What's up Carlton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 71.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.
📸 Around Carlton
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 20 - FFA Meeting
Madison County Danielsville, GA 30633
3:00 pm - Lady Devils Softball vs Hart Co. ( Jv,V)
ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Elberton, GA 30635
4:30 pm - Cross Country @ Tallulah Falls
Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
4:30 pm - Softball- Home vs. Stephens
Madison County Middle School, 2760 3215, 3215 GA-172, Comer, G
5:00 pm - JV Volleyball vs Oconee
Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
5:00 pm - V Softball vs Cedar Shoals
Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
5:00 pm - V Volleyball vs Oconee
Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
6:00 pm Friday August 21 - Leadership and Instruction
ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Elberton, GA 30635
8:30 am - Blue Devils @ East Jackson
ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Elberton, GA 30635
7:30 pm - V Football @ Hepzibah
Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
7:30 pm - HS Football @ Hepzibah
Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
7:30 pm Saturday August 22 - Miss Oglethorpe County Pageant
Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone recognize this house?
My package was delivered here from Walmart, hopefully someone will return or contact me please and thank you! (Nextdoor Sandy Cross)
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Elberton. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Elberton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carlton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- Athens in Motion Unveils Updated Street Safety Plan (flagpole.com)
- Athens Weekly Concert Preview: Ritmos y Raíces, Rock the Ark, Futurebirds and more (redandblack.com)
- University of Georgia students begin fall semester (onlineathens.com)
Hartwell
- Corps Hartwell Lake Project Office to open 10 Recreation Areas for Hunting in September (wnegradio.com)
Ok Carlton! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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