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Eatonton, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • When you can visit nearby national forests for free from Eatonton.

Also on today's calendar: Poker at Pals Watering Hole — Lake Oconee Life and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest announces 2026 Fee‑Free Days (wrwh.com) — Eatonton-area residents can enjoy multiple fee-free days at Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest sites in 2026, including National Trails Day on June 6 and several major holidays. Locals are encouraged to volunteer on trails, join nature walks, or simply visit without standard day-use fees, and can call the Eatonton ranger office for details on nearby recreation options.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Come see us this weekend at the farm stand!
    Saturday, June 6th 9-noon 306 Shady Dale Rd Eatonton Squash Zucchini Onions Potatoes Cucumbers Eggs Fresh milled flour bread mixes Mason jar cookie… (Nextdoor Martin Mill)
  • Who do you contact to get tree removal permission along Lake Oconee.
    I filled out the form online with Ga Power and after about a month I got a message that I need to let them know what contractor was doing the work. … (Nextdoor Long Shoals Rd)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Eatonton. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Eatonton, Georgia in Eatonton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eatonton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • World Cup 2026: The Very Best Hotels & Suites in Every Host City (elitetraveler.com)
  • Lieutenant governor hopefuls sharpen personal attacks in debate about leading Georgia Senate (theaugustapress.com)
  • Fairburn receives 2-star CMS rating in Fulton County for Q1 2026 (southfultontoday.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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