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🌱 Patch AM: What really happened during that shocking onstage incident at a Tucker theatre?
And on the Tucker Patch calendar - Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival
Good morning Tucker! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What really happened during that shocking onstage incident at a Tucker theatre?
- Which Tucker tennis star just made the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame?
Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Video shows Atlanta musician hitting woman from stage during performance (11alive.com) — A woman says she was struck by an Atlanta musician while dancing near the stage at Londzell Performing Arts Theatre in Tucker, and video from the show appears to capture the moment. She and her attorney now plan legal action, arguing she shouldn't bear medical and financial fallout from the encounter, while the performer has not responded to media inquiries. 
• Dawgs to the Hall! 3 Georgia legends headed to state Sports Hall of Fame (foxchattanooga.com) — A former University of Georgia tennis standout from Tucker is among three Bulldog legends being inducted into the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame this February in Macon. Allen Miller, a Tucker native who led UGA to the 1985 NCAA tennis title, joins football greats Terrence Edwards and Richard Seymour in the new class honoring their record-setting college and pro careers.
📸 Around Tucker
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tucker
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★ Featured events ★
- Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
11:00 am
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Unity Fest - Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
Lithonia High School, 2440 Phillips Rd, Lithonia
12:00 pm - Family Yoga
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
12:30 pm - Identity-Powered Public Speaking →
Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
2:00 pm - America on Film
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
2:00 pm - Passive Puzzling at Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library - - Decompress with Perler Beads
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
5:30 pm - Tales for Twos
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
9:30 am - Baby Babbles Storytime
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
9:30 am - Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody - 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair →
Mount Moriah Now Church, 1983 Brockett Rd, Tucker
8:30 am - 19th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival →
Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
11:00 am
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Tucker. Apply here.
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Tucker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucker here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clarkston
- It's a family affair at Clarkston halal food restaurant Al Chef (roughdraftatlanta.com)
- Rivalry win highlights week three football recap (thechampionnewspaper.com)
- Teen Answered Craigslist Ad in 2016, Then Endured Hours of Horror. Now a Man Is Charged with Rape, Kidnapping (people.com)
Stone Mountain
- Stone Mountain receives projections for Lawn on Main hotel (decaturish.com)
- Supreme Court's mail ballot ruling brings giant sigh of relief to Trump critics (thehill.com)
- 10 Georgia Train Rides That Make The Trip Feel Worthwhile (takingthekids.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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