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🌱 Patch AM: Suwanee lineman Elijah Haughawout earns a spot on Virginia Tech’s OL
And on the Suwanee Patch calendar - St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show
Hey there, Suwanee! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Suwanee lineman Elijah Haughawout earns a spot on Virginia Tech's OL
Also on today's calendar: St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 73.
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Virginia Tech football 2026 position preview: Offensive line (gobblercountry.com) — A Virginia Tech football preview highlights the 2026 offensive line and notes redshirt sophomore lineman Elijah Haughawout hails from Suwanee. Local fans can follow how this hometown player fits into a deeper, more physical Hokies front that coaches hope will anchor the team for several seasons. 
📸 Around Suwanee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Suwanee
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★ Featured events ★
- St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show →
1700 Buford Hwy NE, Duluth
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- 3 - 5 Curriculum Night
Riverside Elementary School Suwanee, GA 30024
6:00 pm - St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show →
1700 Buford Hwy NE, Duluth
9:00 am - Suwanee-oke: Live Band Karaoke →
Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee
6:00 pm - 🌸🌿 Inner Engineering In-Person program in Tucker GA, from August 27th to 30th 2026 🥁 →
Gujarati Samaj, 5331 Royal Woods Parkway, Tucker, Georgia, US - 30084
6:00 pm - Zac Brown Tribute Near Atlanta – Homegrown Live at 37 Main →
37 Main Restaurant + Bar, 37 E Main St NE, Buford
9:00 pm - 9/11 Memorial Event →
Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee
6:00 pm - Monster Jam →
Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth
1:00 pm - Dueling pianos in Suwanee! →
StillFire Brewing, 343 US-23, Suwanee
8:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
📣 Suwanee Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Quiz Bowl - see details
North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
8:15 am - Skate Night
White Oak Elementary School Skate Country, 2700 Buford Hwy, Buford, GA 30518, USA
6:00 pm - Volleyball vs Jones MS
Lanier Middle School , 6482 Suwanee Dam Rd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
6:00 pm - FCA - both gyms
North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
8:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I see a bunch of folks still posting on here looking for a reputable, reliable and affordable appliance repair person, Alex (FixUSAPro @ 470-888-6788) is your guy.
FYI, ND no longer allows us to suggest folks, even though I am not affiliated with his business, and just a fan of his dedication and work. And he… (Nextdoor Edinburgh)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Suwanee. Apply here.
- Scott Contracting, Llc posted a job opening for Construction Accounts Payable Specialist in Suwanee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Suwanee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Duluth
- Sonar Alexander (nasplinsights.com)
- AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) Director Acquires 1,000 Shares of Stock (insidertrades.com)
- You're not imagining it: Your kid's school supplies cost more this year (salon.com)
Buford
- Western Carolina is reloaded after turning over almost its entire roster (midmajormadness.com)
Ok Suwanee! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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