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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:

  • Will Buford alum Tyriq Green play in Georgia's next game?
  • Why Lake Lanier tops the nation for fall color this year

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm in the afternoon, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kirby Smart provides injury update on Georgia DB after 2 TD game (usatoday.com) — A former Buford High School standout, freshman defensive back Tyriq Green, scored two touchdowns for Georgia against Western Kentucky before leaving with an ankle injury. Coach Kirby Smart says the team is still evaluating his status, and fans will learn more when the SEC releases its weekly availability report.
   

• Best lake for fall foliage in the entire US is right here in Georgia (onlineathens.com) — Buford residents are just minutes from the lake Boatbooker calls the nation's top spot for fall foliage: Lake Lanier. The study highlights the lake's Oct. 8 peak color date, abundant boat ramps, and easy Atlanta access, while also noting Georgia's strong showing with Lake Hartwell and Clarks Hill Lake in the national top 10.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My dog has escaped once again tonight , she dug a hole under my fence.
    If anyone sees her please let me know. She goes by "Eternity" and she is super friendly (Nextdoor Duncan Preserve)
  • Just a reminder:
    For all those living off Ridge Rd and Thompson Mill Road - tomorrow (Tues September 15) is the first meeting date for the church complex that is… (Nextdoor Deaton Farm)
  • Living Spaces posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Buford. Apply here.
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Evening Shift - Unit 1267 in Buford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Suwanee

  • Rep. Matt Reeves, Suwanee City Council, DBHDD to Host Gwinnett Mental Health Workshop in Suwanee (house-press.com)
  • AI Governance Architect Microsoft Agent 365 - Oriontek Inc - Hybrid in Suwanee, GA, US (dice.com)
  • Truck Stop Serial Killer Used Mobile 'Killing Chamber' to Carry Out Sexually Sadistic Murders (oxygen.com)

Dacula

  • Stockton's Palmer, Rowan's Bivona, WPU's Rogers Earn NJAC Women's Volleyball Weekly Honors (njacsports.com)

Alpharetta

  • Wine Tasting Event To Come To Alpharetta (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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