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Cheers Buford! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Buford’s state senator helped bring naloxone to every Georgia school
  • How a $10,000 grant will boost Buford families’ food support
  • How does Buford stack up in Georgia’s winningest football programs?

Also on today's calendar: Tailgate Saturdays at Pickle and Social and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 59, low: 38.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Georgia installing naloxone in all public schools by spring (savannahnow.com) — Buford families should know that a local state senator helped drive a new Georgia law putting naloxone overdose-reversal kits in every public school by spring. The statewide rollout, funded by opioid settlement money, includes training for school staff so they can respond quickly in an emergency. It’s a major safety change that will affect Buford students and educators directly.
   

• Jackson EMC Foundation awards $49K to agencies serving Gwinnett County residents (jacksonprogress-argus.com) — Buford’s own North Gwinnett Cooperative is receiving a $10,000 Jackson EMC Foundation grant to bolster its Family Food Program for low-income families in Gwinnett County. Several other food pantries across the county also received funding, all powered by Jackson EMC members who round up their electric bills to support local charitable work.
   

• Bears fifth in cumulative wins for senior classes in state since 2020 (theblacksheartimes.com) — Buford High’s powerhouse football program is highlighted as Georgia’s top winner in recent senior classes, setting the bar that Pierce County is now chasing. The story compares cumulative four-year records since 2020, showing Buford leading the state in average wins and long-running streaks of 42-plus victories and 10-win seasons. It’s a snapshot of where Buford stands in Georgia’s prep football hierarchy.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Dacula

  • Gwinnett man running 100-miles to honor friend with rare genetic disorder (fox5atlanta.com)
  • Basketball Game Preview: Dacula Falcons vs. Mill Creek Hawks + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)
  • Jackson EMC Foundation awards $22K to organizations serving Jackson County residents (mainstreetnews.com)

Lawrenceville

  • Give an experience in lieu of gifts (ajc.com)
  • Girls basketball: Buford, NoFo, GHS take region wins; Branch falls in 8-4A opener (accesswdun.com)

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