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🌱 How Calhoun’s new budget and fees could affect your wallet

Calhoun, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Calhoun! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Calhoun’s new budget and fees could affect your wallet
  • Calhoun QB Trace Hawkins draws early Clemson offer for 2028

Also on today's calendar: MLB Summer Drive-In and Fireworks.

Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Calhoun Council Approves FY 2027 Budget, Makes School Board Appointment (coosavalleynews.com) — Calhoun residents now have a finalized FY 2027 city and school budget, along with updated utility and fee schedules available at City Hall and online. Council also expanded Saturday road closures for the Downtown Farmers Market, approved upcoming parade dates, and awarded a key contract for work tied to the State Route 156 Salacoa Creek Bridge project.
   

• STRecruiting: Clemson has positioned itself firmly in the mix to grab 2028 QB Trace Hawkins (sportstalksc.com) — A standout Calhoun quarterback, Trace Hawkins, has earned one of Clemson’s first offers for the 2028 class after impressing at Dabo Swinney’s camp. Already holding offers from LSU, North Carolina, Virginia Tech and others, Hawkins plans more Clemson visits as the Tigers position themselves strongly in his high-profile recruitment.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Community Calendar - Wed, June 24 (daltoncitizen.com)
  • What's Right With Our Schools: SE Whitfield Pawsome Program (wdef.com)
  • Goodlett Appointed To Statewide Training Board (daltonga.gov)

Rome

  • ITF Rome: Jaeda Daniel vs Jo-Yee Chan Odds & Predictions (Jun. 24, 2026) (polymarket.com)

Ok Calhoun! 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: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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