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In today's newsletter:

• How risky are Stone Mountain's trails during peak copperhead season?
• Anonymous gift brings long-lost veterans' gathering space back within reach.

Also on today's calendar: Annual Senior Gala 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 70.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These 6 Places In Georgia Are Seeing More Copperheads During The Summer Months (takingthekids.com) — Stone Mountain Park is highlighted as one of six Georgia spots where copperhead snake activity has increased this summer, with specific advice for staying safe on its popular trails and granite outcrops. The guide explains when and where snakes are most active, how to avoid close encounters around the Walk-Up and Cherokee trails, and why simple precautions like flashlights, closed shoes, and staying on marked paths make visits safer.
   

• Anonymous $150k donation secures reopening of Tucker's American Legion Post 207 (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Veterans from Stone Mountain, Tucker, and Lilburn will soon regain a vital gathering place, thanks to an anonymous $150,000 donation that completes funding to rebuild American Legion Post 207. After a 2019 fire and years of community fundraising, organizers now expect the post to reopen by Veterans Day, restoring a hub for support programs, youth partnerships, and social connection for local service members and their families.
   

📸 Around Stone Mountain

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stone Mountain

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday →
  GNPS State Propagation Project inside Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Book Nook →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
• Birdwatching & Binoculars →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  11:00 am
Friday September 11
• Paddle Stone Mountain Lake →
  Stone Mountain GA
• CAMPING WITH THE LADIES OF LEVELUP CYCLING CLUB →
  Stone Mountain GA
• Book Nook →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
• Birdwatching & Binoculars →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  11:00 am
Saturday September 12
• The Motivate Your Mind Mile Walk →
  Stone Mountain Park Campground, 4003 Stonewall Jackson Drive, Stone Mountain
• Book Nook →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
• CCS Nerd Yard Sale VIII →
  Charlie's Collectible Show, 6009 Memorial Drive, Unit 14, Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
Friday September 25
• Annual Senior Gala 2026 →
  Georgia Piedmont Conference Center, 495 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Stone Mountain Village Pop-Up Market Fall Flea →
  Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church, 5312 W Mountain St, Stone Mountain
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• If you are lonely, I suggest you start a small business....
  Because then you'll have a little Company. p.s: I know some al yall will totally miss it (Nextdoor Carriage Woods Civic Association)
• An older woman was picked up by EMT on Post Road Trail, Stone Mtn.
  this morning around 9a,m, I heard she was disoriented. I could not get a good description. If you are searching for a relative please check the… (Nextdoor Greater Mainstreet Area)

• Aramark posted a job opening for Night Auditor - Stone Mountain Hotel & Conference Center in Stone Mountain. Apply here.
• Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Stone Mountain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stone Mountain here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tucker

• When Comic Shop Customers Actually Rally Together (bleedingfool.com)
• Deadly crash involving trooper happened during chase of stunt driving suspects, GSP says; administrative review underway (11alive.com)

Clarkston

• Clarkston's Rice Festival is a FREE tasting event on Saturday, Sept. 12th (atlantaonthecheap.com)

Avondale Estates

• Pic(k) of the Week: Wild Heaven Beer at night (yoursforgoodfermentables.com)
• Pic(k) of the Week: Little Cottage Brewery (and pale ale) (yoursforgoodfermentables.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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