🌱 Patch AM: Could your favorite Buford chain store be on the 2026 closure list?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could your favorite Buford chain store be on the 2026 closure list?

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 49, low: 34.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 54 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Multiple GA Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com) — Buford shoppers could be affected as chains like Carter’s and Red Robin weigh which Georgia locations to close through 2026, though no specific Buford sites are confirmed yet. The article outlines several major retailers trimming store counts statewide, including Macy’s, Kroger, Walgreens, Wendy’s, and others, giving a sense of broader retail uncertainty that could eventually reach local storefronts.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 30

• Del Rio Dacula Tuesday PLO 7PM w/late entry until 9:30PM
  Del Rio Mexican Grill , 1342 Auburn Rd , Dacula
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• NoFo Brew Co - Cumming — Kitchen of Dana
  NoFo Brew Co , 6150 GA-400 Suite A/B , Cumming
  4:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• New Year's Day - City Offices Closed
  Lawrenceville, GA Calendar Lawrenceville, GA 30046
• New Years Day Holiday Closure
  Jackson County, GA Calendar Jefferson, GA 30549
  7:00 am
• First Day Hike 2026
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  9:00 am
• Fully Accessible First Day Hike
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  12:00 pm
• Science Fair Family Expo
  White Oak Elementary School Buford, GA 30518
  5:30 pm

Friday January 2

• Business over Breakfast
  Barrow County Chamber of Commerce , #6 Porter Street , Winder
  9:00 am
• VG-BBALL (Home) vs East Jackson
  Flowery Branch High School , 4450 Hog Mountain Rd , Flowery Branch
  4:00 pm
• VB-BBALL (Home) vs East Jackson
  Flowery Branch High School , 4450 Hog Mountain Rd , Flowery Branch
  5:30 pm
• Community Campfire & S'mores on the House!
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• V-WRESTLING (AWAY) AT Gainesville Duals
  Gainesville High School , 830 Century Pl , Gainesville
  8:00 am

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

• My son has been coughing for 4 weeks now, 2 rounds of steroids, antibiotics and know nebulizer.
  Nothing seems to help. He is non-verbal autistic in his 20's. He does not seem to be in distress, never had a fever. Covid, strep and flu negative… (Nextdoor Eagles)
• REUNITED!!
  FOUND Thank you to everyone who sent in tips and messages we are very thankful to you all! Much love from Scotch and our family. His name is… (Nextdoor Blackberry Lane)

• Construction Execs posted a job opening for Service Coordinator in Buford. Apply here.
• RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate in Buford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Suwanee

• LETU athletes honored for sportsmanship (news-journal.com)

Dacula

• Basketball Recap: Mill Creek's Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse on Saturday (maxpreps.com)

Lawrenceville

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I hear they’re giving him a really tough sentence.
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