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In today's newsletter:
Dallas neighbor hits $1.5 million jackpot playing Georgia Lottery online
Also on today's calendar: Community Block Party & Resource Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 67 degrees.
Monday: Humid; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Georgia Lottery players win big at metro Atlanta gas station, online (wsbtv.com) — A Dallas resident just scored a huge $1.53 million win through the Georgia Lottery's online Cats Jackpot Diggi Game, making for a life-changing payday close to home. Another big winner from Tyrone claimed a $1 million scratch-off bought in Fayetteville, and lottery officials note that proceeds continue to support HOPE scholarships and Georgia's Pre-K programs statewide.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Meet Beatrice! Beatrice is 9 months old and has been here at the shelter for 3 whole months! I don't understand why she keeps being overlooked. She has a very… (Nextdoor New Georgia)
Took My Wife Out for Lunch Today And We went To Jim 'n Nicks BBQ in Hiram . They never Disappoint! The Restaurant was Clean and The Crew was friendly! My wife ordered the Bbq Salad with Smoked Turkey Bleu Cheese dressing and… (Nextdoor Saddle Brook/Steeplechase)
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🗞 Nearby News
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'Is this about the girl?': Man convicted of Acworth attempted rape (fox5atlanta.com)
Former Cobb County elementary school teacher sentenced to 29 years in prison after incest conviction (11alive.com)
INC Ransom Claims Breach of Northern Counties Health Care, Inc. (technadu.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!