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🌱 Riverdale bout awaits Golden Gloves standout Sydney Houston on June 6
Riverdale, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Riverdale! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Riverdale bout awaits Golden Gloves standout Sydney Houston on June 6
- How a Riverdale church is turning faith into dementia prevention
Also on today's calendar: Cast Catch And Win and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bradley Belt fights for the 2026 Golden Gloves championship (themadisonrecord.com) — Riverdale will host boxer Sydney Houston on June 6, when she returns to the ring after a strong but cut-short run at the National Golden Gloves in Tulsa. The story follows heavyweight runner-up Bradley Belt’s path through the tournament and highlights Houston’s decision to withdraw for health reasons before refocusing on her upcoming Riverdale bout. 
• How Black Churches Are Raising Dementia Awareness (afroconsciousmedia.com) — A Riverdale congregation at New Macedonia Baptist Church is becoming a hub for dementia education, with health professional and church leader Mary Parris organizing walks, health fairs, and brain-health workshops. Their partnership with the Alter initiative connects local worshippers to up-to-date information on Alzheimer’s risks, lifestyle changes, and research participation, aiming to counter stigma and improve care for older Black residents.
📸 Around Riverdale
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Cast Catch And Win →
Outdoor Event Location,
10:00 am
Saturday June 20
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Other local events
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Community Clean Up →
Riverdale Calendar Riverdale, GA 30274
8:00 am -
Let's Take A Trip! with Kennesaw State University →
Clayton County Library System - Riverdale Branch, 420 Valley Hill Rd, Riverdale
10:30 am -
Esther's Court →
Faith In God Christian Church, 501 GA-138, Riverdale
1:00 pm -
KRB Gardening Workshop: Homemade Soil Conditioner →
Riverdale Calendar, 904 Wilson Rd, Riverdale
4:00 pm -
Mayor & Council Work Session Meeting →
Riverdale Calendar, 7200 Church Street, Riverdale
6:00 pm -
Cultural/World Cup Celebration & Night Market Event →
Riverdale Calendar, 7210 Church Street, Riverdale -
After Work Cool Down Series Present Hip Hop Concert →
Riverdale Town Center, 7210 Church St, Riverdale
6:00 pm -
Household Hazardous Waste/Bulky Item Amnesty Day →
Riverdale Calendar, 971 Wilson Rd, Riverdale
9:00 am -
KRB Gardening Workshop: Natural Fertilizer →
Riverdale Calendar, 904 Wilson Rd, Riverdale
4:00 pm
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
📣 Riverdale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Wellness & Pearls Luncheon
National Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta
11:30 am -
Food Distribution
Family Bridge, Inc., 8030 Spivey Rd., Jonesboro
12:00 pm -
The Clayton County Fatherhood Conference and Awards →
Morrow Center, 1180 Southlake Cir, Morrow
1:00 pm -
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2026
Clayton County Chamber-Commerce Location will be sent upon registration
8:30 am
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm asking for a friend.
Has anyone here live with a parent who had early dementia or memory loss? They're looking for advice, coping strategies, resources, or support from… (Nextdoor Wynthrope)
- Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Coverage Merchandiser II - One Walmart - PRIMARY in Riverdale. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (05730)- 1839 Mt Zion Rd in Morrow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverdale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jonesboro
- Jonesboro hosts a Juneteenth Celebration on June 19th, with fireworks & drone show (feedblitz.com)
- North tabs former Colt as new football coach (therepublic.com)
- Clayton County Restaurant Report Card – 06/03/2026 (news-daily.com)
Forest Park
- Newly formed Georgia Classic Theatre aims to revive beloved time in Atlanta performance (artsatl.org)
- Ultimate Atlanta Soccer Map: Where to Play, Watch, Eat and Celebrate the Beautiful Game (discoveratlanta.com)
Atlanta
- GA Chefs Named To James Beard List Of 20 'Chefs To Watch' (patch.com)
- USPS Worker Dies At Palmetto Facility: Report (patch.com)
Ok Riverdale! 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: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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