🌱 We CARE Vet Fair™ and 12 more events

Hi College Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Barrett Park Yoga Pop Up at Barrett Park
• Words Before Clothes — Atlanta Premiere
• Mayor's 5K on the 5th Runway - 12th Annual

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid with a shower in places, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
• Wednesday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

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📸 Around College Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in College Park

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7

• Barrett Park Yoga Pop Up →
  Barrett Park, 2001 Walker Avenue, College Park
  6:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 8

• Words Before Clothes — Atlanta Premiere →
  1805 Harvard Avenue, College Park

Saturday October 10

• Mayor's 5K on the 5th Runway - 12th Annual →
  College Park GA

Sunday October 11

• Reconnect →
  The Wellness Spot, 3397 Main Street, College Park
  2:00 pm

Tuesday October 13

• A Taste of Luxury by Chef Brittany - After Glow →
  4030 W Stubbs Rd, 4030 West Stubbs Road, College Park
  6:30 pm

Thursday October 15

• Halloween Mask Bash →
  5134 Old National Highway, College Park

Friday October 16

• Imani’s Corporation Annual Women’s Conference and Retreat →
  Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport/Millenium Center, 2301 Sullivan Road, College Park
  3:00 pm

Saturday October 17

• Fashion Fashion Fashion Showcase →
  4849 Old National Highway, College Park
  6:00 pm

Thursday October 22

• We CARE Vet Fair™ →
  Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
  9:00 am

Friday October 23

• Author's talk with #AuthorASnorton moderated by Misty Reign at Village Books. Be THERE! →
  Village Books, 213 Mitchell St SW, Atlanta
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday October 5

• Strong Friends Need Love Too:THE STRONG FRIEND TABLE Real Connections →
  East Point Library, 2757 Main Street, East Point
  6:00 pm

Tuesday October 6

• National Night Out →
  Hapeville Calendar, 680 S. Central Ave Y- Teen Park, Hapeville
  4:00 pm
• Mayor and Council Regular Session Meeting →
  Hapeville Calendar, 700 Doug Davis Drive, Hapeville
  6:00 pm

Wednesday October 7

• School Tours
  Innovation Academy Apharetta, GA 30009
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for a reliable handyman to install a kitchen faucet with sprayer on Friday or Saturday, October 9-10, 2026.
  Kindly provide recommendations or indicate your availability if you are able to assist. (Nextdoor Magnolia Walk)
• Experience the power of Renutriv.
  Indulge in a complimentary luxury skincare care consultation and exclusive spa experience with Lauder Certified Esthetician Cherekia. Appointment… (Nextdoor Exodus)

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🗞 Nearby News

East Point

• McDonald's Employee Drove Up to Co-Worker and Executed Him (internewscast.com)
• Microsoft Turns to Nature to Quiet Data Center Backlash (webpronews.com)
• Hampton County names Jarvis R. Sims as County Administrator (whosonthemove.com)

Union City

• Football Power Rankings: Week Seven (Powered by Porter Insulation) (blitzsportsga.com)

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Ok College Park! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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