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Hello Buford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a night at Buford Corn Maze and Haunted Forest?
  • Buford football climbs to No. 4 in national Super 25
  • What Belk's Norcross closure means for Buford shoppers next year

Also on today's calendar: Buford Trail of Terror and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 13 corn mazes, haunted trails, and pumpkin patches to visit this fall (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Buford families can head to the Buford Corn Maze and Haunted Forest on Bennett Road now through November 22, with tickets starting at $18.50 and combo options available. The guide also highlights other nearby pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall attractions within a 90‑minute drive, with key details on dates, hours, and kid‑friendly activities.
   

• USA TODAY Sports Super 25 football scores, Week 7 (usatoday.com) — Buford High's football team is ranked No. 4 nationally in USA TODAY's latest Super 25, putting the Wolves among the country's elite programs. The list highlights how Buford stacks up against powerhouse teams from Florida, California, Texas, and beyond as the 2026 season heads toward championship races.
   

• Belk to shut down Gwinnett County department store after 25 years (newsbreak.com) — A longtime Belk store in nearby Norcross will close on Jan. 15, 2027, but the company says shoppers can still find its products at locations including the Buford store. The Norcross site is offering discounts up to 75% until it shuts its doors, while employees are being offered transfers to other area Belk locations.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My clothes dryer is getting EXTREMELY HOT…can't touch the clothes, and the top of the dryer is EXTREMELY HOT.
    Looking for recommendations of a repair company in the Buford area that is trustworthy and cost efficient. Dryer is only 5 years old. Thank you! (Nextdoor Little Mill Farms)
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Store Manager in Buford. Apply here.
  • Journeys posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Buford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Suwanee

Dacula

  • Bishop O'Dowd Girls Varsity Volleyball @ IWA (maxpreps.com)

Lawrenceville

  • 3 New & Coming Soon Gwinnett County Restaurants (businessdebut.com)
  • Costco eyes new store in Gwinnett County (ajc.com)

Ok Buford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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