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🌱 Patch AM: Buford man’s fatal Lake Lanier accident under investigation by state officials
Happening soon: St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show on the Buford Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Buford man's fatal Lake Lanier accident under investigation by state officials
- Why a top Maryland power is publicly calling out Buford football
Also on today's calendar: St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Buford man dies in Lake Lanier after slipping off boat for lost hat (fox5atlanta.com) — A 71-year-old Buford man drowned in Lake Lanier after slipping off his boat while trying to retrieve a hat near Three Sisters Island, according to state officials. Multiple agencies used sonar and a remote-operated vessel to recover his body, and investigators are still determining whether a life jacket, alcohol, or mechanical issues played any role. 
• St. Frances Academy coach Messay Hailemariam sends out open invitation to elite high school football teams (on3.com) — Buford High's powerhouse football program is on a national coach's wish list, as St. Frances Academy in Baltimore publicly invited elite teams like Buford, Carrollton, and Grayson to schedule games. The post highlights Buford alongside top programs from California, Texas, Florida, and more, underscoring the Wolves' growing national reputation.
📸 Around Buford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buford
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★ Featured events ★
- St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show →
1700 Buford Hwy NE, Duluth
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- JV & V Volleyball @ Jackson County
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
5:00 pm - V Softball vs Mill Creek
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
6:00 pm - Odyssey of the Mind Celebration - cafeteria
North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
6:00 pm - Scouts Sign Up Night
White Oak Elementary School Buford, GA 30518
6:30 pm - Quiz Bowl - see details
North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
8:15 am - Skate Night
White Oak Elementary School Skate Country, 2700 Buford Hwy, Buford, GA 30518, USA
6:00 pm - Volleyball vs Jones MS
Lanier Middle School , 6482 Suwanee Dam Rd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
6:00 pm - FCA - both gyms
North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
8:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JV Softball vs Mill Creek
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
4:00 pm - Odyssey of the Mind - Ms Sutton's rm 1.449
North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
4:30 pm - JV & V Volleyball @ Jackson County
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
5:00 pm - V Softball vs Mill Creek
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Buford. Apply here.
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews posted a job opening for Servers in Buford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Suwanee
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001104659-26-097888 (sec.gov)
- METUS Strengthens Focus on Leadership, Community Commitment in First Half of 2026 (retrofitmagazine.com)
- Atlanta Indian Community Honors Consul General Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan (southasianherald.com)
Dacula
- An Appalachian Trail doesn't build itself: Meet the Konnarock Crew (roanoke.com)
Alpharetta
- 5th Annual Boo Bash Accepting Vendors, Sponsors In Alpharetta (patch.com)
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-- 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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