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🌱 Patch AM: Buford remembers a beloved Wolves champion gone far too soon.
Also, don't miss 24K Magic - Tribute to Bruno Mars on the Buford Patch calendar
Hello again Buford! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Buford remembers a beloved Wolves champion gone far too soon.
- Why a Buford-raised Michigan star is back on the transfer market
Also on today's calendar: Paint Your Pet Public Artsy Party! and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Bufordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Bufordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunshine, windy and cooler, temps: high: 50, low: 28.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 52 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘He loved this place': Loved ones, teacher honor former Buford football star who died suddenly (wsbtv.com) — Buford is mourning former Buford High football standout Josh Cardiello, who helped lead the Wolves to a 2012 state championship and later died suddenly at 30 from cardiac issues. Former teachers, teammates, and his family remember his impact on the school community, while his father now pushes for stronger heart screening and genetic testing to prevent similar losses. 
• Michigan Running Back Justice Haynes Entering Transfer Portal After One Year with Wolverines (elevenwarriors.com) — A standout Michigan running back who grew up in Buford, Justice Haynes, is entering the college football transfer portal after a strong but injury-shortened season. The former Alabama and Michigan player is already drawing interest, with Georgia Tech mentioned as a possible destination, while Michigan reshapes its backfield with returning talent and a top freshman recruit.
📸 Around Buford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buford
★ Featured events ★
- 24K Magic - Tribute to Bruno Mars
37 Main Restaurant + Bar, 37 E Main St NE, Buford
9:00 pm
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- Paint Your Pet Public Artsy Party!
Art for life in Buford- Art Studio , 3616 S Bogan Rd #102 , Buford
2:30 pm - Pokemon Gym Leader Challenge [01/11/2026]
Video Game Trader LLC , 1350 Buford Hwy NE , Buford
4:00 pm - Zaxby's Spirit Night
Zaxby's Buford, GA 30519
4:00 pm - Science Fair
White Oak Elementary School Buford, GA 30518
8:30 am - Science Fair Family Expo
White Oak Media Center Buford, GA 30518
5:30 pm
Sunday January 11
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
📣 Buford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Swim @ Frances Meadows
West Hall Oakwood, GA 30566
8:00 am - SWIM TEAM AT NH Invitational
Frances Meadows Aquatic Center , 1545 Community Way , Gainesville
8:00 am - Northbrook Middle vs Hull Middle
Peachtree Ridge High School , 1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW , Suwanee
9:00 am - NORTH GWINNETT Middle vs Duluth Middle
North Gwinnett High School , 20 Level Creek Rd , Suwanee
9:00 am - Wrestling Girls Area @ Cherokee Bluff
West Hall Oakwood, GA 30566
4:00 pm - Lakeview Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ LCA
Lanier Christian Academy , 4937 Chestnut Mountain Cir , Flowery Branch
4:30 pm
Saturday January 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Be the change you wish to see in our community
For more than 15 years, Desire to Inspire Community Outreach (formerly DTI Ministries Inc.) has served as a catalyst empowering individuals to… (Nextdoor Marlowe Estates) - Hey guys, this dog has been wandering around our neighborhood all day and particularly ends up in my backyard!
If it's your dog, he's roaming around Hamilton Crossing in Buford. (Nextdoor Sardis Falls)
- Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Buford. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Buford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Suwanee
- Golf VX Duluth Officially Opens in Atlanta, Blending Premium Golf Simulation With a Private Country Club Accent (golfdaily.com)
- Macy's to shutter Northlake Mall location (atlantanewsfirst.com)
- Even in Practice Clemson's Godfrey Wins (theclemsoninsider.com)
Lawrenceville
- Michigan State hosting elite Buffalo linebacker transfer (usatoday.com)
Ok Buford! 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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