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🌱 Patch AM: What went wrong in Oriental Garden’s failing Loganville health inspection?

Also check out Pumpkin Patch on the Loganville Patch calendar

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Hi there, Loganville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What went wrong in Oriental Garden's failing Loganville health inspection?
  • How will Grayson's player suspensions impact Loganville's powerhouse football season?
  • Which scarecrow will win Loganville's People's Choice award this October?

Also on today's calendar: Pumpkin Patch and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oriental Garden in Loganville receives a 57% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — Health inspectors recently gave Oriental Garden on Athens Highway in Loganville a 57 out of 100, citing issues like food storage, temperature control, sanitation, and equipment cleanliness. Some problems were fixed on the spot, while others must be corrected by October 9, with follow-up inspections and possible permit consequences if violations persist.
   

2. GHSA suspends four Grayson (Ga.) football players in connection with postgame fight (on3.com) — Loganville's Grayson High School football team will be without four suspended players after the GHSA disciplined them for a postgame fight with Miami Carol City. The ruling underscores a strict zero-tolerance stance on brawls, while Grayson continues a challenging season under its first-year head coach with high expectations from the local community.
   

3. Scarecrow invasions in North Georgia: Your 2026 guide (fox5atlanta.com) — Loganville families can enjoy the Scarecrows on Main display at the Town Green all month, with voting for a People's Choice award from October 2–14. This regional roundup also highlights similar scarecrow festivals across North Georgia, offering plenty of nearby day-trip ideas if you're up for a short drive beyond Loganville.
   

4. Walton County Sheriff's Office reports on the loss of one of their own (monroelocal.org) — Walton County residents, including those in Loganville, are mourning the death of Sheriff's Office Captain Tim Tallant, remembered as a deeply respected officer and friend. Loganville and Monroe police departments joined Sheriff Keith Brooks in honoring his service, emphasizing the lasting impact he had on colleagues, citizens, and the wider law enforcement community.
   

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  • These babies have been roaming in our neighborhood all day.
    I hope someone is looking for them. No tags, one has a shock collar. (Nextdoor Creekwood/Logans Ridge)
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Loganville. Apply here.
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Ok Loganville! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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