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Forsyth, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Forsyth! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Monroe County wants to add beds and mental health cells
- How World Cup fans in Atlanta could boost Forsythās tourism economy
- Forsyth resident receives life sentence in brutal Woodstock roommate killing
Also on today's calendar: Main Street Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken covered in mud cross the road two times? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Monroe County Jail considers expansion as inmate population exceeds capacity (41nbc.com) ā Forsyth and Monroe County leaders are weighing a Monroe County Jail expansion as the inmate population regularly exceeds its roughly 175-bed capacity, forcing costly transfers to other jails. Plans being discussed include a new cell block, additional holding cells, and more dedicated space for inmates with mental health needs, with hopes to move forward within the next couple of years. 
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ā¢ How Central Georgia capitalized on World Cup tourism at Atlanta events (13wmaz.com) ā Forsyth tourism leaders used World Cup events in Atlanta to introduce thousands of visitors to Monroe County attractions, from outdoor recreation to local hospitality. Visit Forsyth gathered hundreds of new contacts, and a local fishing guide is already seeing strong interest from families who met him during the tournament. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ āMerciless:' Man sentenced for killing roommate at Woodstock sober living facility (wsbtv.com) ā A man from Forsyth in Monroe County has been sentenced to life in prison, with possible parole after 30 years, for fatally stabbing his roommate at a Woodstock sober living apartment. Prosecutors described the attack as deliberate, while the defense cited mental health issues; the judge also ordered treatment and barred him from Cherokee County. Ā Ā Ā
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Monday July 20
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Main Street Market ā
Forsyth City Hall, 23 E Main St, Forsyth
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Volleyball @ Jones County (Scrimmage)
Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
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Pre-Planning
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MPHS New Student Orientation
Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
12:00 pm -
Elementary Open House
Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
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MPHS Freshman Campus 9th grade / Fine Arts Center
Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
3:00 pm
Friday July 24
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
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New Teacher Orientation
Lamar County Barnesville, GA 30204
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Lamar County BOE
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Preplanning
Lamar County Barnesville, GA 30204
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
Monday July 27
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- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Forsyth. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Forsyth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forsyth here.
š Nearby News
Barnesville
- Planning for new Hog Mountain tower is underway, SRE tells city (barnesville.com)
- Barnesville's golf cart ordinance delayed again (barnesville.com)
- From ginsu knives to beef tallow cream (barnesville.com)
Jackson
- Back to School Bash provides nearly 400 bookbags to students (jacksonprogress-argus.com)
Macon
- Remembering Alan Walden, who helped shape Macon's music legacy (maconmelody.com)
- Weekend Adventures in the Heart of Georgia (7/17-7/19) (middlegatimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was a dirty double crosser. (Thank you Juanita J. for sending it in!)
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