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What's up Lilburn! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Lilburn teacher saved a driver seconds before explosion

Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ 58 Simple Acts Of Kindness That Show How One Small Gesture Can Change Someone's Life (boredpanda.com) β€” A Lilburn teacher, Matthew Forrester, is honored for pulling a 90-year-old driver from a burning car in a Lilburn backyard just seconds before the engine exploded, suffering only minor injuries himself. His story appears alongside dozens of other real-life acts of kindness and bravery, showing how one person's quick decision can change – and even save – a stranger's life.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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