🌱 How a Columbus-to-Blue Ridge route became a top budget road trip.

What's up Blue Ridge! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Columbus-to-Blue Ridge route became a top budget road trip.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Planning a Georgia getaway? These 3 routes are favorites (and cheapest) (savannahnow.com) — One of Georgia’s top budget-friendly road trip routes ends right in Blue Ridge, after winding from Columbus through Rome into the North Georgia mountains. The survey-backed feature notes Blue Ridge’s mountain views, outdoor recreation, and cooler summer temperatures, making it a smart choice for families seeking a closer, cheaper getaway.
   

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📸 Around Blue Ridge

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 18

• 2026 Riverwalk Run Series →
  McCaysville Visitor Center Fannin County Chamber of Commerce, 53 Market St, McCaysville
  4:15 pm

Thursday July 23

• Pickin in the Park →
  Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park, 1156 River Rd, Mineral Bluff
  6:00 pm

Friday July 24

• Mama Won't Fly →
  Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E 1st St, Blue Ridge
  7:00 pm

Friday July 31

• Stand Up Comedy Night →
  Doghobble Cellars, 598 E Main St, Blue Ridge
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 1

• OwnerRez Roadshow - Blue Ridge, GA →
  University of North Georgia Blue Ridge Campus, 56 Nighthawk Dr, Blue Ridge
  9:00 am
• Garlic Festival →
  Kerith House, 611 Maple Grove Rd, Morganton
  12:00 pm

Tuesday August 4

• Community Makers Market →
  CATE Farms: Farm Market, 12400 Appalachian Hwy, Morganton
  10:00 am

Saturday August 8

• Hops, Vines & Dines: A Fundraiser for the Arts →
  Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 W Main St, Blue Ridge
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Leadership Fannin Alumni Event 2026 →
  The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm, 200 Golf Dr, Mineral Bluff
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 20

• Dinner With Friends →
  Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E 1st St, Blue Ridge
  7:00 pm

Saturday September 5

• The Foreigner →
  Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E 1st St, Blue Ridge
  7:00 pm

Saturday September 12

• Jeeps vs. Broncos Car Show →
  CATE Farms: Farm Market, 12400 Appalachian Hwy, Morganton
  10:00 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

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Blue Ridge. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Blue Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blue Ridge here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ellijay

• Manufacturing Sector Capital Project Plans Ramp Up in June (powderbulksolids.com)

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Ok Blue Ridge! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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