🌱 What led to Commerce officers opening fire on Orchard Drive?

Coffee in hand, Commerce? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What led to Commerce officers opening fire on Orchard Drive?

Also on today's calendar: Madison County Board Of Commissioners Public Hearing and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know why the Easter Egg wouldnt cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 93, low: 74.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• UPDATE: Man shot by Commerce Police in critical condition (wgtjradio.com) — A man is in critical condition after Commerce Police shot him Thursday evening while responding to a reported domestic dispute, according to the GBI. Officers say the man threatened residents, then advanced on them with a screwdriver at homes on Forest Avenue and Orchard Drive in Commerce before being shot and taken to a Gainesville hospital.
   

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📸 Around Commerce

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Commerce

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday July 21

• Madison County Board Of Commissioners Public Hearing →
  Madison County Board Of Commissioners,
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday July 21

• JCHS - Panther Preview - 5:30pm
  Jackson County High School Jefferson, GA 30549
  5:30 pm

Thursday July 23

• Pre-Planning
  Jackson County Schools Jefferson, GA 30549
  8:00 am
• Marching Band Parent Show 7:30pm Stadium
  Jackson County High School Jefferson, GA 30549
  6:30 pm
• Leadership Jackson Class of 2026 Graduation Banquet
  Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Commerce Civic Center 110 State Street Commerce, GA 30529
  6:30 pm

Friday July 24

• Inspire Ed.
  Jackson County High School Jefferson, GA 30549
  8:00 am
• Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Nothing Bundt Cakes Braselton
  Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce 2095 GA Hwy 211, Suite 3-B Braselton, GA 30517
  11:00 am

Saturday July 25

• Tanger Outlets Commerce Hosts Back-To-School Bash, July 25 →
  Tanger Outlets Commerce, 800 Steven B Tanger Blvd, Commerce
  11:00 am

Monday July 27

• Pre-Planning
  Commerce City Commerce, GA 30529
• EJMS Open House
  East Jackson Middle School Commerce, GA 30529
  4:00 pm

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📣 Commerce Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday July 20

• Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
  Jackson County Government Jackson County CourthouseJury Assembly Room
  6:00 pm

Tuesday July 21

• Jefferson Farmers Market →
  Jefferson, GA Calendar Jefferson, GA 30549-1403
  3:30 pm
• JCHS - Panther Preview - 5:30pm
  Jackson County High School Jefferson, GA 30549
  5:30 pm

Thursday July 23

• Pre-Planning
  Jackson County Schools Jefferson, GA 30549
  8:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone want a kitten?
  They are eating cat food and ready for a loving home. (Nextdoor Commerce)

• footprint Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Commerce. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Commerce. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Commerce here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson

• Rare Business Coupe: 1951 Kaiser Manhattan (barnfinds.com)

Athens

• UGA receives record amount of donations for 3rd straight year (wsbtv.com)
• What income is needed in Georgia to be considered middle class? (onlineathens.com)
• Shiny Happy People (Originally by R.E.M. & Kate Pierson)... (1079rgvfm.com)

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Ok Commerce! 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: He was a little chicken (Thank you Treva H. for sending it in!)
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