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🌱 Why College Park officers joined a tense overnight SWAT response Sunday
And on the College Park Patch calendar - Midnight Ballerina Mixer
Good morning College Park! 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:
- Why College Park officers joined a tense overnight SWAT response Sunday
Also on today's calendar: Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Clearing and less humid, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Officers called to overnight gunfire in metro Atlanta city, SWAT team responds to home (wsbtv.com) — Police from East Point, College Park, and South Fulton swarmed a Bayberry neighborhood townhome early Sunday after reports of gunfire, evacuating nearby residents and calling in the South Metro SWAT team. Officers heard what sounded like shots from a home, secured a warrant, and searched the residence but found no suspects, injuries, or damage; the investigation continues. 
📸 Around College Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in College Park
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- Midnight Ballerina Mixer →
Lost In Da Souse Kitchen Lounge, 5309 Old National Highway, College Park
Tuesday September 15
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Other local events
- FCS Board Work Session
College Park North Learning Center
12:30 pm - Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream →
Arena at Gateway Center, 2330 Convention Center Concourse, College Park
7:30 pm - College Park Vaccine Clinic →
2533 Sullivan Road, College Park
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Kennesaw State University Visit
Innovation Academy Apharetta, GA 30009
8:55 am - Academic Partnership Night
Alpharetta Elementary School Alpharetta, GA 30009
5:00 pm - Planning Commission Meeting →
City of Hapeville Hapeville Municipal Annex  
6:00 pm - Planning Commission Meeting - Canceled →
Hapeville Calendar, 700 Doug Davis Drive, Hapeville
6:00 pm - Georgia Institute of Technology Visit
Innovation Academy Apharetta, GA 30009
8:55 am - Softball: Long MS vs Wesley MS
Crawford Long Middle School Atlanta, GA 30354
5:45 pm - Main Street Board Meeting →
City of Hapeville - 3468 N Fulton Ave. Hapeville GA 30354
6:00 pm - Asynchronous Curriculum Night
Innovation Academy Apharetta, GA 30009
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I lived long enough to see the Future
I was born into a world that would be almost unrecognizable to many young people today. As a child, television had only a handful of channels. Long… (Nextdoor Historic College Park) - Good morning, neighbors.
My heart is heavy today. This isn't just a normal Sunday morning where I woke up feeling heavy—this is a Sunday morning where I woke up feeling empty… (Nextdoor Carriage)
🗞 Nearby News
East Point
- Multiple police agencies, SWAT respond in East Point neighborhood (wsbtv.com)
- How to Handle Awkward Money Situations With Friends Without Ruining the Friendship (realsimple.com)
- 2026 Seattle Seahawks Projected Finish, Key Signings and Fantasy Stars (thesportingbase.com)
Hapeville
- Pic(k) of the Week: Open road, in town (yoursforgoodfermentables.com)
- Which former high school stars from South Fulton County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 7? (southfultontoday.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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