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🌱 Patch AM: How does Buford stack up in the latest national football rankings?
Coming up: JV & V Volleyball @ North Forsyth on the Buford Patch calendar
Hey there, Buford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How does Buford stack up in the latest national football rankings?
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 69.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bishop Gorman is new No. 1 in national rankings after St. John Bosco win (reviewjournal.com) — Buford High's football program gets a nod in new national rankings, where Bishop Gorman jumps to No. 1 after beating St. John Bosco. The story tracks how top programs like Buford, St. Thomas Aquinas, and IMG Academy stack up and hints at potential postseason national showdowns. 
📸 Around Buford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buford
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- JV & V Volleyball @ North Forsyth
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
5:00 pm - BHS Curriculum Night
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
6:00 pm - Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
White Oak Elementary School Buford, GA 30518
5:00 pm - Volleyball @ Moore MS
Lanier Middle School Moore Middle School, 1221 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA
6:00 pm - JV Softball @ Dacula
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
4:00 pm - JV & V Volleyball vs Johns Creek/Parkview
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
5:00 pm - Falcon Parent Night
Friendship Buford, GA 30519
5:00 pm - 9th Football vs Lithonia
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Buford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sugar Hill Christian Academy vs Academe Of The Oaks Firebirds →
Sugar Hill Christian Academy, 4600 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill
4:00 pm - Sugar Hill Christian Academy vs Academe Of The... →
Sugar Hill Christian Academy, 4600 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill
4:00 pm - Mock Trial - Mr Park's rm
North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
4:30 pm - JV & V Volleyball @ North Forsyth
Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My son lives in Sugar Hill and his dog got out of the yard this morning, her name is Clover please reach out to David at 770-298-4781 or respond to this thread if you see her.
He has been driving around all morning looking for her! (Nextdoor Oakpointe) - I have a question.
I have an appointment at 10:15 at the social security office. Im not familiar with that area. My car is old so im going 23 and I understand I have… (Nextdoor Old Town)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Buford. Apply here.
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1534 in Buford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Suwanee
- Fundraiser by Julie Wyatt : Help WILL FERAL Get Vet Care (gofundme.com)
- Gwinnett Chinese restaurant fails health inspection with a 44 (thegeorgiasun.com)
- Veteran Tight End CJ Uzomah Retires After 10 NFL Seasons (radiobigboy.com)
Dacula
- Viking 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Dacula, GA (05) (fleetfeet.com)
Alpharetta
- Alpharetta City Council To Consider Proposed Hockey Arena, Mixed-Use Development (patch.com)
Ok Buford! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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