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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:

  • Remember when Buford sold that record-breaking Powerball ticket?

Also on today's calendar: Financial Management for Deployed Military and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Bufordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 68, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Turning sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Georgia Lottery Player Claims $983 Million Jackpot Two Months Later (people.com) — Buford gets a shout-out as the site of a previous $478.2 million Powerball jackpot, now surpassed by a new $983 million Mega Millions win claimed by an anonymous Georgia player. The latest winner chose a $453.6 million cash option and says they’ll use the money to support family and charitable causes, while lottery proceeds continue funding HOPE scholarships and Pre-K statewide.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My Thuglas has gone missing 😭 My kids said he ran out when they had opened the door for the pizza guy Monday night & I couldn't find him all day yesterday & he still hasn't shown up.
    I work 3rd shift so I wasn't able to look for him last night & I've been so emotional all night. This cat is like my child, I've had him since he was… (Nextdoor Old Town)
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    Does anyone know anything about applying to medicaid? We've put an application in for my mom and it's been 2 months. We were promised a call before… (Nextdoor Countryside Village)
  • SelecSource Industrial Workforce posted a job opening for Material Handlers in Buford. Apply here.
  • Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Mid Shift in Buford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Suwanee

  • Tickets on sale for the event voted #1 Beer Fest in the Country — the 15th annual Suwanee Beer Fest — THIS FRIDAY, January 9th, at NOON. (thecitizen.com)
  • Golf VX Duluth Officially Opens in Atlanta, Blending Premium Golf Simulation With a Private Country Club Accent (golfdaily.com)
  • Clemson Downs #24 SMU 74-70 on Wednesday Night (clemsontigers.com)

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