🌱 Why a Cleveland gun shop is ditching its license plate camera

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Cleveland gun shop is ditching its license plate camera

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Gun store removes private Flock camera over customer privacy concerns (nowgeorgia.com) — A Cleveland gun store on U.S. 129 is removing its privately owned Flock license plate camera after customers raised privacy concerns about being tracked when visiting the shop. Owner Michael Carter says security was his original goal, but after threats and community pushback, he’s prioritizing customer trust and Second Amendment privacy by permanently taking the system down.
   

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Friday August 28

• WCHS: FB vs Union 7:30
  White County Cleveland, GA 30528
• MYES: MYES PTO Tattoos and Bracelets
  Mt Yonah Elementary School Cleveland, GA 30528
  7:00 am

Saturday August 29

• WCHS: XC @ East Jackson
  White County Cleveland, GA 30528

Tuesday September 1

• WCHS: JV/V SB vs Dawson 4:00/6:00
  White County Cleveland, GA 30528

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A Cat was Lost on 2026-07-15, more info at https://petfbi.org/api/view/803942/bnrzwfe3
  Lost or found a pet? Report it to Pet FBI at https://petfbi.org (Nextdoor North of the WCHS)
• Looking into finally leaving AT&T cell service which we’ve had for many years.
  The cost has almost doubled. Does anyone have Mint mobile & if so is it reputable etc. (Nextdoor Cleveland)

• Mt. Yonah Animal Hospital posted a job opening for Part-time Veterinary Receptionist (Care Coordinator) - Mt. Yonah Animal Hospital in Cleveland. Apply here.
• Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. posted a job opening for Paramedic - White Co EMS - Full Time - 24/48 Schedule *Sign on Bonus* in Cleveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cleveland here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Helen

• Oktoberfest Is Here! (gbj.com)
• Seven White County Students Named To NGT Presidents List (wrwh.com)

Dahlonega

• Wilson, of Loganville, among those to earn degrees from UNG in summer 2026 (monroelocal.org)

Clarkesville

• Students named to NGTC President's List and Honor Roll for Summer Semester 2026 (wnegradio.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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