Good morning Flowery Branch! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Flowery Branch family escapes safely after late-night house fire
How Michael Penix Jr. looked in his Flowery Branch return
Also on today's calendar: Kids Market @ Music In The Branch and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Tuesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 70.
Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hall County house 'total loss' after fire engulfs home (11alive.com) — A Flowery Branch home on Chestnut Hill Road is a total loss after a late-night fire Sunday, but everyone inside escaped safely and no injuries were reported. Hall County firefighters battled flames spreading through both floors and the attic, and investigators are now working to determine what caused the blaze.
• Ex-UW Huskies star Michael Penix Jr. takes big step in injury comeback (mynorthwest.com) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has taken his first full-team practice snaps in Flowery Branch as he works back from a serious knee injury. Coaches and teammates say he looked comfortable in 11-on-11 drills, setting up a possible appearance in Friday's preseason game at Miami and an emerging competition with Tua Tagovailoa for the starting job.
Mock Trial - Mr Park's rm North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518 4:30 pm
V & JV-VOLLEYBALL (AWAY) Flowery Branch High Cherokee Bluff High School, 6603 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branc 5:00 pm
Volleyball Home vs Johnson/Rabun West Hall Oakwood, GA 30566 5:00 pm
JV & V Volleyball @ North Forsyth Buford High School Buford, GA 30518 5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hello! We recently found this young, male cat who is not neutered wandering around the parking lot of the Gibson Apartments. He was super friendly, and… (Nextdoor Mulberry Park)
Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat! FOUND on August 23, 2026 in Flowery Branch, GA 30542 near Parking Lot of Gibson apmts Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Poplar Springs)
The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Flowery Branch. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Buford
Bishop Gorman is new No. 1 in national rankings after St. John Bosco win (reviewjournal.com)
Celebs Are Dropping $200K on These 'Fake' 1960s Classic Cars—That Actually Drive Better (motorbiscuit.com)
How Are Amazon And FedEx Delivery Truck Accidents Handled (eyeonannapolis.net)
Gainesville
How gas prices have changed in Gainesville, Georgia in the last week (savannahherald.com)
Williams inducted into Hall of Fame; Victim of fatal accident ID'd (wgtjradio.com)
Ok Flowery Branch! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!