🌱 What led to a Clayton man’s arrest on serious felony charges?

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In today's newsletter:

• What led to a Clayton man's arrest on serious felony charges?

Also on today's calendar: Meal Prep Afternoon.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Clayton man arrested on rape, assault charges in Rabun County (fox5atlanta.com) — A 39-year-old Clayton resident has been arrested in Rabun County on multiple serious charges, including rape and aggravated assault, after deputies responded to a disturbance call Monday. Investigators say the case remains active, with limited details released to protect the victim's privacy, and it will be turned over to the Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney once evidence gathering is complete.
   

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Saturday August 29
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  Universal Joint Clayton, 109 N Main St, Clayton
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Sunday September 6
• Meal Prep Afternoon →
  Thrive Wellness Hub, 29 Falcon St, Clayton
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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 22
• To The Limit! The Ultimate Eagles Experience at Ritz Theatre, Toccoa, GA →
  THE HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE, 166 W Doyle St, Toccoa
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Isaac Atkins live @Fortify →
  Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar, 151 N Main St, Clayton
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Coat of Many Colors - A Dolly Parton Tribute →
  THE HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE, 166 W Doyle St, Toccoa
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Stars & Scars →
  Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar, 151 N Main St, Clayton
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Ray Ferrara →
  Tiger Mountain Vineyards & Wedding Venue, 2592 Old 441 S, Tiger
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Lauren Jordan →
  Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar, 151 N Main St, Clayton
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Jesse Williams Band →
  Tiger Mountain Vineyards & Wedding Venue, 2592 Old 441 S, Tiger
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Forge an American Tomahawk →
  Foxfire Fund Inc, 200 Foxfire Ln, Mountain City
  10:00 am
Friday October 30
• Evan Dupree - Illusions of the Paranormal →
  THE HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE, 166 W Doyle St, Toccoa
  6:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Clayton. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Clayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clayton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clarkesville

• Commission rejects go-kart track, allows RC cars (nowgeorgia.com)
• Strong demand drives $50.2 million Habersham bond sale (nowgeorgia.com)
• Ray Virgil Taylor (nowgeorgia.com)

Toccoa

• Congressman Clyde comes to Toccoa; honors Julie Paysen (wnegradio.com)
• Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (wnegradio.com)

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-- 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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