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

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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.
   

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  • 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.
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🗞 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)

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-- 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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