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Good morning to you Peachtree Corners! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Peachtree Corners can match Atlanta's job power without city taxes
  • How a world-traveling artist chose Peachtree Corners as her creative home
  • Need a license renewal? Do it at Peachtree Corners Publix

Also on today's calendar: Patriot Day - Honoring Our Heroes and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gwinnett Country: Fueled for Growth (georgiatrend.com) — Peachtree Corners stands out in Gwinnett County with a one-to-one job-to-resident ratio, zero city property tax, and major redevelopment of Technology Park through Curiosity Lab. The story also shows how nearby cities like Norcross, Duluth, Lawrenceville and new city Mulberry are shaping housing, jobs and infrastructure, all contributing to the regional growth that affects Peachtree Corners residents' commutes, careers and amenities.
   

• Crossing the Bridge from Daisy to Brownie (livinginpeachtreecorners.com) — Peachtree Corners is now home base for muralist and yoga teacher Mia Deng, who's building her new business, Jyoti Murals, from right here in the city. After years of nomadic travel and creative exploration, she's connecting with the Peachtree Corners Arts Council, teaching restorative yoga and sound journeys, and hoping to bring more hand-painted public art to local walls, schools and businesses.
   

• Renew Your Georgia Driver's License at the Grocery Store! (majicatl.com) — Peachtree Corners drivers can now renew their Georgia license at the Publix on Holcomb Bridge Road using a DDS self-service kiosk, skipping long DDS lines and saving $5 on eligible renewals. The guide explains how the kiosks work, what to bring, and lists additional Kroger and Publix locations across metro Atlanta and Gwinnett so you can combine grocery runs with this errand.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Crews Singers (Chorus Room)
    Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    8:15 am
  • đAM Intramurals: Basketballđ(Gym)
    Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    8:15 am
  • Sensory Story Bins
    Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
    11:00 am
  • Chorus: District 13 Honor Chorus Auditions (Chorus Room)
    Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    4:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a handyman to do some touch up paint, calking hang pictures, tvs, etc.
    Just moved in a few months ago and need to do finishing touches on house. (Nextdoor Peachtree Corners Post 2)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Peachtree Corners. Apply here.
  • Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Peachtree Corners. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peachtree Corners here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norcross

  • Norcross begins $1.8 million resurfacing project on 19 streets (wsbradio.com)
  • RedState Sports Report: Dohnte Meyers Is an NFL Player Worth Rooting For (redstate.com)
  • Best high schools in Georgia (wsbtv.com)

Dunwoody

Alpharetta

  • Crash Involving School Bus Injures Driver In Alpharetta: Report (patch.com)

Ok Peachtree Corners! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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