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Commerce, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Commerce! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Commerce student just walked at Georgia College commencement?
Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local students participate in commencement at Georgia College & State University (mainstreetnews.com) — Georgia College & State University recently recognized several area students at its spring 2026 commencement, including Walker Martin of Commerce, a management information systems bachelor’s candidate. The list also highlights graduates from nearby Jefferson, Hoschton, Braselton, Athens, and other communities, showcasing local academic achievements across multiple colleges and majors. 
📸 Around Commerce
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Strange Duck Showdown 2 →
Strange Duck Brewing Co, 26 Old, Commerce
7:00 pm
Friday June 26
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Other local events
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BOE Board Meeting
Commerce City Commerce, GA 30529
6:00 pm -
Hoschton Farmers & Art Market
Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Hoschton, 4272 Hwy 53
12:00 pm -
June 2026 Women in Business Presented by Tanger →
Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Jackson County Historic Courthouse
11:30 am -
2026 Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Annual Lunch & Learn
Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Jackson County Historic Courthouse 85 Washington Street Jefferson, GA 30549
11:30 am
Thursday June 11
Saturday June 13
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cross Country Summer Workouts (HS Track)
Madison County Danielsville, GA 30633
7:00 am -
BOE Board Meeting
Commerce City Commerce, GA 30529
6:00 pm -
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
Jefferson, GA Calendar, 1000 Washington Street, Jefferson
6:00 pm -
Hoschton Farmers & Art Market
Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Hoschton, 4272 Hwy 53
12:00 pm -
MCMS Cheer Camp
Madison County MCMS Gym
8:30 am -
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
Jackson County Government Jackson County CourthouseJury Assembly Room
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Jefferson Farmers Market →
Jefferson, GA Calendar Jefferson, GA 30549-1403
3:30 pm
Thursday June 11
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com/
This Link shows you where they're putting all the data centers by State... What the cost will be for health, electric, water, & the wildlife… (Nextdoor Commerce) - More info on the health impact on those who live near data centers.
It’s not good! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C7rSskmnq/?mibextid=wwXIfr (Nextdoor Commerce)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Commerce. Apply here.
- Kenco posted a job opening for Forklift Operator 2nd Tues - Fri in Jefferson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Commerce here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jefferson
- Michigan State's new CB commit receives first ranking on 247Sports (spartanavenue.com)
Hoschton
- Obituary and funeral service: Charles Ray Collins, 81, of Social Circle (monroelocal.org)
Athens
- Tracy Smith Attempts to Unseat Ovita Thornton in Commission District 9 Runoff (flagpole.com)
- Athens GA Live Music Presents: Intension, 7th Try, Quentin Love and More (flagpole.com)
- Early voting begins statewide in Georgia, Denson and Fisher compete in runoff for Athens mayor (redandblack.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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