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Good morning Alpharetta! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how local Eagle Scouts just improved everyday life around Alpharetta.
  • Want help organizing your VA claim at Alpharetta's Legion post?
  • Why Alpharetta police arrested a man over synagogue massacre threats

Also on today's calendar: REVIVE: Relationships God's Way and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Rather cloudy and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northern Ridge District names September Eagle Scouts (appenmedia.com) — Alpharetta readers can celebrate several new Eagle Scouts whose September projects directly improved local schools, churches, and nonprofits, including upgrades at Alpharetta High School and work at Alpharetta Presbyterian and Alpharetta Methodist. From building trails and picnic tables to creating animal shelters and a robotics recharge cart, these Scouts' efforts support everyday life across Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, and Milton.
   

• Legion post member seeks veterans to test VA claims course (appenmedia.com) — Alpharetta veterans can sign up now to help test a new four-session course at American Legion Post 201 that walks participants step-by-step through filing and organizing VA disability claims. The free pilot, limited to 10 volunteers with a waitlist, will meet on Saturdays in October and November at the Wills Road post ballroom and aims to reduce delays by improving documentation.
   

• Man arrested for threatening massacre at Chabad synagogue (jfeed.com) — Alpharetta police recently arrested a man accused of posting violent threats demanding a massacre at a Chabad synagogue and targeting the U.S. defense secretary's family. Prosecutors say he faces multiple state terror-related charges plus a federal interstate-threat count, while Jewish security groups stress there's no specific ongoing threat but urge local institutions to remain vigilant.
   

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  • Just found this dog in my front yard, he stopped to play with my dog.
    Has a collar but no Id. I have him in my enclosed deck, with water and food - please contact me at 917.691.7324 (Nextdoor Southpointe)
  • Anyone missing a *large* fluffy gray and white cat?
    Found in the Fairview neighborhood. He/ she is so sweet, and clean and clearly belongs to someone. We have 2 cats already, so he/she is safe with… (Nextdoor Windward)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Alpharetta. Apply here.
  • Ova Technologies posted a job opening for Mortage Processor in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Roswell's scarecrow invasion raises money for community (fox5atlanta.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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