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Happening soon: Foxberry Farm CT, Dressage Schooling Show on the Dallas Patch calendar
Hey there, Dallas! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Dallas, Georgia talent fits into American Idol's big Atlanta move
Also on today's calendar: SAVAGE RACE GA Fall and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 70.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• American Idol Production Moves To Atlanta, Georgia (canyon-news.com) — A former American Idol runner-up from Dallas is among several Peach State singers highlighted as the show prepares to move production from Hollywood to Atlanta. The piece explains how Georgia's generous film tax credits and lower living costs are drawing the long-running competition series east. 
📸 Around Dallas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dallas
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★ Featured events ★
- Foxberry Farm CT, Dressage Schooling Show →
Foxberry Farm, 2340 School Rd., Dallas
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- SAVAGE RACE GA Fall →
Dallas GA - Fall mini shadow box workshop @ EKs Art Barn →
EKs Art Barn, 420 Ponderosa Trail, Dallas
2:00 pm - Fall mini shadow box workshop →
EKs Art Barn, 420 Ponderosa Trail, Dallas
2:00 pm - Board Of Commissioners Work Session →
Dallas GA
10:00 am - September 22, 2026 Planning Commission →
Dallas GA
2:00 pm - Board of Commissioners Board Meeting →
Dallas GA
6:00 pm - STEAM Night
McClure Middle Dallas, GA 30132
6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
📣 Dallas Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Book Release Party →
Peach Plantation Clubhouse, 3150 Nectar Drive, Powder Springs - The Audacity Series - $1000 PRIZE. MODEL COMPETITION ROUND 1 9/19 →
Cellar Bold & Distillery, 3180 Florence Road, Powder Springs - Happy Hour Free Food Fridays - Quesabirria Taco 9/19 →
Cellar Bold & Distillery, 3180 Florence Road, Powder Springs - Shred Day →
Powder Springs Calendar, 3899 Brownsville Rd., Powder Springs
10:00 am
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm looking for a in home babysitter in kennesaw that willing to watch my babies (1yo and 3 mo) this friday (6-4:15) and onward.
I work at the hospital so sometimes it'll be three times a week two times but my schedules are always posted 1 month in advanced so i'd be able to… (Nextdoor Hunters Glenn) - I have a question to ask my fellow neighborhood owners.
Do you have a survey of your lots to know your boundaries, or do you rely on your neighbor's honesty, accountability, and responsibility . Let me… (Nextdoor Barrett Chase)
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member 39526 in Dallas. Apply here.
- Mister Car Wash posted a job opening for Guest Service Specialist in Dallas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dallas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Powder Springs
- Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 18-20 (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Cobb County Quiz Challenges Your Knowledge of Local Roads (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Family outraged after Georgia high court halts Stacey Humphreys execution (fox5atlanta.com)
Austell
- Greif closes Sweetwater mill and cuts 90 jobs as $120m savings push (business-news-today.com)
- Contractor fatally shot at Norfolk Southern facility in metro Atlanta (kiss104fm.com)
- Traffic and Transportation in Cobb: A quiz (cobbcountycourier.com)
Douglasville
- Last Day For Douglasville's Fall Festival Vendor Registration Looms (patch.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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