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In today's newsletter:

• How Berkmar High's young chefs cooked up a NASA-winning taco
• Skip the DDS line and renew your license at Lilburn Kroger
• How a Lilburn vigil is standing with flood-stricken Nepal

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 73.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Local high school culinary program earns recognition for out of this world challenge (wsbtv.com) — Berkmar High School's culinary students in Lilburn just won a regional NASA Hunch Culinary Challenge, earning a trip to Houston to present their "Solar Flare Tinga Tacos" to space experts. The program is giving teens real-world catering experience around Gwinnett County and industry certifications that can lead directly to restaurant and hospitality jobs after graduation.
   

2. Renew Your Georgia Driver's License at the Grocery Store! (majicatl.com) — You can now renew your Georgia driver's license during a regular grocery run at the Beaver Ruin Village and Five Forks Crossing Kroger stores in Lilburn. Self-service DDS kiosks there let eligible drivers handle renewals, print temporary credentials, and get a $5 discount, saving you a trip and long wait at a DDS office.
   

3. GA Woman Remains Missing In Nepal Amid Floods That Have Killed 900+: Reports (patch.com) — Lilburn residents recently gathered at the Nepali Cultural Center Atlanta for a candlelight vigil honoring flood victims in Nepal and China and supporting those still missing. The event connected local community members to a global tragedy that has left more than 950 dead and thousands unaccounted for, including a Georgia woman missing during her pilgrimage.
   

4. Mike Vorel: Ex-Seahawks star Chris Carson returned to coach, give back to Seattle (lancasteronline.com) — Former Seahawks running back Chris Carson, who once lost his Lilburn family home to a devastating fire, is now channeling that resilience into coaching and community work in the Seattle area. He's mentoring high school players and helping homeless and low-income kids through back-to-school drives, emphasizing giving back after overcoming major setbacks.
   

📸 Around Lilburn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lilburn

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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

Wednesday September 2
• Bruster's Spirit Night
  Mountain Park Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• 4/5 First Lego League
  Mountain Park Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
  7:00 am
• Cub Scout Roundup
  Head Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Fall Dance at BHS
  Head Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Tales for Twos
  Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
  9:30 am
• Baby Babbles Storytime
  Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
  9:30 am
• Toddler Storytime
  Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
  10:30 am
• Yoga for Preschoolers
  Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
  11:00 am
• Northlake Classic Books Discussion Group
  Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
  2:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Musical Mother Goose
  Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
  9:30 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
  11:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I would like to know if anyone who has had double vision, could let me know what their diagnosis was.
  I have gone to a neurologist three times and have had different tests done and they still cannot tell me why I'm seeing double (Nextdoor Silvia)
• Loving Touch Animal Center suddenly closed down about 3 weeks ago.
  We've been going to them for over 20 years. They have merged with another vet in Decatur and we would prefer to go to a vet closer to home. Any… (Nextdoor Mountain Park Park)

• Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Lilburn. Apply here.
• Ruppert Landscape posted a job opening for Enhancement Field Manager - Landscape Maintenance in Lilburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lilburn here.

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-- 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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