🌱 Patch AM: How Tucker friends keep Adam Frentheway’s memory alive decades later

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In today's newsletter:

• How Tucker friends keep Adam Frentheway's memory alive decades later
• Singer faces charge after alleged onstage assault at Tucker concert

Also on today's calendar: Free Arabic Movie Night: THE PROPHET and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 67 degrees.
• Monday: Humid; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Adam Frentheway Remembered: The Tucker Bubbas and the eighth chair (times-georgian.com) — Memories of growing up in Tucker, from Livsey and Tucker Elementary to Tucker High, frame a heartfelt tribute to the late Adam Frentheway. Friends recall soccer games, summers at Tucker Pool, local jobs, and lifelong "Tucker Bubbas" bonds that still honor him decades after his death.
   

• Georgia singer charged after allegedly slapping woman during concert: 'He had no reason' (nypost.com) — An alleged assault at the Legendary Awards Show & Concert in Tucker has led to a simple battery charge against soul singer Sky Whatley after a woman reported being slapped and injured. Police have issued a warrant, and the victim is now exploring legal options to recover medical and related costs.
   

📸 Around Tucker

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tucker

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Sunday Night Football Watch Party at Katch Kitchen & Cocktails →
  Katch Kitchen & Cocktails, 2077 Northlake Parkway, Tucker
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Fighting For The Title →
  Brio Theater, 4445 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker
• Passive Puzzling at Stone Mountain
  Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
• Monthly Cross-Stitch Take & Make
  Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
• Stone Mountain Embroidery Club
  Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Fighting For The Title →
  Brio Theater, 4445 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker
Wednesday October 7
• Wine Down Wednesdays - The Elevated JAZZ Series @ Katch Kitchen & Cocktail →
  Katch Kitchen & Cocktails, 2077 Northlake Parkway, Tucker
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Free Arabic Movie Night: THE PROPHET →
  Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Breast Cancer Awareness 5K →
  Tucker GA
• Mi Vida Loca the Musical LIVE in Tucker GA →
  2241 Idlewood Road, Tucker
• 19th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival →
  Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
  11:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Soccer for a Good Cause! →
  Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Dr NW, Atlanta
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A friend gave me George's number after hearing that I'd been putting the wallpaper off for weeks because I still hadn't found someone.
  He just sent the contact and told me to talk to George before doing any more searching. I did, and that ended up being the last person I needed to… (Nextdoor North Tucker)

• BRADY CORPORATION posted a job opening for Machine Operator 1st Shift in Lilburn. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Food/Consumables Team Supervisor in Lilburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucker here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stone Mountain

• Where is the best haunted house in Georgia? Why USA TODAY picks this one (savannahnow.com)
• DeKalb Schools to consider hiring Sauce as superintendent (decaturish.com)
• Ex-Metro Atlanta banker accused of stealing nearly $1M from customer accounts in crypto scheme (wsbtv.com)

Chamblee

• DeKalb County District 2 commissioner speaks at open forum (decaturish.com)

Ok Tucker! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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