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🌱 Patch AM: Dallas neighbor hits $1.5 million jackpot playing Georgia Lottery online
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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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📰 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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★ Featured events ★
- Early Voting Begins →
Watson Government Complex, 240 Constitution Blvd, Dallas
8:00 am
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Chorus Concert
SMMS Cafeteria
6:00 pm - Homecoming Game
North Paulding HS
7:30 pm - Community Block Party & Resource Festival →
Ben Hill Strickland Sr Memorial Park, 372 Oak St, Hiram
12:00 pm - Board Of Commissioners Work Session →
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10:00 am - Board of Commissioners Board Meeting →
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2:00 pm - October 13, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals →
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5:30 pm - Chorus Concert - Fall Show: Sister Act Jr.
McClure Middle Dallas, GA 30132
6:30 pm - Board of Elections Meeting →
Tax Assessors Training Room, Watson Government Complex, 240 Constitution Blvd, Dallas
9:00 am - October 16 Rescue Paulding County, Dallas, Ray Cole Rd →
Ray Cole Rd, Dallas
9:30 am - We CARE Vet Fair™ →
Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
9:00 am - Trick Or Treat Village! →
Earl Duncan Park at Paulding Meadows, 472 Paulding Meadows Dr, Dallas
2:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
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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!)
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