🌱 Patch AM: What Johns Creek voters heard in the fiery House District 48 debate

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In today's newsletter:

• What Johns Creek voters heard in the fiery House District 48 debate
• Can Johns Creek upset high-flying Gainesville under Friday night lights?

Also on today's calendar: Fulton County Commission Debate District 1 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 66 degrees.
• Monday: Humid; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• House District 48 candidates meet for a heated debate (appenmedia.com) — Voters in Johns Creek will help decide a closely watched Georgia House District 48 race between Republican incumbent Scott Hilton and Democratic challenger Adam Cleveland, who recently clashed in a heated debate. The candidates sparred over the economy, education, Medicaid, election integrity, and Donald Trump, with both pledging to represent Johns Creek, Roswell, and parts of Gwinnett for the next two years.
   

• Football Recap: Gainesville Piles Up the Points Against Roswell (maxpreps.com) — After routing Roswell 34-5, Gainesville's Red Elephants are turning their attention to a Friday night matchup against Johns Creek, which is ranked much lower in the state. Johns Creek fans can expect a tough test at 7:30 p.m., as Gainesville rides a four-game winning streak and a stingy defense into the contest.
   

📸 Around Johns Creek

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johns Creek

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Fulton County Commission Debate District 1 →
  Rivermont Country Club, 3130 Rivermont Pkwy, Johns Creek
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Get Out the Vote Rally for Representative Scott Hilton →
  Rivermont Golf Club, 3130 Rivermont Pkwy, Johns Creek
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• REVIVE: Relationships God's Way →
  St James Alpharetta, 3000 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• POSTPONED- HWN Annual 5K Family Walk →
  Webb Bridge Park, 4780 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta
  8:30 am
• Summer Concert Series: The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra performs →
  Newtown Park, Johns Creek
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Taking Flight →
  Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Spooky Mill →
  Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Rd, Johns Creek
  2:00 pm
• Spooky Mill →
  Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Rd, Johns Creek
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Beyond Borders II: Global Voices Closing Reception →
  The Art Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• We CARE Vet Fair™ →
  Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
  9:00 am
Friday October 23
• Author's talk with #AuthorASnorton moderated by Misty Reign at Village Books. Be THERE! →
  Village Books, 213 Mitchell St SW, Atlanta
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Ghosts & Goblins Gala →
  Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Rd, Johns Creek
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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