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  • Remember that record Buford lottery win? See what just topped it.

Also on today's calendar: "Winter's Last Light ": Public Artsy Party! and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Warm with variable cloudiness, temps: high: 68, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lottery player in Newnan claims $983 million Mega Millions jackpot from November (11alive.com) — Buford residents might remember the massive $478.2 million Powerball ticket sold locally in 2024, and now Georgia has a new record jackpot winner. A Newnan player has claimed a $983 million Mega Millions prize from November, choosing a $453.6 million cash option. Lottery officials say the historic win also boosts funding for HOPE scholarships and Pre-K programs statewide.
   

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