🌱 Why Southern Living ranks Clayton among the South’s top lake towns

What's up Clayton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Southern Living ranks Clayton among the South’s top lake towns

Also on today's calendar: Stars Over Clayton Drone Show | July 1 in Downtown Clayton, GA and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: It takes longer to run from 2nd to 3rd base than between the other bases,why? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 2 GA lake towns among the best to live in year-round, according to Southern Living experts (macon.com) — Clayton is singled out by Southern Living as one of the South’s best year‑round lake towns, praised for its marinas, dining, and small‑town charm. With nearby lakes Burton, Rabun, Seed, and Tallulah Falls, the article spotlights the area’s mix of outdoor recreation, upscale homes, and local boutiques.
   

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📸 Around Clayton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clayton

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday June 30

• Balance and Stretch (45 minutes) →
  Thrive Wellness Hub, 29 Falcon St, Clayton
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday July 1

• Stars Over Clayton Drone Show | July 1 in Downtown Clayton, GA →
  Clayton City Hall, 837 Hwy 76, Clayton
  6:00 pm
• Stars Over Clayton Drone Show | July 1 in Downtown... →
  Clayton City Hall, 837 Hwy 76, Clayton
  6:00 pm

Tuesday July 7

• Balance and Stretch (45 minutes) →
  Thrive Wellness Hub, 29 Falcon St, Clayton
  6:30 pm

Saturday July 25

• Isaac Atkins live @Fortify Pizza & Buger Bar →
  Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar, 151 N Main St, Clayton
  6:00 pm

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📣 Clayton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday June 27

• Guided Sunset Hike - Tennessee Rock Trail →
  Black Rock Mountain State Park, 3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy, Mountain City
  6:30 pm

Saturday July 4

• “This Land is Your Land” - Hike
  Black Rock Mountain State Park 3085 Parkwa
  9:00 am
• Old Fashioned Picnic & Games
  Black Rock Mountain State Park 3085 Parkwa
  11:00 am
• Monica Spears →
  Tiger Mountain Vineyards & Wedding Venue, 2592 Old 441 S, Tiger
  2:00 pm
• Bike Parade! →
  Black Rock Mountain State Park, 3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy, Mountain City
  6:00 pm
• Line Dancing! →
  Black Rock Mountain State Park, 3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy, Mountain City
  8:00 pm

Saturday August 1

• GA02 Rabun Arena (SC01) →
  Rabun Arena, 100 E Boggs Mountain Rd, Tiger
  2:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Clayton. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Clayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clayton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Toccoa

• Friday, June 26, 2026 (wnegradio.com)
• Update on Construction at Historic Ritz Theatre (wnegradio.com)
• Suspect sought after break-in at Stephens County convenience store (nowgeorgia.com)

Cleveland

• Small Plane Crash In Cleveland Friday Injuries Two (wrwh.com)

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Ok Clayton! 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: There is a Short-Stop in the middle (Thank you Dave L. for sending it in!)
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