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🌱 Baxley FFA student’s blueberry work earns rare national honor
Also check out Brantley County Girls JV Volleyball @ Appling County on the Baxley Patch calendar
Good morning Baxley! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Baxley FFA student's blueberry work earns rare national honor
- Why Baxley made a national list of beautiful, affordable Georgia towns
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Heavy thunderstorms, temps: high: 87, low: 72.
- Saturday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Baxley student's farm experience earns national recognition (wtoc.com) — A Baxley FFA member from Appling County High School is earning national recognition for his work on his family's 580-acre organic blueberry farm and related research with the University of Georgia. Jamin Miles is one of just four national finalists for the American Star in Agricultural Placement Award, highlighting both his leadership on the farm and the importance of the blueberry industry to the Baxley area. 
• These 8 beautiful towns in Georgia are also affordable, says World Atlas (usatoday.com) — Baxley earns a spot on WorldAtlas's list of beautiful, affordable Georgia towns, with typical home values around $166,000 and average rent near $1,050. The piece notes Appling Hospital and nearby nature trails, positioning Baxley as an appealing option for newcomers eyeing scenic, budget-friendly communities across the state.
📸 Around Baxley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baxley
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★ Featured events ★
- Brantley County Girls JV Volleyball @ Appling County →
Appling County High School, 482 Blackshear Hwy SE, Baxley
4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
- Advanced Financial Algebra / Pre-Cal
Appling County High School Baxley, GA 31513
5:30 pm - Algebra PLC
Appling County High School Baxley, GA 31513
5:30 pm - Volleyball @ Faith Baptist
Appling County High School Faith Baptist High School
8:30 pm - Advanced Algebra
Appling County High School Baxley, GA 31513
5:30 pm - Geometry PLC
Appling County High School Baxley, GA 31513
6:00 pm - Advanced Financial Algebra / Pre-Cal
Appling County High School Baxley, GA 31513
5:30 pm - Volleyball vs Brantley/Faith Baptist (Teacher Appreciation Night)
Appling County High School ACHS Gym
8:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Decoden w/ Kat
Appling County Public Library 242 Parker Avenue, Baxley, GA 31513
3:00 pm - Advanced Financial Algebra / Pre-Cal
Appling County High School Baxley, GA 31513
5:30 pm - Algebra PLC
Appling County High School Baxley, GA 31513
5:30 pm - Volleyball @ Faith Baptist
Appling County High School Faith Baptist High School
8:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
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- Arby's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Baxley. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jesup
- Recovery takes center stage as Georgia bus tour returns to Jesup (wtoc.com)
- Melvin Wade Rowell (theblacksheartimes.com)
- Alvin Harley Howell (theblacksheartimes.com)
Vidalia
- New-look West Laurens softball team managing ups, downs of inexperience in early games (courierheraldtoday.com)
Ok Baxley! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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