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Colbert, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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Today's riddle: Why was the skeleton lonely? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 46.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

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  • Funniest thing you'll ever hear!
    Please listen till the end... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzVJAYTcPOI (Nextdoor Busbin Lane)
  • University of Georgia posted a job opening for Part Time Building Services Worker - Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Athens. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Athens

  • Kendall Jenner in Red T-Shirt and Khaite Jeans at 818 Tequila Tailgate Event • CelebMafia (celebmafia.com)
  • Georgia Trick-or-Treat Alert: Halloween Candy Up 71% by Oct. 31 (newsbreak.com)
  • People Are More Likely to Pick Up Litter When Told What's in It for Them (scientificinquirer.com)

Watkinsville

  • Why Isn't Whit Weeks Playing for LSU? What's Landry Kiffin's BF Doing Instead? (heavy.com)

Commerce

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the skeleton lonely?" — He had no body to play with. (Thank you Margie S. for sending it in!)
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