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🌱 How Evans vocal students paid tribute to Dolly Parton’s legacy
Evans, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Evans! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Evans vocal students paid tribute to Dolly Parton’s legacy
- Why an Evans teen’s arrest is tied to controversial Flock cameras
- Evans and Lincolnton communities remember Pernie Rachel Thomas Isbell
Also on today's calendar: Hannah Harper: Praise Beneath the Stars and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with drenching t-storms, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vocal students in Evans honor Dolly Parton (wrdw.com) — Vocal students at Voce Studios in Evans lowered their flag and gathered to sing in memory of Dolly Parton, reflecting on how her music and generosity shaped them. Local educators and fans from the Augusta area also shared how her Imagination Library and personal kindness inspired children’s literacy and touched lives close to home. 
• Evans teen arrested after license plate readers damaged in Columbia County (wrdw.com) — An 18-year-old from Evans has been arrested in connection with several damaged license plate reader cameras around Columbia County and is being held without bond. The case unfolds amid growing statewide and national controversy over Flock camera use, misuse by some officers, and new safeguards the company is rolling out under public pressure.
• Pernie Rachel Thomas Isbell (wnegradio.com) — Family and friends are remembering Pernie Rachel Thomas Isbell, who recently passed away at 93 and spent many years worshiping at Abilene Baptist Church in Evans before moving to Lincolnton. Her celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 29, in Toccoa, with the family requesting donations to the Augusta Stars Special Olympics team in lieu of flowers.
📸 Around Evans
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★ Featured events ★
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Ozark Mountain Daredevils →
Columbia County Performing Arts Center, 1000 Market St, Evans
7:30 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
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Playtime Palooza →
Columbia County, GA Calendar, 145 N. Louisville St., Harlem
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Technology Class for Beginners →
Columbia County, GA Calendar, 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown
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Tech Help with Juwan →
Columbia County, GA Calendar, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
3:00 pm -
Columbia County Cup- Hosted By Bulls Rush FC
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Patriots Park: 5445 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA 30813 Blanchard Woods Park: 4600 Blanchard Woods Drive, Evans, GA 30809 -
Grab & Go Craft →
Columbia County, GA Calendar
10:00 am -
Timeless Tales Princess Storytime →
Columbia County, GA Calendar, 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown
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Hannah Harper: Praise Beneath the Stars →
Evans Towne Center Park, 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans
6:30 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
📣 Evans Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sassy Stitchers →
Columbia County, GA Calendar, 7022 EVANS TOWN CENTER BLVD, Evans
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Pigeon Triple Feature →
Columbia County, GA Calendar, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
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Wigglers & Jigglers Baby Story time →
Columbia County, GA Calendar, 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown
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Baby Play Date →
Columbia County, GA Calendar, 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown
11:00 am
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Roof Savers??
Have any of y’all had any experience with this company?? Are they expensive?? Is it a good product or just hype?? Any opinions will be appreciated. (Nextdoor Northwood)
- Club CAR Inc posted a job opening for Material Handler (Loading) in Evans. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Evans. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evans here.
🗞 Nearby News
Martinez
- Phoenix Wrestling Experience Brings Friday Night Fights to Martinez (wfxg.com)
- Funeral held for Richmond County deputy who died in crash (wrdw.com)
Grovetown
- Columbia County's first hospital brings medical care closer to home (augustachronicle.com)
- Pizza maker brings Neapolitan pies from truck to shop (augustachronicle.com)
- Police Report - 8/25/26 (statesboroherald.com)
Appling
- These 8 beautiful towns in Georgia are also affordable, says World Atlas (augustachronicle.com)
Ok Evans! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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