🌱 Why Oneonta just made a national list for Alabama retirees

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Oneonta just made a national list for Alabama retirees

Also on today's calendar: Superhero Fire.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 94, low: 74.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WorldAtlas names 11 best Alabama cities for retirees (whnt.com) — Oneonta is highlighted among 11 Alabama cities WorldAtlas recommends for retirees, thanks to its affordability and access to healthcare and senior housing. The list notes that Alabama's tax-friendly treatment of Social Security and pensions, plus small-town charm, make communities like Oneonta appealing for retirement.
   

📸 Around Oneonta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oneonta

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 21
• Oneonta Redskins vs Susan Moore Bulldogs →
  Oneonta High School, 27605 AL-75, Oneonta
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Superhero Fire →
  Blount County Multipurpose Center, 6700 Co Hwy 1, Cleveland
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Junior High Volleyball @ Home vs. Cullman Christian
  Cleveland High School Cleveland, AL 35049
  4:30 pm
• Varsity Volleyball @ Home vs. Cullman Christian
  Cleveland High School Cleveland, AL 35049
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 6
• Party →
  Locust Fork, AL Calendar Locust Fork, AL 35097
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• Oneonta Redskins vs Moody Junior High →
  Oneonta High School, 27605 AL-75, Oneonta
  5:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Oneonta Redskins vs Etowah Blue Devils →
  Oneonta High School, 27605 AL-75, Oneonta
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Diversicare posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant CNA STNA in Oneonta. Apply here.
• 1788 Chicken, LLC - Zaxbys posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Oneonta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oneonta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springville

• Your car is being tracked across Birmingham. The city won't say what happens to the data (al.com)
• 13 fall festivals, Oktoberfests + more you will love in 2026 (bhamnow.com)
• USA TODAY Sports Super 15 Southeast region football rankings, Week 3 (marconews.com)

Holly Pond

• LOCAL VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond, Cold Springs seventh-graders, Fairview JV win tournament titles (cullmantribune.com)
• Obituary: Bonnie Jean Smith (cullmantribune.com)

Hanceville

• Next Miss Wallace State Interest Meeting will be Sept. 10 (cullmantribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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