🌱 Why retirees nationwide are eyeing Dublin for affordable small-town living

Good morning Dublin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why retirees nationwide are eyeing Dublin for affordable small-town living
• How Dublin Irish athletes stacked up at the state track championships

Also on today's calendar: June Business After Hours 2026.

Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 61.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Georgia Small Towns Where $1200 A Month Fits A Peaceful Retirement Life (everafterinthewoods.com) — Dublin gets spotlighted as a budget-friendly retirement option, with costs of living and housing well below national averages and realistic for a $1,200 monthly budget. The piece praises Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Festival, walkable downtown, and nearby Little Ocmulgee State Park as big lifestyle perks for current and future residents.
   

• East Laurens' Jackson sweeps state titles in shot put, discus; Laurens County's GHSA track results (courierheraldtoday.com) — Dublin High’s Irish track athletes joined East and West Laurens standouts in a strong showing at the GHSA state championships in Athens, highlighted by East Laurens’ Caleb Jackson sweeping gold in shot put and discus. The article breaks down how Dublin competitors and their Laurens County neighbors placed across relays, hurdles, distance, and field events.
   

---

📸 Around Dublin

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

🗓 Upcoming Events in Dublin

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Wednesday May 27

• ASE (609) Certification Class (East Dublin, GA) →
  Great American Inc, 108 Bank St, East Dublin
  6:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

---

Other local events

Tuesday June 16

• June Business After Hours 2026 →
  Saltwater Fishery, 110 S Jefferson St, Dublin
  5:30 pm

---

📣 Dublin Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

🗓 Events Nearby

Monday May 18

• 3rd Grade Honor's Day
  Treutlen County Soperton, GA 30457
  8:45 am
• 4th Grade Honor's Day
  Treutlen County Soperton, GA 30457
  10:00 am
• 5th Grade Honor's Day
  Treutlen County Soperton, GA 30457
  1:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• 1st Grade Honor's Day
  Treutlen County Soperton, GA 30457
  8:45 am
• 2nd Grade Honor's Day
  Treutlen County Soperton, GA 30457
  11:00 am
• Honors Night 9-11
  Treutlen County Soperton, GA 30457
  6:00 pm

Wednesday May 20

• Kindergarten Honor's Day
  Treutlen County Soperton, GA 30457
  8:45 am
• Pre-K Honor's Day
  Treutlen County Soperton, GA 30457
  11:00 am

Thursday May 21

• Last Day of School
  Wilkinson County Irwinton, GA 31042
• Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
  Treutlen County Soperton, GA 30457

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

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Dublin. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Dublin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dublin here.

---

Ok Dublin! 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 they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook