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And check out Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival on the Lilburn Patch calendar

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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. ☀️

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? 🤔 (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.

📰 News we're reading

• 58 Simple Acts Of Kindness That Show How One Small Gesture Can Change Someone's Life (boredpanda.com) — 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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • sharing from Facebook Tucker
    Hi Neighbors! We adopted a dog last week and we've lost her at Henderson Park. Her name is Ada, but we've only had her for a week and don't know much… (Nextdoor Lucerne - Oleander)
  • NEW FOODIE ADVENTURE..
    AT THE GROVE....THIS TIME..My long awaited try of MACKINMIKE,'S MAC & CHZ BAR...I met the owner briefly before he opened...located in THE GROVE FOOD… (Nextdoor Lucerne - Oleander)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Lilburn. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Lilburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lilburn here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Gwinnett County

  • Three Georgia counties flagged by Trump administration for using non-English election materials (roughdraftatlanta.com)
  • After numerous wrecks on property, Gwinnett couple asks county to do more to curb speeding on their street (11alive.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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