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Good morning Fairburn! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Fairburn's Global Impact Academy ace graduation three years running?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fulton County posts sixth consecutive record-setting graduation rate (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Fulton County Schools just hit a record 93.44% graduation rate, and Fairburn's Global Impact Academy stood out with a perfect 100% for the third straight year. The district is also seeking applicants to fill a vacant school board seat, while several high schools across the county posted strong post-pandemic gains.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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