🌱 Patch AM: How Lilburn’s CID leader helped deliver safer roads and new investments

Hey there, Lilburn! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Lilburn's CID leader helped deliver safer roads and new investments

Also on today's calendar: Celebrate with Plant Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 92, low: 67.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Council for Quality Growth Names Jim Vaught & A.J. Robinson Recipients of 2026 CID Awards (metroatlantaceo.com) — Lilburn residents are seeing big payoffs from their Community Improvement District, including the new Bryson Park/Hood Road roundabout and safety upgrades along US 29. Longtime resident and educator Jim Vaught is being honored statewide for nearly two decades of leadership with the Lilburn CID, which continues to partner with the city on walkability, landscaping, and future stormwater and infrastructure planning.
   

📸 Around Lilburn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lilburn

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Shepherds of the Meek 5th Annual Run for a Mission - Lilburn, GA 2026 →
  Lilburn City Park, 76 Main St NW, Lilburn
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• Celebrate with Plant Sale →
  Wild Heaven Beer: West End Brewery & Gardens, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta
  12:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Curriculum Night
  Head Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
  5:30 pm
• Cub Scout Join Night
  Mountain Park Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
  6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Volleyball: BMS vs. Richards @ Home
  Berkmar Middle School Lilburn, GA 30047
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Curriculum Night
  Berkmar Middle School Lilburn, GA 30047
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Kumanta Choir Auditions →
  1405 Rockbridge Rd, Stone Mountain
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• 4/5 First Lego League
  Mountain Park Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
  7:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Bruster's Spirit Night
  Mountain Park Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
  5:00 pm

📣 Lilburn Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Passive Puzzling at Stone Mountain
  Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
• Elementary School Curriculum Night
  Dekalb County Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Tuesday August 25
• Baby Babbles Storytime
  Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
  9:30 am
• Toddler Storytime
  Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Shout out.
  Just wanted to give a "thank you" to the recycling worker with waste pro. Our wheeled recycling bin disappeared with the weekly sanitation service. … (Nextdoor Stoneview Acres)

• Hyspan Precision Products, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Custodian in Tucker. Apply here.
• ITW posted a job opening for Division Quality Systems Manager in Tucker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lilburn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norcross

• Project Share (salvationarmyusa.org)
• Alpharetta Concrete Contractor Tops 150 Five-Star Reviews (ccr-mag.com)
• Louisville G London Johnson dismissed from team (statenews.net)

Gwinnett County

• Gwinnett Child Advocacy and Juvenile Services Hosts Inaugural Trial Skills Training (savannahherald.com)
• Gwinnett Commissioner Jasper Watkins seeks 100-year-old vets for special Veterans Day recognition (ocgnews.com)

Ok Lilburn! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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