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🌱 Patch AM: Dallas resident’s online lottery play turns into a seven-figure win
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What's up Dallas! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Dallas resident's online lottery play turns into a seven-figure win
Also on today's calendar: Community Block Party & Resource Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
- Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
- Monday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Georgia Lottery players win big at metro Atlanta gas station, online (wsbtv.com) — A Dallas resident has scored a more than $1.5 million prize playing the Cats Jackpot Diggi Game through the Georgia Lottery's online platform, joining another metro Atlanta winner who claimed $1 million from a scratch-off ticket. The lottery notes that proceeds from these games help fund Georgia's HOPE Scholarship and statewide pre-K programs that benefit families across the state. 
📸 Around Dallas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dallas
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★ Featured events ★
- Paulding Pro Rodeo →
Earl Duncan Park at Paulding Meadows, 472 Paulding Meadows Dr., Dallas
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Once Upon a Boo Paint Party at Seven Hills Brewery →
Seven Hills Brewery, Dallas
3:00 pm - 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 - Early Voting Begins →
Watson Government Complex, 240 Constitution Blvd, Dallas
8:00 am - Board Of Commissioners Work Session →
Dallas GA
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 - We CARE Vet Fair™ →
Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
9:00 am
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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I need these two door frames repaired or replaced for a client. Please feel free to message me or text me at 678-522-7785 (Nextdoor Seven Hills) - Our sweet Lucy passed away last week.
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🗞 Nearby News
Powder Springs
- At a Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting, new public safety director outlines his priorities for the city (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Three restaurants to try during Hispanic Heritage Month in Cobb County (cobbcountycourier.com)
Austell
- Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 09/30/2026 (newsbreak.com)
- Horror movies come to life at Six Flags Over Georgia Fright Fest (fox5atlanta.com)
- Palm Beach Obituaries-October 2, 2026 (bocaratontribune.com)
Acworth
- 312 Colsen Dr, Acworth, GA 30102 (redfin.com)
Ok Dallas! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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