🌱 How a local 5K is transforming Crawford’s historic depot.

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In today's newsletter:

• How a local 5K is transforming Crawford’s historic depot.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot and humid with sunshine, temps: high: 95, low: 73.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Annual race has helped fund Depot for 22 years (theoglethorpeecho.com) — Crawford residents can look forward to the annual Restoration Run 5K, which helps fund ongoing renovations and maintenance at the Historic Crawford Depot. Recent improvements include a new deck, loading dock repairs, and stabilized ramp railings, all supported in part by race proceeds. The event is also tied to the broader Firefly Trail Race Series.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3

• JV Softball @ Banks County
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  4:00 pm
• V Volleyball @ Cedar Shoals (vs Jackson County)
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  6:00 pm
• V Softball vs Banks County
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  6:00 pm
• V Volleyball @ Cedar Shoals
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  7:00 pm

Friday September 4

• MAP Round 1 End
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
• V Football vs Washington Wilkes
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
  7:30 pm
• HS Football vs. Washington-Wilkes
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
  7:30 pm

Saturday September 5

• UGA vs. Tennessee State-3:00
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648

Monday September 7

• Cross Country @ Crawford Depot (no uniforms)
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  4:30 pm

Tuesday September 8

• MS Softball vs. @ East Jackson -5:00
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
• School Council
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
• Subject Area Meetings
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
  3:20 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• K.A. Recruiting posted a job opening for MT OR MLT OR Medical Technologist OR Medical Laboratory Technician OR Medical Laboratory Scientist opening in GA in Winterville. Apply here.
• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Part-time Recreation Assistant / Trails and Open Space in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crawford here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Athens

• UGA film students showcase projects at Athens Film Festival (wuga.org)
• Green homes cost more to build as Athens faces housing shortage (onlineathens.com)
• Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Eastside Library (flagpole.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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