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Be sure to catch Our Arabic Language Fall/ Winter registration is now open! on the Tucker Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Are you a Tucker under-30 pro ready for an IPPE boost?
Also on today's calendar: Our Arabic Language Fall/ Winter registration is now open! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 71.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Applications open for IPPE Young Leaders Under 30 award (petfoodprocessing.net) — An industry group based in Tucker is now accepting applications for its IPPE Young Leaders Under 30 Award, aimed at rising professionals in poultry, meat, and animal food. Tucker residents working in these sectors can apply by Sept. 28 for a chance at free Expo access, hotel stay, education sessions, and special recognition at the trade show. 
📸 Around Tucker
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tucker
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Middle School Curriculum Night
Dekalb County Stone Mountain, GA 30083 - Passive Puzzling at Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library - - Our Arabic Language Fall/ Winter registration is now open! →
Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
9:00 am - Baby Babbles Storytime
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
9:30 am - Tales for Twos
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
9:30 am - Toddler Storytime
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
10:30 am - Yoga for Preschoolers
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
11:00 am - Northlake Classic Books Discussion Group
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
2:00 pm - Musical Mother Goose
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
9:30 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
📣 Tucker Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Friends of the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library Book Sale
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
10:00 am - Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Sale
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library - Toco Hill-Avis G. Willia
10:00 am - Jewelry with Gin! Live
Clarkston Library -
1:00 pm - Middle School Curriculum Night
Dekalb County Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Pine LakeFest Announces Music Schedule
How about our music lineup for LakeFest 2026! As your fall schedule fills up, we invite you to save the date and come over to Pine Lake for two... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Tucker. Apply here.
- Captain D's Seafood Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Tucker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucker here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clarkston
- More all-DeKalb games follow kickoff classic (thechampionnewspaper.com)
Stone Mountain
- 'Peace lives here along with a common love': New mural conveys message of unity and hope (wsbtv.com)
- 16-year-old left home to hang out with a friend. Her family hasn't seen her since (wsbtv.com)
- Ten LSU Players Listed Among the Nation's Top 150 Freshmen for 2027 Season (lsusports.net)
Chamblee
- Furry Friend Friday: Acey Wace Is Ready for His Forever Home (audacy.com)
- Carol Kay Harrison (nowgeorgia.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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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