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🌱 Patch AM: Where to find Loganville’s most creative scarecrows this October

Make time for Pumpkin Patch on the Loganville Patch calendar

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Greetings Loganville! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to find Loganville's most creative scarecrows this October
  • How Loganville officers are honoring a beloved Walton County captain
  • Loganville family shares memorial plans for Greta Cora Myers

Also on today's calendar: Pumpkin Patch and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scarecrow invasions in North Georgia: Your 2026 guide (fox5atlanta.com) — Loganville families can enjoy "Scarecrows on Main" all month at Loganville Town Green, with community-made displays and voting for a People's Choice award from October 2–14. The guide also highlights similar scarecrow displays across North Georgia, offering plenty of options for fall-themed day trips.
   

• Walton County Sheriff's Office reports on the loss of one their own (monroelocal.org) — Loganville residents are joining the wider Walton County community in mourning Captain Tim Tallant of the Walton County Sheriff's Office, remembered as a dedicated officer and friend. Loganville and Monroe police departments shared heartfelt tributes, emphasizing his impact on local law enforcement and families across the county.
   

• Obituary and funeral home: Greta Cora 'Harrison' Myers, 92, of Loganville (monroelocal.org) — Loganville neighbors are invited to remember Greta Cora "Harrison" Myers, 92, a longtime mother and grandmother whose memorial service is set for October 14 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home's Loganville Chapel. Her family highlights her devotion to raising children, supporting grandchildren, and her generous, kindhearted spirit that touched many lives.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning friends!
    I hope you enjoy this thought and your Sunday! Something to think about Extending grace Recently I was having a conversation with someone and they… (Nextdoor Harmony Club)
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🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

  • A rankings shakeup: Eight new teams join the GPB Football Top 10s (gpb.org)

Snellville

  • 'I knew the league had better girls' – Lou Williams explains why college never appealed to him (basketballnetwork.net)

Gwinnett County

  • Scam: Duo Convicted In Transit Scheme That Robbed Aid From California, Georgia, North Carolina, And New Jersey (tampafp.com)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves Odds, Betting Lines, Expert picks, Game Projections, DFS Projections and Player Prop Projections - Tuesday 10/06 6:00 PM ET (sportsline.com)

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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