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🌱 See which Americus landmarks just won major federal preservation funding

Also, don't miss Monroe Varsity Football @ Sumter County on the Americus Patch calendar

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Hello Americus! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • See which Americus landmarks just won major federal preservation funding
  • Which Southwest Georgia team is coming to face Sumter County Friday?

Also on today's calendar: The Spot: Latin Fusion Cuisine and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 89, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NPS Awards $10 million in History of Equal Rights Grants (nps.gov) — Americus is receiving two major federal preservation grants, including funding to rehabilitate the historic Americus Colored Hospital and a separate award for the Bakery Building at Koinonia Farm. Part of a $10 million national package, these History of Equal Rights grants will help protect key local civil rights and heritage sites while boosting cultural tourism and community pride.
   

• Friday Night Rewind (albanyherald.com) — Monroe High's Golden Tornadoes are headed to Americus this Friday night to take on Sumter County in a non-region football matchup, bringing another big game to the local stadium. The roundup also recaps several other Southwest Georgia high school games, highlighting standout performances and shifting region momentum across the area.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate Jan-Apr Full/Part Time in Americus. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Full Time (Daytime) Front of House Team Member in Americus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Americus here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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