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In today's newsletter:

• How a Winder dirt race turned into a full-on tackle fest.
• Why a Winder school shooting is shaping a UK legal debate

Also on today's calendar: Inspire Author Series Presented by Dedra Walker and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: why did the golfer take an extra pair of pants to the golf course ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 60.
• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Two People Got Brutally Trucked In Weird Brawl On The Track During Georgia Dirt Late Model Race (brobible.com) — A chaotic brawl broke out on the track at Winder-Barrow Speedway during a Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series event in Winder after a multi-car crash halted the race. Video shows a man in a yellow vest twice leveled by hard tackles from drivers, while the race eventually resumed with Trae Kirk taking the $5,000 win.    

• Killer's parents could have stopped Southport massacre, inquiry finds (pressnewsagency.org) — A British inquiry into a deadly attack cites a Georgia case where a father was convicted after a 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, using it as an example of holding parents legally accountable. The report urges new duties for parents to report dangerous behavior and is prompting fresh debate on how authorities handle warning signs before mass violence.    

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📸 Around Winder

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winder

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday April 16

• Inspire Author Series Presented by Dedra Walker
  Winder Public Library, 189 Bellview St, Winder
  5:30 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

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Other local events

Friday April 17

• Stargazing New Moon Hike
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  7:00 pm
• Community Campfire
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  8:00 pm
• Stargazing New Moon Hike
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  8:00 pm

Sunday April 19

• Sunday Sensory Walk
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  11:00 am
• Branch Out Your Knowledge: Tree ID Hike
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  11:00 am

Tuesday April 21

• 🌿 Wellness Tastings with the Oasis🥗 (1)
  Wimberly Center for Community Development , 163 M.L.K. Jr Dr , Winder
  10:30 am

Saturday April 25

• Dueling Pianos in Winder!
  Finished Goods Brew Werks , 56 E Candler St , Winder
  7:00 pm

Tuesday April 28

• Trivia Night
  Night Sky Coffee Roasters , 47 N Jackson St , Winder
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Stargazing New Moon Hike
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  7:00 pm
• Community Campfire
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  8:00 pm

Sunday April 19

• Sunday Sensory Walk
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  11:00 am
• Branch Out Your Knowledge: Tree ID Hike
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  11:00 am

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey guys, I am a babysitter.
  I watch 2 kids. So if you want me to watch yours let me know. I can do dates nights anything etc… only looking for one more kid to watch. So if… (Nextdoor County Line Auburn Rd)
• Hey neighbors, I'm a local mobile RV and camper tech based in Winder.
  I come to you at your home, storage lot, or campsite. Roof inspections, electrical, slide issues, general repairs. If you're selling and want it… (Nextdoor Finnigan - Foxdale)

• Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Winder. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Winder. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winder here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hoschton

• These 8 Spooky Small Towns In Georgia Look Like They're Straight Out Of A Horror Movie (familydestinationsguide.com)

Braselton

• Level II neonatal intensive care unit opens in Braselton (tncontentexchange.com)

Dacula

• Do You Love Swimming? See 335 Swim Jobs You Might Love (swimswam.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In case he gets a hole in one !!! (Thank you Ruby S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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