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  • How is a Peachtree Corners resident tied to a $300M scheme?

Also on today's calendar: "The Children's Nutcracker" TICKETS ON SALE NOW and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 62, low: 37.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Leader of Alpharetta firm accused in $300M Ponzi scheme pleads guilty (macon.com) — A Peachtree Corners resident has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge tied to an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme run through Alpharetta-based investment firm Drive Planning. Prosecutors say he helped market high-return real estate investments that misled thousands of investors nationwide and now faces up to five years in prison, restitution, and fines at sentencing in March.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday December 20
  • DHA FARMERS MARKET
    Brook Run Park , 4770 N Peachtree Rd , Dunwoody
    9:00 am
  • Flowering and Companion Planting for Youth
    Redan-Trotti Library -
    10:00 am
  • Zumba Party Time!
    Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
    11:00 am
  • Puzzle Swap
    Redan-Trotti Library -
    11:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I had a great time this evening attending the PCBA Celebration and Concert, a powerful reminder of what happens when community, generosity, and purpose come together.
    One of the highlights of the night was witnessing the Peachtree Corners Business Association present a check to United Way. It was a meaningful… (Nextdoor Peachtree Corners Post 2)
  • A car hauler fire on I-85 Northbound at Jimmy Carter Blvd blocked three to four right lanes, but the fire is now out and only the right lane is blocked.
    5:27PM on Dec 18: A car hauler fire on I-85 northbound at Jimmy Carter Blvd is blocking 3 to 4 right lanes. (Nextdoor )
  • Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Peachtree Corners. Apply here.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Server in Peachtree Corners. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peachtree Corners here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norcross

  • Georgia swears in its youngest state representative (cbsnews.com)
  • Galectin Shares Fall After FDA Raises Issues With Belapectin Program (marketwatch.com)
  • Metro Atlanta Grocery stores that are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2025 (atlantaonthecheap.com)

Dunwoody

Alpharetta

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