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Coffee in hand, Winder? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a sad Winder shelter pup transforms once he's outside

Also on today's calendar: Dueling Pianos in Winder! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shelter Dog Looks Defeated in His Kennel, But Outside He Shows Who He Really Is (dogtime.com) — A young dog named Chop is currently at Barrow County Animal Control in Winder, where he looks sad and withdrawn in his kennel but becomes playful and affectionate once outside. Staff and advocates hope local residents will share his story or consider adopting him so he can leave shelter life, regain his spark, and enjoy a loving home.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 26
  • Lake Loop Clean-Up: Your State Parks Day →
    Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S Broad St, Winder
    9:00 am
  • Open House & Fort Tours
    Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad Street, Winder
    9:00 am
    • Wednesday September 30
  • Cruise-In Bethlehem Varsity →
    Bethlehem Varsity, 410 Exchange Blvd, Bethlehem
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday October 1
  • 2026 Sporting Clays Tournament
    Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, 6 Porter St, Winder
    • Friday October 2
  • Network Barrow
    The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, 6 Porter Street, Winder
    9:00 am
    • Friday October 16
  • AIDAN FISHER at TOP DAWG TAVERN →
    Top Dawg Tavern, Bethlehem
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This little cutie is running around in my subdivision.
    Windward subdivision off of 211 Winder.. hoping someone recognizes them. (Nextdoor Windward/ 211)
  • I need an electrician ASAP.
    Homeowners Insurance said that they must be licensed and insured. Who do you recommend? (Nextdoor West Winder)
  • Farmers Home Furniture posted a job opening for Credit Representative in Winder. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Bethlehem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winder here.

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  • Christian Teacher of the Year: 'Thanks for the adventure!' Nick Casson incorporates biblical accounts into special education science, gym classes (heartlandernews.com)

Ok Winder! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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