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🌱 Canon man among five charged in deadly Hartwell bar shooting
Happening soon: Little Mania Midget Wrestling on the Canon Patch calendar

Good day Canon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Canon man among five charged in deadly Hartwell bar shooting
Also on today's calendar: Little Mania Wrestling on the back lawn! and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Sweltering heat, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• GBI Arrests Five People for Felony Murder in a 2022 Hartwell Shooting Investigation (einpresswire.com) — A Canon resident is among five people now charged with felony murder in a 2022 shooting at Jack's Bar and Grill in nearby Hartwell that killed two men and injured several others. The GBI says the investigation remains active and urges anyone with information to contact its Athens office or submit an anonymous tip through the state tip line or mobile app.
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📸 Around Canon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canon
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★ Featured events ★
- Little Mania Midget Wrestling →
The Station of Hartwell, 43 Railroad St, Hartwell
7:30 pm
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
- Little Mania Wrestling on the back lawn! →
The Station of Hartwell, 43 Railroad St, Hartwell
7:30 pm - TORCH of Hartwell Meeting →
Railroad Street Park, 87 S Jackson St, Hartwell
5:30 pm - Photography Guild →
Southern Hart Brewing Company, 350 E Howell St, Hartwell
7:00 pm - The Knights of Queen (Queen Tribute) →
The Station of Hartwell, 43 Railroad St, Hartwell
7:30 pm
Thursday September 3
Thursday September 17
Monday September 21
Friday September 25
📣 Canon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Brad York Memorial – Southern All Star Super Late Models →
Lavonia Speedway, 6165 Lavonia Hwy, Lavonia
7:00 pm - Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Archery 101 and Hayride →
Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Rd, Royston
2:00 pm - Concert in Royston, Ga Wellness & community park & amphitheater →
Royston Wellness and Community Park, 179-359 Skelton St, Royston
6:00 pm - Concert in Royston, Ga Wellness & community park ... →
Royston Wellness and Community Park, 179-359 Skelton St, Royston
6:00 pm - Lavonia Speedway Weekly Racing →
Lavonia Speedway, 6165 Lavonia Hwy, Lavonia
7:00 pm - Lake Erie College Storm at Emmanuel University (ga.) Soccer Men →
Emmanuel University, 181 Spring St, Franklin Springs
7:00 pm - Your State Parks Day →
Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Rd, Royston
9:00 am
Friday September 4
Saturday September 12
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- KPG Healthcare, LLC posted a job opening for OBGYN Physician in Lavonia. Apply here.
- Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for 1st Forklift operator - $15hr in Lavonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lavonia
- HoneyDew: Sweet Staffordshire Terrier Girl Waiting Months for Forever Home (921wlhr.com)
- Lake Hartwell petition circulates (wgog.com)
Hartwell
- Cars & Guitars Event Coming to Hartwell Saturday (921wlhr.com)
- Five arrested in 2022 deadly shooting at Hartwell bar, GBI says (wyff4.com)
- When Political Disagreement Becomes Hate, Americans Must Ask: What Would Jesus Do? – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
Ok Canon! 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 shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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