🌱 See how Forsyth’s McDonald’s scored on its latest inspection

Hi Forsyth! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Forsyth’s McDonald’s scored on its latest inspection
• How a new Locust Grove ER could cut Forsyth wait times

Also on today's calendar: Forsyth City Council and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 63.
• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 7-11 (41nbc.com) — If you grab a quick bite at the McDonald’s on North Lee Street in Forsyth, its latest health inspection score was a strong 99 on September 8. A broader state report also lists recent scores for dozens of Middle Georgia restaurants and school cafeterias, helping you quickly check how your other favorite spots are doing.
   

• State approves Piedmont Henry's $26M freestanding emergency department (fox5atlanta.com) — Residents in Forsyth could soon see shorter emergency room waits thanks to a new $26 million freestanding ER Piedmont Henry plans to build in Locust Grove, serving the I-75 corridor from McDonough to Forsyth. State regulators have approved the project, which will include 12 treatment rooms, imaging services, and a trauma room, though no construction timeline has been announced yet.
   

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📸 Around Forsyth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forsyth

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18

• The Backlot Players Present: Play On! →
  Forsyth
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16

• MCMS Football vs. Clifton Ridge
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  5:00 pm

Thursday September 17

• JV Football vs Baldwin
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  5:00 pm
• Softball vs Troop County
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  5:00 pm
• JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Columbus
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  5:00 pm

Friday September 18

• Football vs Westside (Macon)
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  7:30 pm

Saturday September 19

• ACT at MPHS
  Mary Persons High School, 300 Montpelier Ave, Forsyth
  8:00 am

Monday September 21

• JV Softball vs West Laurens
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  4:30 pm
• Forsyth City Council →
  6:00 pm
• MPHS Chorus Concert
  Monroe County Fine Arts Center, 27 Brooklyn Ave, Forsyth
  6:00 pm

Tuesday September 22

• JV Softball vs Peach County
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  4:30 pm
• JV/Varsity Volleyball vs Baldwin/Southwest
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  5:00 pm

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📣 Forsyth Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Five Below, Inc. posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Maintenance Tech III in Forsyth. Apply here.
• Perdue Farms posted a job opening for Feed Delivery Logistics Supervisor in Forsyth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forsyth here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Jackson

• St. Vincent de Paul Society members prepare care packages (jacksonprogress-argus.com)
• Georgia board denies clemency for inmate set to die Wednesday (wrdw.com)

Macon

• ‘I owe this community,' new Macon Water Authority executive director says (macon.com)
• Which Macon spot serves the best chicken wings? Cast your vote in Round One (macon.com)
• Laurens County man convicted on drug, gun charges after Macon Walmart arrest (41nbc.com)

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Ok Forsyth! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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