🌱 Patch AM: Where to find Dunwoody’s most creative scarecrows and pumpkins this October

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In today's newsletter:

• Where to find Dunwoody's most creative scarecrows and pumpkins this October

Also on today's calendar: 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff - Historic Roswell Kiwanis Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scarecrow invasions in North Georgia: Your 2026 guide (fox5atlanta.com) — Dunwoody residents can enjoy the Scarecrow Showdown and new Pumpkin Art Exhibit all month long in the Greater Dunwoody Village area and along the historic Cheek Spruill House fence. The guide also highlights similar scarecrow displays across North Georgia, offering plenty of options for fall strolls, photo ops, and community voting on favorite creations.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff - Historic Roswell Kiwanis Club →
  Oak Street Bottle Shop, 75a Oak St, Roswell
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Sandy Springs Wine Festival →
  City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Alcohol License Renewal Open House →
  Dunwoody GA
  4:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Sustainability Committee Meeting →
  Dunwoody GA
  8:00 am
Friday October 9
• Dunwoody Open →
  Treetop Quest Dunwoody, 2341 Peeler Road, Dunwoody
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• DHA Farmers Market →
  Dunwoody GA
  9:00 am
• Ride & Seek: Dunwoody Public Art Tour →
  Dunwoody GA
  10:00 am
• Dunwoody Open →
  Treetop Quest Dunwoody, 2341 Peeler Road, Dunwoody
  10:00 am
• October Master Gardener Talk: Fall is for Planting →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
  11:00 am
• EV Showcase →
  Dunwoody GA
  5:00 pm
• Groovin' On The Green Finale →
  Dunwoody GA
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• 2026 Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival →
  Across from Perimeter Mall, 66 Perimeter Center E, Dunwoody
  12:00 pm

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Roswell

• Fulton To Review 4 Middle School Attendance Zones At Community Forum (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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