Community Corner
🌱 How a $1,000,000 grant will upgrade Camilla’s Palmer Street water system
You won't want to miss MS Football vs. GA Christian on the Camilla Patch calendar

Good morning Camilla! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $1,000,000 grant will upgrade Camilla's Palmer Street water system
Also on today's calendar: Varsity Football vs. GA Christian and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DCA Awards $40.9 Million in CDBG Grant Funds (savannahceo.com) — Camilla is set to receive a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant for major water system improvements in the Palmer Street target area, benefiting 434 residents, most with low-to-moderate incomes. Part of a broader $40.9 million statewide package, this project will upgrade local water infrastructure and leverage an additional $110,000 in matching funds to improve reliability and quality for your neighborhood.
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📸 Around Camilla
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Camilla
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★ Featured events ★
- MS Football vs. GA Christian →
Centennial Stadium, 45 Industrial Blvd, Camilla
5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Varsity Football vs. GA Christian →
Centennial Stadium, 45 Industrial Blvd, Camilla
7:30 pm - Miller County at Mitchell County →
Mitchell County High School, 1000 Newton Rd, Camilla
7:30 pm - Varsity Softball vs. Brookwood →
Westwood Schools, 255 Fuller St, Camilla
4:00 pm - MS Softball vs. Brookwood →
Westwood Schools, 255 Fuller St, Camilla
5:30 pm - Calhoun County at Mitchell County →
1000 Newton Rd, Camilla
5:30 pm - MS Football vs. Fullington →
Centennial Stadium, 45 Industrial Blvd, Camilla
5:00 pm - Jr. Pro Softball @ Westwood →
Westwood Schools, 255 Fuller St, Camilla
9:00 am - Varsity Softball vs. Deerfield →
Westwood Schools, 255 Fuller St, Camilla
4:00 pm - MS Softball vs. Deerfield →
Westwood Schools, 255 Fuller St, Camilla
5:30 pm - See You at the Pole →
255 Fuller Street, Camilla
7:30 am
Friday September 11
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mitchell County Varsity Football @ Pelham →
Pelham High School, 720 Barrow Ave SW, Pelham
7:30 pm
Friday September 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Walmart Retail Specialist in Camilla. Apply here.
- Circle K posted a job opening for Store Assistant, Full Time in Camilla. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camilla here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newton
- Amplifying Black Women's Voices: The Ladies of 'SheSpeaks' Join Wake Up With Dee (audacy.com)
- Volleyball Recap: Grayson Extends Winning Streak to Four (maxpreps.com)
Albany
- 3 new Assistant United States Attorneys join Ga. criminal division (wrdw.com)
- Stafford hits it big in second Labor Day (furnituretoday.com)
- Dr. William G. Anderson remembered for legacy of courage and care (freep.com)
Ok Camilla! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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