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🌱 Which college teams are powered by Fairburn hometown standouts this week?

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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:

  • Which college teams are powered by Fairburn hometown standouts this week?
  • How a massive South Fulton fire pulled in Fairburn firefighters

Also on today's calendar: Bouckaert Farm Schooling Show and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 70.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Which former high school stars from South Fulton County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 7? (southfultontoday.com) — Several college football players proudly list Fairburn as their hometown, including standouts from Langston Hughes and Creekside now competing across the country. For the week of Sept. 7, you can track when these former South Fulton-area stars hit the field and see which big-name programs will feature Fairburn talent in action.
   

• Crews continue battling massive fire, smoke at South Fulton recycling facility (cbsnews.com) — A major fire at a South Fulton recycling facility sent thick smoke and debris across nearby neighborhoods, with Fairburn firefighters joining the response to keep it contained. Officials say the blaze is under control but urge anyone in the smoke's path to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid outside air until conditions improve.
   

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    Thursday September 10
  • FCS Board Work Session
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Parents of 4-6 year olds, listen up!!
    In honor of Labor Day, we will officially share our literacy campaign at Inkwell & CO. We are teaming up with a few local nonprofits to provide a… (Nextdoor Hampton Oaks)
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    Join us at the Clubhouse for our All White pool party!!!! (Nextdoor Cedar Grove Village)
  • Marathon Staffing posted a job opening for $21 PER HOUR - 2nd Shift! MIG Production Welder - Hear Back in 24hrs! (MNP) in Fairburn. Apply here.
  • Nestlé S.A. posted a job opening for Associate Manager Maintenance in Fairburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairburn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Union City

  • 'No toxic hazard' in smoke from South Fulton warehouse fire, officials say (ajc.com)

College Park

  • Multiple police agencies, SWAT respond in East Point neighborhood (wsbtv.com)
  • Things To Do In College Park Ga (tikr.com)

East Point

  • Officers called to overnight gunfire in metro Atlanta city, SWAT team responds to home (wsbtv.com)
  • How to Handle Awkward Money Situations With Friends Without Ruining the Friendship (realsimple.com)
  • 2026 Seattle Seahawks Projected Finish, Key Signings and Fantasy Stars (thesportingbase.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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