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🌱 Patch AM: 5th Annual Boo Bash Accepting Vendors, Sponsors In Alpharetta

And on the Alpharetta Patch calendar - 5th Annual Pickleball For Charity

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Hello Alpharetta! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Vendors and sponsors sought for Alpharetta's family-friendly Boo Bash
  • What changes are planned for Alpharetta's historic Weatherford House?

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Pickleball For Charity and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Turning sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 71.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5th Annual Boo Bash Accepting Vendors, Sponsors In Alpharetta (patch.com) — Families in Alpharetta can look forward to the 5th Annual Boo Bash at Wills Park Grove this October, and organizers are now seeking vendors and sponsors. The Halloween-themed event will feature trick-or-treating, carnival games, a dance party, and Scarecrow Harvest Awards, with sponsors able to showcase scarecrows around town for several weeks.
   

• Developer to pitch Weatherford House plan to commission (appenmedia.com) — A long-neglected historic home on Canton Street in Alpharetta may finally get new life, as a developer plans to salvage and sell the Weatherford House as a private residence. The city's historic preservation commission will review the renovation plans and certificate of appropriateness on Sept. 10, with residents watching closely to see how much of the landmark's character is preserved.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Milton Cross Country Successful at Season Opener —Andy Carr Read on Patch
  • Loyal cat has waited for 6 mos beside their tent for his deceased owner to return.
    I just learned his story. I give him food every few days and leave water for him. I assumed he was an outdoor cat who lives at nearby apartments… (Nextdoor Farmbrook)
  • Our cat wandered off several days ago from our house in the Aviary off Morton Road.
    Hopefully she will show up again her own. She's very shy but let us know if anyone sees her. Thanks (Nextdoor Aviary)
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Alpharetta. Apply here.
  • PacSun posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager - North Point Mall, #124 in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johns Creek

  • High schoolers to moderate Sept. 12, Oct. 5 debates (appenmedia.com)
  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001104659-26-097888 (sec.gov)
  • Helpful tips for the metro Atlanta heat advisory (wsbtv.com)

Roswell

  • Sandy Springs could get new park in Roswell development deal (appenmedia.com)

Ok Alpharetta! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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