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Cochran, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Cochran! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did your favorite Cochran spots score on health inspections?
- See how Cochran’s home prices stack up in the Macon metro
Also on today's calendar: Christmas in July at Cochran Motor Speedway Night One and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 15-19 (41nbc.com) — If you’re eating out in Cochran, three local spots just received new health inspection scores: Dairy Queen, Bleckley LEC’s cafeteria, and Cochran Smokers all earned ratings in the 70s and 80s. The report also lists dozens of other recent scores across Middle Georgia, so you can quickly compare how Cochran restaurants stack up to nearby towns. 
• Cities with the most expensive homes in the Macon metro area (mcduffieprogress.com) — Home values in Cochran now average about $170,600, with prices up more than 40% over the last five years, according to new Zillow-based rankings for the Macon metro. The list shows how Cochran compares with nearby cities like Macon, Gray, and Forsyth, helping local buyers and sellers gauge where the market is headed.
📸 Around Cochran
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(PUL) Quite a Catch →
M E Roden Memorial Library, 151 Commerce St, Hawkinsville
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Thursday July 2
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Christmas in July at Cochran Motor Speedway Night One →
Cochran Motor Speedway, 241 Jim Wimberly Rd, Cochran
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Christmas in July at Cochran Motor Speedway Final Night →
Cochran Motor Speedway, 241 Jim Wimberly Rd, Cochran
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Christmas in July at Cochran Motor Speedway Final... →
Cochran Motor Speedway, 241 Jim Wimberly Rd, Cochran
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CSB Baseball Georgia College Showcase - Cochran... →
Knights Field, Cochran
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CSB Baseball Georgia College Showcase - Cochran, GA 2026 →
Knights Field
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(PUL) Roald Dahl Storytime →
M E Roden Memorial Library, 151 Commerce St, Hawkinsville
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(PUL) Knitting Club →
M E Roden Memorial Library, 151 Commerce St, Hawkinsville
5:30 pm
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Tuesday July 21
Wednesday July 22
Thursday July 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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(PUL) Marc Griffiths Ventriloquist →
M E Roden Memorial Library, 151 Commerce St, Hawkinsville
12:00 pm
Thursday June 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Cochran. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Cochran. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cochran here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eastman
- 2026 NBA Draft: Five Best Fits From the First Round (macon.com)
- Georgia National Fair raising admission prices for 2026 Georgia National Fair ticket prices increase ahead of 2026 event (41nbc.com)
- Cities with the most expensive homes in the Warner Robins metro area (mcduffieprogress.com)
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- Emory Hospital Warner Robins celebrates one year of serving Middle Georgia (41nbc.com)
- ‘Cook with heart.' New Warner Robins spot offers top-notch burgers & more (macon.com)
- Federal prosecutors drop charges against 2 men accused of trying to smuggle aircraft parts to Iran (13wmaz.com)
Ok Cochran! 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: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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