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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators say about the deadly Buford robbery near Laurel Crossing Parkway

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Good day Buford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say about the deadly Buford robbery near Laurel Crossing Parkway
  • How to save on Buford Corn Maze and Haunted Forest tickets

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

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
  • Monday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Second Suspect Arrested in Deadly Buford Robbery – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A deadly armed robbery near Laurel Crossing Parkway in Buford led to a triple shooting, and Gwinnett County authorities have now arrested a second suspect on felony murder and armed robbery charges. One alleged robber died at the scene, another was wounded and arrested, and the victim was hospitalized but stabilized as investigators continue to piece together what sparked the violence.
   

• Have some spooky fun: 100+ Halloween events in metro Atlanta (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Buford residents can snag discounts to the popular Buford Corn Maze and Haunted Forest as part of a large roundup of Halloween events across metro Atlanta. The guide highlights dozens of spooky outings for kids and adults, with links to details, prices, and more fall fun running through early November.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone seen this little guy around downtown in the last week?
    He's an outdoor cat, wears a red collar, very young. We see him daily but he's been gone for a week now and my toddler is so upset. (Nextdoor Downtown Buford)
  • I want to ask who among you would buy homemade food: pasta, meat, Chinese food, pizza.
    I'm thinking of starting a business from home, preparing homemade food and delivering it directly to your home for your convenience. Delicious food!… (Nextdoor Doc Hughes Rd)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Buford. Apply here.
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Flowery Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Suwanee

  • An Illinois woman who sought $4.6 million in fake IRS refunds got 27 months (newsbreak.com)
  • Ultrasound Wound Debridement Devices Market To 2035: Chronic Wound Demand Accelerates Growth (indexbox.io)
  • LETU's Black honored by SCAC (news-journal.com)

Dacula

  • USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 girls volleyball rankings, early October (usatoday.com)

Alpharetta

  • Alpharetta Festival Partially Canceled Due To Hurricane Isaias: City (patch.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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