Good morning Oakwood! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How an Oakwood pastor hopes this summit transforms West Hall Baptist
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 73.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• North American Mission Board hosts largest Replant Summit, honors 2026 Replanter of the Year (christianindex.org) — An Oakwood pastor, Dustin Biggers of West Hall Baptist Church, joined nearly 400 church leaders at the North American Mission Board's Replant Summit in Alpharetta to learn strategies for renewing struggling congregations. The two-day gathering focused on spiritual renewal, church revitalization, and multiplying healthy churches, and honored a Griffin pastor as 2026 Replanter of the Year.
📸 Around Oakwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakwood
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Tuesday September 1 - Volleyball @Flowery Branch/ Loganville
West Hall Oakwood, GA 30566
5:00 pm - DMS-FOOTBALL (AWAY) AT S. HALL
Flowery Branch High Johnson High School, 3155 Robert Wood Johnson Dr, Gainesville
5:00 pm - V & C-VOLLEYBALL (HOME)
Flowery Branch High School, 4450 Hog Mountain Rd, Flowery Branch
5:00 pm - V-SOFTBALL (HOME) vs East Forsyth
Flowery Branch High School, 4450 Hog Mountain Rd, Flowery Branch
5:30 pm - Baseball Parent Meeting (Cafeteria)
West Hall Oakwood, GA 30566
7:00 pm Wednesday September 2 - C-VOLLEYBALL (AWAY) AT Cherokee Bluff
Flowery Branch High Cherokee Bluff High School, 6603 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branc
6:00 pm Thursday September 3 - CROSS COUNTRY AT North Hall Invitational
Flowery Branch High North Hall Community Center & Park, 4175 Nopone Rd, Gainesville\
4:00 pm - DMS-FOOTBALL (AWAY) AT S. HALL
Flowery Branch High Johnson High School, 3155 Robert Wood Johnson Dr, Gainesville
5:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday September 1 - DMS-FOOTBALL (AWAY) AT S. HALL
Flowery Branch High Johnson High School, 3155 Robert Wood Johnson Dr, Gainesville
5:00 pm - V & C-VOLLEYBALL (HOME)
Flowery Branch High School, 4450 Hog Mountain Rd, Flowery Branch
5:00 pm - V-SOFTBALL (HOME) vs East Forsyth
Flowery Branch High School, 4450 Hog Mountain Rd, Flowery Branch
5:30 pm Wednesday September 2 - C-VOLLEYBALL (AWAY) AT Cherokee Bluff
Flowery Branch High Cherokee Bluff High School, 6603 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branc
6:00 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a new hairstylist that can do shaving.
My former provider moved to Savannah to be with her granddaughter. Please send a DM if interested. Thanks. (Nextdoor Flat Creek to McEver)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Evening Shift - Unit 1458 Oakwood, GA in Oakwood. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Oakwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flowery Branch
- Atlanta Falcons release initial 2026 roster (statenews.net)
- 2 arrested for mail theft across north Georgia county (wsbtv.com)
Gainesville
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-- The Patch AM Team
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