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In today's newsletter:

• Could Keon Johnson become the next standout for College Park Skyhawks?
• How guaranteed cash changed life for College Park women and families

Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
• Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hawks Announce Signing Of Keon Johnson (hoopsrumors.com) — Basketball fans in College Park may soon see former first-round pick Keon Johnson suit up for the College Park Skyhawks if he's waived by the Hawks and spends enough time with the G League affiliate. His likely Exhibit 10 deal gives Atlanta roster flexibility while offering Johnson a bonus opportunity and another shot to build on his promising scoring and playmaking numbers.
   

• What happened when Black women received guaranteed income? New data offers answers (thegrio.com) — Low-income Black women in College Park were among those receiving no-strings cash through Georgia's In Her Hands initiative, which significantly boosted savings and reduced reliance on pawn shops and overdrafts. The program, now serving more than 920 women statewide, shows how steady support can ease financial stress and open doors for families' education, travel, and small businesses.
   

📸 Around College Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in College Park

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• HBCU GOLF TOURNAMENT- FUNDRAISER →
  3711 Fairway Drive, College Park

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
Thursday October 8
• Words Before Clothes — Atlanta Premiere →
  1805 Harvard Avenue, College Park
Tuesday October 13
• A Taste of Luxury by Chef Brittany - After Glow →
  4030 West Stubbs Road, College Park
Thursday October 15
• Halloween Mask Bash →
  5134 Old National Highway, College Park
Saturday October 17
• Fashion Fashion Fashion Showcase →
  4849 Old National Highway, College Park

📣 College Park Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 24
• Board of Appeals Meeting →
  City of Hapeville, 700 Doug Davis Drive, Hapeville
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Music in Common: JAMMS | Session 1 →
  ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan Street, East Point
Saturday September 26
• Wealth Unlocked - Financial Conference →
  Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Airport North, 3450 International Boulevard, Hapeville
• Playing With Our Words →
  ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan Street, East Point
• AI Vibe Coding Beginners Workshop taught by an Expert AI Builder →
  The Success Center 1400 Centre Pkwy, 1400 Centre Parkway, East Point
Sunday September 27
• Sunday Variety Series at Academy Theatre →
  Academy Theatre, 599 N Central Avenue, Hapeville
  8:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

East Point

• Former East Point police officer accused of sexual assault sentenced to prison (kiss104fm.com)
• Ossoff says 'no'; Ex-cop sentenced; Lotta cleaning up to do (wgtjradio.com)

Union City

• City manager recommends Mitchell as community reinvestment director (wtvm.com)
• Volunteers needed for Fifth Annual Terry Chapman Day of Service (news-daily.com)
• Senior veteran, freshmen standouts tabbed POW winners (blitzsportsga.com)

Atlanta

• These Are The Top GA Colleges In 2027 U.S. News Rankings (patch.com)
• Murder Suspect Fatally Falls From Railing In Fulton Co.: GBI (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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