🌱 How a new McDonald’s and safety concerns could reshape Graceville’s future.

What's up Graceville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new McDonald’s and safety concerns could reshape Graceville’s future.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
• Thursday: Delightful with sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Graceville Commission Approves McDonald's Rezoning, Hears Public Safety Concerns During May Meeting (thegracevillenews.com) — Graceville’s city commission has approved rezoning for a future McDonald’s on Brown and Cotton Streets while also tackling major stormwater, utility, park, and bridge projects that will reshape local infrastructure. Residents pressed leaders about police staffing and safety after recent gunfire reports, and officials acknowledged shortages while promising better communication and continued recruitment as the city transitions to a new mayor.
   

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📸 Around Graceville

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Pearson Testing
  Emerald Coast Technical Coll ege, 761 N 20th St, Defuniak Springs
  10:00 am
• Reading with Bear the Therapy Dog →
  Freeport Public Library, 76 FL-20, Freeport
  3:30 pm
• Chess Club @ DFS Library →
  Walton-DeFuniak Public Library, 3 Circle Dr, Defuniak Springs
  3:30 pm

Thursday June 4

• Crafty Corner @ DFS Library →
  Walton-DeFuniak Public Library, 3 Circle Dr, Defuniak Springs
  10:00 am
• Executive Committee Regular Meeting — Wonderful... →
  Northwest Florida State College Chautauqua Center DeFuniak Springs, 908 US-90 Building 2, Defuniak Springs
  12:00 pm
• City Beautification and Tree board →
  DeFuniak Springs, FL Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Mindful Movement →
  The Yoga Garden Collective, 48 Commerce Ln #6, Freeport
  5:30 pm

Saturday June 6

• Creative Craft Collective →
  Freeport Public Library, 76 FL-20, Freeport
  10:00 am
• Adult Chess @ DFS Library →
  Walton-DeFuniak Public Library, 3 Circle Dr, Defuniak Springs
  2:00 pm
• Faith Factor →
  Florida Chautauqua Theatre, 840 Baldwin Ave, Defuniak Springs
  3:00 pm

Monday June 8

• PERT/CASAS/WBST/TABE testing
  Emerald Coast Technical Coll Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  9:30 am
• Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Special Meeting →
  DeFuniak Springs, FL Calendar
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 🌀 Today marks the official start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season!
  As you navigate the road to being prepared, make sure you plan for each stop below! 1. Know Your Zone, Know Your Home 2. #MakeAPlan 3. Build a… (Nextdoor )

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chipley. Apply here.
• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member Part Time in Cottondale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Graceville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Chipley

• Cheapest Gasoline Prices Within 20 Miles of Chipley, Florida as of June 1, 2026 (fosterfollynews.net)
• Corbin Joseph Hicks, 100 of Chipley, Florida Passes on May 29, 2026 (fosterfollynews.net)
• Watermelon Contest Entries Due 6/25 2026 (chipleybugle.com)

Cottondale

• The answers were so crystal clear – how were they not seen by all? (jacksoncountytimes.news)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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