🌱 Why DragonCon guests say a Stockbridge hotel closure cost them hundreds

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In today's newsletter:

• Why DragonCon guests say a Stockbridge hotel closure cost them hundreds

Also on today's calendar: Introduction to Archery and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Some DragonCon fans furious; Six kids living in deplorable conditions; Entertainment center's upgrade; $100M FAA grant (wgtjradio.com) — Visitors who booked rooms at Stockbridge Suites for DragonCon say they arrived to find the hotel had closed for renovations July 31, leaving them scrambling for new lodging and paying about $650 more. Local readers should note there's still no clear word on refunds, while the roundup also covers a child cruelty arrest in Augusta, major upgrades at Gas South Arena, and a big FAA grant for Atlanta's airport.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stockbridge

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Wedding Cake Tasting & Luxury Bridal Bouquets →
  930 Eagles Landing Parkway, Stockbridge

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Engagement & Inclusion Committee
  Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Monthly Meeting via Microsoft Teams unless communicated otherwise.
  9:00 am
Thursday September 10
• Progressive Techniques Inc. Transforming Men Entrepreneurs Breakfast Series
  Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Omni Hotel 190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
  8:30 am
• Ribbon Cutting DayParti Studio
  Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 3248 Hwy 81 W Hampton 30228
  11:00 am
• Small Business Navigator: Which Resource is Best for Your Small Business?
  Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events McDonough Public Library 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd, McDonough, GA
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Introduction to Archery →
  Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge
  11:00 am
• Basic Archery At Panola Mountain →
  Panola Mountain State Park, 2620 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge
  1:00 pm
• Intermediate Archery At Panola Mountain →
  Panola Mountain State Park, 2620 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge
  2:30 pm
• Intermediate Archery →
  Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge
  2:30 pm
• 3rd Annual Highschool Art Contest at Alexander Lake →
  Alexander Lakes @ Panola Mountain State Park, 4835 Flat Bridge Road Southwest, Stockbridge
  3:00 pm
• 3rd Annual Highschool Art Contest →
  Panola Mountain State Park, 2620 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Introduction to Archery →
  Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Would anyone else like to see ZZ Top, Jessie and Rick Springfield at our Stockbridge Ampitheater?
  They are still performing live. It would be a nice change. (Nextdoor Clark Park)
• Im Matthew Brock, I joined because im a handyman a jack of a lot of trades if you will..
  anybody got anything they may need done in the community feel free to reach out (Nextdoor Hemphill Rd)

• SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Stockbridge. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Assistant Manager 39383 in Stockbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stockbridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jonesboro

• Hot classroom forces Jonesboro mother to pull son from school (fox5atlanta.com)
• Collective Soul find its new wave pulse on 'Touch and Go' (azbigmedia.com)

McDonough

• Which former high school stars from South Fulton County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 7? (southfultontoday.com)

Hampton

• georgia (discoverdade.com)
• Baseball 2027 (ucfknights.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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