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Hello Buford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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  • When will Lake Lanier's fall colors peak near Buford?

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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Best lake for fall foliage in the entire US is right here in Georgia (onlineathens.com) — Lake Lanier, just minutes from Buford and created by Buford Dam, has been named the nation's top lake for fall foliage, with peak color expected around October 8. With dozens of nearby boat ramps and parks, it offers Buford residents easy access to leaf‑peeping, hiking, and boating, plus Georgia boasts two other lakes in the national top ten.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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