🌱 Patch AM: See which local Scouts just earned the prestigious Eagle rank

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In today's newsletter:

• See which local Scouts just earned the prestigious Eagle rank

Also on today's calendar: Beyond Borders II: Global Voices Closing Reception and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
• Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Northern Ridge District names August Eagle Scouts (appenmedia.com) — New Eagle Scouts from the Northern Ridge District, which serves Johns Creek along with nearby cities, were honored after completing their boards of review in Alpharetta. Projects ranged from building benches and bridges to supporting schools, churches, and nonprofits, including work tied to Johns Creek Christian Church and other familiar north Fulton institutions that many local families know well.
   

📸 Around Johns Creek

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johns Creek

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 13
• REALTOR® Code of Ethics and New Member Orientation →
  Johns Creek Mortgage, 11695 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Flag Football vs. Pope @ Pope
  Pope High School
  5:30 pm
• Varsity Flag Football @ Riverwood/Creekview
  Riverwood International Charter School, 5900 Raider Dr NW, Sandy Springs
  5:30 pm
• JV Flag Football @ Alpharetta/Northview
  Northview High School, 10625 Parsons Rd, Duluth
  6:30 pm
• Flag Football vs. South Cobb @ Pope
  Johns Creek Alpharetta, GA 30022
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• ORENTATION ONLY - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS →
  Johns Creek Mortgage, 11695 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek
  1:15 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Mocha Mom Wellness Walk Wednesdays →
  Cauley Creek Park, 7255 Bell Road, Johns Creek
  8:30 am
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
Saturday October 31
• Four Scythes Haunted Attraction - Cumming, GA →
  Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Duluth

• Shock Absorbers Market Forecast to 2035: Electrification and Aftermarket to Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
• Georgia United Credit Union Board Chairman Tom Dickson to retire after nearly 30 years of service (cuinsight.com)
• Football Recap: Brookwood Wins High-Profile Game Against North Gwinnett (maxpreps.com)

Alpharetta

• 3300 Paley Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30009 (redfin.com)
• Alpharetta, GA: Goofball's Illegal U-Turn On Kimball Bridge Nearly Ends In T-Bone Accident (tiremeetsroad.com)
• Wound Closure Devices Market To 2035: Demand Accelerates on Surgical and Chronic Wound Growth (indexbox.io)

Ok Johns Creek! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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