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🌱 Patch AM: Which Dolly Parton classics are hitting Buford’s big screen this week?
And on the Buford Patch calendar - BCSS Fine Arts Night @ Gwinnett Stripers
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Dolly Parton classics are hitting Buford's big screen this week?
- How a Buford centenarian says she reached 100 years strong.
- What Atlanta's explosive growth could mean for Buford's roads and housing.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where to see classic Dolly Parton movie screenings in Georgia (fox5atlanta.com) — Buford movie fans can catch classic Dolly Parton films at Regal Mall of Georgia this Friday through next Wednesday, with every $9.25 ticket supporting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Screenings of "Steel Magnolias" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" are part of a nationwide fundraiser, giving local residents an easy way to enjoy a night out while backing early childhood literacy. 
• The Secret to Long Life Revealed by Centenarian Joyce Rattray (sflcn.com) — A longtime educator and Jamaican native marked her 100th birthday surrounded by family at Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge in Buford, reflecting on a life shaped by teaching, music, and faith. She credits exercise and decades of vegetarian living for her longevity, and received congratulatory messages from dignitaries in Jamaica, Georgia, and the United Kingdom.
• Atlanta Is Now the 6th-Largest U.S. Metro (majicatl.com) — Buford is highlighted as one of the northern communities within a Metro Atlanta region that has grown to the nation's sixth-largest metro area, now topping 6.4 million residents. That growth brings heavier traffic, rising housing demand, and mounting pressure on shared water and transit systems, meaning long-term regional planning decisions will increasingly shape daily life in and around Buford.
📸 Around Buford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buford
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- BCSS Fine Arts Night @ Gwinnett Stripers
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
5:00 pm - V Volleyball vs Central Gwinnett
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
5:00 pm - V Softball @ Mill Creek
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
6:00 pm - V Football @ Mallard Creek (NC)
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
7:00 pm - Intramurals - Aux Gym
North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
8:00 am - Music and Media Production - Mr. Dover's rm 2.111
North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
8:15 am - JV Softball vs Seckinger
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
4:00 pm - Study Hall - Media Center
North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Tuesday September 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JV Softball @ Mill Creek
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
4:00 pm - Honors Orchestra - Orchestra Rm 1.253
North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
4:30 pm - V Volleyball vs Central Gwinnett
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
5:00 pm - BCSS Fine Arts Night @ Gwinnett Stripers
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- More opportunities for low-cost spay/neuter thanks to Planned PEThood of Georgia.
Book your appointment here: https://app.clinichq.com/online/57638a92-f2b6-4536-9685-3b8a749389f4 (Nextdoor Stone Ridge Manor) - I'm looking for a good dermatologist in the area.
I went to North Georgia Dermatology a few years ago and they were great. Are they still a good option or would you recommend someone else? Thanks! (Nextdoor Marlowe Estates)
- Floor & Decor Holdings posted a job opening for PRO Services Specialist in Buford. Apply here.
- The Gap, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Mall Of Georgia in Buford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Suwanee
- Suwanee Frame & Art (suwaneemagazine.com)
- Mother-Daughter Gift Boutique Opens Near Town Center Park (suwaneemagazine.com)
- Blue Ribbon Pie & Cake Recipes — Suwanee's America 250 (suwaneemagazine.com)
Dacula
- AREA SPORTS ROUND-UP: Seckinger volleyball dominates in Tuesday win (mainstreetnews.com)
Alpharetta
- Few Alpharetta Roads To Temporarily Close Due To 5K (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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