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🌱 Why a judge rejected the College Park councilwoman’s stalking complaint.
And on the College Park Patch calendar - Barrett Park Yoga Pop Up
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In today's newsletter:
- Why a judge rejected the College Park councilwoman's stalking complaint.
- How a College Park hotel ended up owing $164 million.
- Dream's playoff opener in College Park: how they flipped the game.
Also on today's calendar: Comedy By The Airport and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Warm with sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Judge dismisses College Park councilwoman's TPO petition against resident (saportareport.com) — A Fulton County judge has thrown out a College Park councilwoman's request for a stalking protective order against resident Allyson Blue, ruling Blue's criticism and messages didn't amount to threats or harassment. The case grew from sharp disputes over city transparency and council decisions, including a Savannah retreat, and has energized local residents active on College Park-focused Facebook groups and at council meetings. 
• Federal jury orders hotel owner to pay $164M in child sex trafficking suit (fox5atlanta.com) — A federal jury has ordered the former owner of a Super 8 on Old National Highway in College Park to pay $164 million to a woman trafficked there as a 15-year-old. The massive verdict, one of several pending cases at that hotel, underscores ongoing trafficking concerns around Hartsfield-Jackson and efforts to train locals to spot and report warning signs.
• Howard, Reese help Dream rally from 11-point deficit, beat Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 of playoff series (wtop.com) — Fans near College Park saw a big playoff win as the Atlanta Dream rallied from 11 points down to beat the Washington Mystics 92–77 in Game 1 at Gateway Center. Rhyne Howard's 26 points and Angel Reese's double-double powered a record-setting defensive night, giving the Dream a strong start before the series shifts to Washington.
📸 Around College Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in College Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Barrett Park Yoga Pop Up →
Barrett Park, 2001 Walker Avenue, College Park
6:30 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Comedy By The Airport →
The Real Milk & Honey, 3719 Main Street, College Park
8:00 pm - Words Before Clothes — Atlanta Premiere →
1805 Harvard Avenue, College Park - Mayor's 5K on the 5th Runway - 12th Annual →
College Park GA - Reconnect →
The Wellness Spot, 3397 Main Street, College Park
2:00 pm - A Taste of Luxury by Chef Brittany - After Glow →
4030 W Stubbs Rd, 4030 West Stubbs Road, College Park
6:30 pm - Halloween Mask Bash →
5134 Old National Highway, College Park - Fashion Fashion Fashion Showcase →
4849 Old National Highway, College Park
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- School Tours
Innovation Academy Apharetta, GA 30009
4:30 pm - Softball: Long MS v sPrice MS
Crawford Long Middle School Atlanta, GA 30354
5:45 pm - No Shade: A Community Conversation and Listening Session →
The Network ATL, 1556 Nabell Avenue, East Point
6:00 pm - Family Date Night (Cluster Event)
Paul D. West Atlanta, GA 30344
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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🗞 Nearby News
East Point
- C&K Plastics expands solar power across four plants (plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com)
Hapeville
- Football Recap: Season-High Scoring not Enough for Carver (maxpreps.com)
Union City
- FBI deputy chief Bailey to resign (kansascity.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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