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🌱 Why Oneonta just made a national list for Alabama retirees

Spotted on the Oneonta calendar: Oneonta Redskins vs Susan Moore Bulldogs

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Good morning to you Oneonta! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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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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

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 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

Hanceville

Ok Oneonta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- 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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