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In today's newsletter:

• See how Holly Springs' Lyndon Academy stacks up against Georgia's best

Also on today's calendar: Master Gardeners Summer/Fall Plant Sale and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Hot with periods of sun, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
• Thursday: Sizzling sunshine and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best high schools in Georgia (wsbtv.com) — Families in Holly Springs can be proud that Lyndon Academy ranks among the top 25 high schools in Georgia, earning an A+ grade with a low 7:1 student-teacher ratio. The statewide list, based on academics, culture, activities, and surveys, highlights how competitive local education is compared with other standout schools across Georgia.
   

📸 Around Holly Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holly Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Master Gardeners Summer/Fall Plant Sale →
  Cherokee County Senior Services, 1001 Univeter Rd, Canton
  9:00 am
• Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park →
  Marietta Square, 99 S Park Square NE, Marietta
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Administrative & Municipal Court Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day →
  Holly Springs, GA Calendar Holly Springs, GA 30142
Tuesday September 8
• Holly Springs Tree Commission →
  Holly Springs, GA Calendar
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• City Council Meeting →
  Holly Springs, GA Calendar
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Free Carnival & BOGO Day at Aurora Cineplex--16th Annual Birthday Bash Sun Sept 13th →
  Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Basketball 4-1's
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  6:30 am
• VOLLEYBALL v PEBBLEBROOK/CAMPBELL (JR HOYA NIGHT)
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  4:00 pm
• Softball vs. Roswell @ Home
  Johns Creek JCHS
  5:30 pm
• Volleyball vs. Milton @ Home
  Johns Creek JCHS
  6:00 pm
• SOFTBALL v N.ATLANTA
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• SOFTBALL v E.PAULDING (JV/V)
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball @ Lovett
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  5:30 pm
• Soccer Game vs River Trail (Home)
  Haynes Bridge Alpharetta, GA 30022
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Woodstock. Apply here.
• Chicken Salad Chick posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holly Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodstock

• Metro Atlanta city launches 5-year plan to tackle traffic for growing population (wsbtv.com)
• Doss, Davis, defense run Canes to 2-0 (griffindailynews.com)

Canton

• She texted her family she was grateful for trip to Nepal. Hours later, disaster struck (wsbtv.com)

Milton

• Milton high school student creates app to fight food waste (appenmedia.com)
• Blessed Trinity and Johnson County take No. 1 spots in week two GPB Rankings (gpb.org)

Ok Holly Springs! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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