🌱 Why a Calhoun mom says you shouldn’t skip that mammogram

Hello Calhoun! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Calhoun mom says you shouldn't skip that mammogram
• How did Calhoun softball turn things around before Ridgeland?

Also on today's calendar: PARENTS WEEKEND and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Illuminating the Fight Against Breast Cancer (coosavalleynews.com) — A Calhoun mother's decision not to cancel a mammogram at AdventHealth facilities led to an early breast cancer diagnosis and intensive treatment close to home. She now feels like herself again and is joining the Pink Porch campaign, encouraging neighbors to schedule mammograms and light their porches pink to raise local awareness.
   

• Softball Recap: Calhoun Handles Southeast Whitfield (maxpreps.com) — Calhoun's softball team bounced back from a tough loss by beating Southeast Whitfield 8-5, with four players collecting hits and standout production from Maddie Baggett. The win continues a strong home stretch and sets up another key matchup Thursday against familiar rival Ridgeland that local fans can attend and support.
   

📸 Around Calhoun

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Calhoun

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Copper Creek Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch →
  Cooper Creek Farm, 1514 Reeves Station Rd, Calhoun

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• CHS (JV) Football vs. Adairsville
  Phil Reeve Stadium , Calhoun, GA 30701, USA
  5:30 pm
Friday October 2
• CHS Football vs SE Whitfield *Homecoming
  Calhoun High School, 355 S River St, Calhoun
  7:30 pm
• PARENTS WEEKEND →
  Georgia-Cumberland Academy Seventh-day Adventist Church, 351 Academy Dr SW, Calhoun
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Downtown Calhoun Farmers' Market →
  Downtown City Park, Calhoun
• Copper Creek Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch →
  Cooper Creek Farm, 1514 Reeves Station Rd, Calhoun
• CHS Cross Country @ Rambler XC Invitational
  LaFayette High School, 5178 Round Pond Rd, LaFayette
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Hunger Walk →
  Ray Denmon Pavilion, 1000 Georgia 53 Spur, Calhoun
  2:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Fall Recycling Event →
  Rock Bridge Community Church, 905 Curtis Pkwy SE, Calhoun
Tuesday October 6
• Downtown Calhoun Farmers' Market →
  Downtown City Park, Calhoun
Wednesday October 7
• Copper Creek Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch →
  Cooper Creek Farm, 1514 Reeves Station Rd, Calhoun
Thursday October 8
• Copper Creek Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch →
  Cooper Creek Farm, 1514 Reeves Station Rd, Calhoun

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Have you seen my cat??
  He slipped outside Friday evening and I haven't seen him since. Please contact me if you have any information or whereabouts of him! He's sweet, just… (Nextdoor Curtis Pkwy)

• Buc-ee's posted a job opening for Deli/Food Service Associate in Calhoun. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Calhoun. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calhoun here.

🗞 Nearby News

Adairsville

• SAKAI Celebrates 50 Years in North America and 25 Years of U.S. Manufacturing in Adairsville (coosavalleynews.com)
• Great Locomotive Chase Festival opens Oct. 2 (daily-tribune.com)
• Bartow and Cartersville High Schools Exceeds Georgia's Historic High Graduation Rate (wbhfradio.org)

Dalton

• Candidate Meet & Greet scheduled Oct. 3 (daltoncitizen.com)
• DDDA lowers downtown millage rate (daltoncitizen.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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