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🌱 Patch AM: Lilburn remembers longtime teacher and shop owner Brenda Goldate Simpson

Also check out Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival on the Lilburn Patch calendar

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Hey there, Lilburn! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lilburn remembers longtime teacher and shop owner Brenda Goldate Simpson

Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 84, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Obituaries: Week of September 20, 2026, In Loving Memory (smokeybarn.com) — Lilburn readers are remembered here through the life of Brenda Goldate Simpson, who spent 33 years in Lilburn teaching at St. John Neumann and running The Chicken Coop boutique. This week's obituary collection honors her and several Middle Tennessee residents, reflecting on their families, faith, work, and the small joys that defined their lives.
   

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Ok Lilburn! 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

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