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🌱 How rare weasels were finally spotted again near Denton
Make time for 2026 Homecoming Parade on the Denton Patch calendar
Hello Denton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How rare weasels were finally spotted again near Denton
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Rather cloudy and warm, temps: high: 93, low: 69.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• There are weasels in Georgia (uga.edu) — Researchers have confirmed that long-tailed weasels are living again in the Flat Tub Wildlife Management Area near Denton, marking the first documented sighting in that region in more than 30 years. Using detection dogs to guide camera placement, University of Georgia scientists dramatically improved their ability to spot these elusive predators, helping wildlife managers better understand local habitats and future conservation needs across Georgia. 
📸 Around Denton
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2026 Homecoming Parade
Bacon County School District Alma, GA 31510, USA
5:00 pm - Homecoming Parade
Bacon County High School Alma, GA 31510
5:00 pm - Volleyball @ Toombs
Toombs County High School, 500 Bulldog Rd, Lyons
8:00 pm - Flag Football @ Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy, 553 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald
8:30 pm - BCHS Presents 2026 Homecoming Court
Bacon County High School, GGCQ+6Q, 1190 US-1, Alma
7:00 pm - Fullington Academy at Citizens Christian Academy →
Citizens Christian Academy, 1548 W. Baker Hwy, Douglas
7:30 pm - BCHS Varsity Football VS Clinch
Bacon County School District Alma, GA 31510, USA
7:30 pm - FOR COFFEE Invitational →
Douglas GA - Douglas Residential Junk Drop Off Day →
City Pole Yard, 1011 Shirley Avenue, Douglas
8:00 am - Trivia Night at Cirillo's Pizzeria →
Cirillo's Pizzeria, 113 S Main St, Fitzgerald
7:00 pm - BCHS Homecoming Dance
Bacon County School District Alma, GA 31510
8:00 pm - Homecoming Dance
Bacon County High School Alma, GA 31510
8:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Arby's - Rocket Enterprises posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hazlehurst. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Douglas
- Douglas man sentenced to 60 years in prison for child sex crimes in Coffee County (walb.com)
- Murder at the Amusement Park? Husband Accused of Killing Wife and Moving in with Nanny (people.com)
Fitzgerald
- Eastman, Sandersville hospitals awarded federal funding (41nbc.com)
- Softball Recap: Telfair County Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger (maxpreps.com)
Vidalia
- Strong start to MMS football season (metteradvertiser.com)
- Whitetails Challenge Quail as Value Driver (landreport.com)
Ok Denton! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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