🌱 Patch AM: How an East Atlanta Village mom became CFO of the High Museum

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In today's newsletter:

• How an East Atlanta Village mom became CFO of the High Museum

Also on today's calendar: Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase – Friday December 26 at 8:00pm and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Warm with sun and clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Warm with low clouds, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How to find a ‘career with a purpose': This Atlanta executive charted a path. (macon.com) — An East Atlanta Village resident who’s now CFO of the High Museum of Art shares how she left traditional accounting to build a purpose-driven career in Atlanta’s nonprofit world. She talks about balancing motherhood with leadership, the importance of mentorship, and why women should apply for top finance roles even when they don’t meet every requirement.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• SAY LESS COMEDY
  The Atlanta Theater, 195 Arizona Ave NE L/W 1, Atlanta
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 26

• Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase – Friday December 26 at 8:00pm
  Laughing Skull Lounge , 878 Peachtree St NE , Atlanta
  10:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• The Georgia Comedy Experience
  Westside Cultural Arts Center , 760 10th St NW , Atlanta
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Family Movie
  Gresham Library -
  1:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Gresham Book Club
  Gresham Library -
  1:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m out of time.
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