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🌱 Eatonton cadet earns top leadership honors and Army advancement opportunity

Eatonton, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Eatonton cadet earns top leadership honors and Army advancement opportunity
  • Why ICE targeted a previously deported offender in Eatonton this month

Also on today's calendar: Dawg Days of Summer (in Winter) Races.

Today's riddle: What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Georgia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 73, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 28 cadets earn DMS recognition (ung.edu) — An Eatonton native, Tucker Easter, is among 28 University of North Georgia cadets honored with DMS recognition and is advancing through the Army’s Green to Gold officer program. He now serves as deputy commander for a key leadership development program and urges future leaders from communities like Eatonton to embrace small-scale leadership opportunities that build confidence and skills.
   

• DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested in Georgia (dhs.gov) — Federal immigration officials recently arrested a previously deported Honduran man in Eatonton who has prior convictions for aggravated assault and property damage, plus other arrests. Homeland Security highlighted his case, along with several others across Georgia, as part of a push to emphasize immigration enforcement against people accused or convicted of serious crimes in local communities.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Took the 90 Haunted Eatonton tour last night!
    What a blast! What great talent and imagination. This is super fun event not to miss. Contact www.georgiawritersmuseum.org to register. There are… (Nextdoor Great Waters)
  • Please keep an eye out on these dogs.
    I saw the first one Belle on my camera last night about 9:32 in the 700 block of S Steel. (Nextdoor Leisure Acres)
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Assistant Manager MIT in Eatonton. Apply here.
  • Rose Acre Farms, Inc. posted a job opening for OC Shipper Cooler in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eatonton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buckhead

  • Atlanta homicide suspect arrested after SWAT raid in Johns Creek (fox5atlanta.com)
  • Celebrating creativity at Gallery Anderson Smith in Midtown Atlanta (atlantanewsfirst.com)
  • This drapery pro built a workroom operation to partner with the design trade (businessofhome.com)

Madison

  • Entry List: 2026 FloRacing Night In America At Volunteer Speedway (floracing.com)
  • Athens jailer charged with assaulting teen during sexual encounter (classiccitynews.com)

Ok Eatonton! 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: "What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes?" — A nervous wreck (Thank you Fiona M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Eatonton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Eatonton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.