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š± Wetumpka grad takes on her first second-grade class this fall
Wetumpka, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Wetumpka! Weāre back, helping you stay up to date with whatās happening. Let's take on the day together! āļøļø
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- Wetumpka grad takes on her first second-grade class this fall
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 73.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Class of 2026 Teacher Education Graduates Begin the Fall in Classrooms (huntingdon.edu) ā A new Huntingdon College graduate from Wetumpka, Mattie Moulton, is starting her teaching career this fall with a second-grade classroom at Pike Road Elementary, just down the road from home. Sheās one of 14 members of the collegeās Class of 2026 teacher education program who have landed jobs across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, many returning to serve their hometown communities. 
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Preschool Stortyime ā
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Wetumpka, AL Calendar, 212 South Main Street, Wetumpka
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Friday August 7
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical ā
Alabama Shakespeare Festival, 1 Festival Dr, Montgomery
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BRICK CONVENTION | LEGO Fan Expo | Montgomery, AL ā
montgomery convention center, 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery
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Beautiful - The Carole King Musical ā
Blount Cultural Park, 1 Festival Dr, Montgomery
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GW Campus GW Community Forums
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City Council Meeting ā
Tallassee City Hall, 3 Freeman Ave, Tallassee
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GW Campus Meet the Patriots
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Engineering Day 2026 | Hosted by NSBE Montgomery Professionals ā
Morningview Elementary School, 2849 Pelzer Ave, Montgomery
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Chattanooga Lookouts at Montgomery Biscuits ā
Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St, Montgomery
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Three Rivers August Bike Night ā
Punishers LEMC Three Rivers Clubhouse, 184 Hot Rod Ln, Elmore
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Montgomery Biscuits vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos ā
Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St, Montgomery
6:35 pm
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Thursday August 13
Saturday August 15
Wednesday August 26
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SECURITY ALERT: Hackers are attacking hotel WI-FI's.
The news article details the issues. TO PREVENT being hacked, here are some best practices: 1 - A Good VPN - Not browser-based, but an actual VPNā¦ (Nextdoor Wallsboro) - August 1 through 7 is National WIC Breastfeeding Week.
Breastfeeding is important because human milk helps babies grow strong and healthy. ADPH and the WIC Program want to support families in theirā¦ (Nextdoor )
- The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Wetumpka. Apply here.
- Valet Living posted a job opening for Part-time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist - Night in Wetumpka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wetumpka here.
š Nearby News
Elmore
- Fifth defendant sentenced in Elmore Correctional drug-trafficking scheme (wsfa.com)
- Montgomery Public Schools identifies areas most likely to be congested, stresses road safety as kids head back to school (wsfa.com)
- Child nutrition workers in Autauga, Elmore counties prepare for new school year (waka.com)
Montgomery
- Mayor, City Council Honor Montgomery's World Champion 8U All-Stars (waka.com)
- What to do in Montgomery for Aug. 6-12 (montgomeryadvertiser.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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