🌱 Why did College Park’s council vote on a major issue in Savannah?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did College Park’s council vote on a major issue in Savannah?
• Want a world-premiere Ukrainian war play right here in College Park?
• How College Park’s embattled mayor just earned a statewide honor

Also on today's calendar: Atlanta Dream v Los Angeles Sparks and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Warm with partial sunshine, temps: high: 95, low: 75.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. AG scrutinizes College Park city council vote more than 200 miles outside city limits (fox5atlanta.com) — College Park residents are pressing city leaders after the council held a brief but important vote on a new Destination Marketing Association during a special meeting in Savannah, far from home and with limited notice. Complaints have prompted the Georgia Attorney General’s office to demand answers about transparency and public access, while the mayor praises residents who traveled hundreds of miles to attend and vows to push for more open government.
   

2. Hanna Bulatova's play at PushPush Arts is an exploration of Ukraine's fight for sovereignty (artsatl.org) — College Park residents can experience a powerful new Ukrainian war-themed play, Blue Potatoes, Yellow Guns, at PushPush Arts on East Main Street July 8–13. Paired with A Text for Theater, the dual production explores Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty through personal family stories and history. Tickets are affordable, and Atlanta hosts the world premiere staging.
   

3. College Park mayor inducted into Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame (saportareport.com) — College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has been inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame even as her authority at home has been limited by city council actions. Recognized for helping attract over $100 million in investment and serving cities statewide, she accepted the honor in Savannah while remaining publicly at odds with council over recent decisions, including a controversial off-site meeting.
   

4. ESSENCE Black Women In Music Celebrates Monica's Timeless R&B Legacy (essence.com) — R&B star Monica, who was born and raised in College Park, is being honored at ESSENCE Black Women in Music as the celebration returns after several years. The feature looks back at her three-decade career, from early hits like “The Boy Is Mine” to recent tours and TV work, highlighting how her consistent sound and public growth have kept her music resonant.
   

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📸 Around College Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in College Park

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday July 9

• Atlanta Dream v Seattle Storm →
  The Gateway Center Arena @ College Park, 2330 Convention Center Concourse, College Park
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday July 3

• Independence Day Holiday (Offices Closed)
  College Park Atlanta, GA 30337

Saturday July 4

• Independence Day
  College Park Atlanta, GA 30337

Monday July 13

• Atlanta Dream v Los Angeles Sparks →
  The Gateway Center Arena @ College Park, 2330 Convention Center Concourse, College Park
  7:00 pm

Sunday July 19

• Atlanta Dream v Chicago Sky →
  The Gateway Center Arena @ College Park, 2330 Convention Center Concourse, College Park
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 2

• Closure: Independence Day Holiday Observance →
  Riverdale Calendar Riverdale, GA 30274
  7:30 am
• Equitable Dinners: We Hold These Truths
  National Center for Civil and Human Rights , 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA, United States
  6:00 pm

Friday July 3

• Independence Day Holiday (Offices Closed)
  Hamilton E. Holmes Atlanta, GA 30344
• Holiday - Closed →
  Hapeville Calendar Hapeville, GA 30354
• UPS Free Museum Admission Day
  National Center for Civil and Human Rights , 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
  10:00 am

Saturday July 4

• Independence Day
  Hamilton E. Holmes Atlanta, GA 30344
• Saturday Adventures at the Center
  National Center for Civil and Human Rights , 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is another piece of my cousin’s art work.
  He doesn’t live in Georgia and do not ask me to post this: I just think he’s so darn good, I want to show it off. For those who like, enjoy! (Nextdoor Burdette Ridge/Place)
• If you are looking for a black owned spa and salon...
  Owner: Sapphire 404-732-2477. Tell her Janet sent you. Root to Crown Salon. Black owned. Licensed Master cosmotologist 2459 Rossevelt Hwy. College… (Nextdoor Jailette)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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