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🌱 Pierce County Bears vs West Laurens Raiders and 10 more events

Blackshear, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Blackshear! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Pierce County Bears vs Appling County Pirates
  • Appling Christian Academy at Crossroads Christian Academy
  • Pierce County Bears vs West Laurens Raiders

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey everyone.
    Hope your week is going well. I own and solo run a small residential /commercial cleaning service. I have a spot for biweekly and monthly cleaning… (Nextdoor Youmans Chapel)
  • Does anyone know a place that will pick up tires?
    I just bought a property that has at least 17 tires on it and need to get rid of them. (Nextdoor Blackshear Community Friends)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Blackshear. Apply here.
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Lead Customer Service Representative, Full or Part Time in Blackshear. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blackshear here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waycross

  • Bus from Waycross, GA to Des Moines, IA (news-usa.today)
  • Lee County Football Named US Army South Georgia Team of the Month for August 2026 (itgnext.com)

Jesup

  • Former FCI-Jesup correctional officer, inmates sentenced in prison smuggling scheme (wtoc.com)

Folkston

  • South Korean Engineers — 300 — Are Suing the U.S. Government Over the Georgia Hyundai Raid (latintimes.com)
  • Small-town Georgia film delivers big message on democracy (thegeorgiasun.com)
  • 9 Georgia Areas Where You're More Likely To Spot A Cottonmouth This Summer (takingthekids.com)

Ok Blackshear! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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