🌱 Patch AM: How a Norcross forum is tackling rising hate against South Asians

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Norcross forum is tackling rising hate against South Asians

Also on today's calendar: Business Opportunity Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; hot, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 67.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Krishnamoorthi Continues National Push to Combat Rising Hate Against South Asian Americans at Georgia Event (house.gov) — Norcross hosted the first stop of Indian American Impact's national listening tour, bringing South Asian leaders and residents together to discuss rising hate, harassment, and violence. Officials including Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Georgia lawmakers explored how federal, state, and local governments can improve hate-crime prevention, reporting, and accountability, with a focus on the lived experiences of South Asian Americans in Georgia communities.
   

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Monday September 7
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Tuesday September 8
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Wednesday September 9
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  Summerour Middle School Norcross, GA 30071
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Thursday September 10
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Friday September 11
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  8:15 am
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  Associated Credit Union Peachtree Corners, 6251 Crooked Creek Rd NW, Norcross
  9:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Atlanta British Car Fayre →
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  9:30 am
Sunday September 13
• DJNANI 6TH ANNUAL ALL BLACK VIRGO BASH →
  VOI LOUNGE & EVENT SPACE, 1210 Rockbridge Road Northwest, Norcross

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Wired for the Future: IEC Opens New Training Center in Peachtree Corners (livinginpeachtreecorners.com)
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• City of Peachtree Corners Unveils Plaque Honoring Legacy of Perry P. Nesbit (savannahherald.com)

Doraville

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• Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Georgia (wfxg.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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