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Good morning to you Forsyth! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much could Forsyth homeowners save under the new school tax rate?
- How did Forsyth's Taco Bell and Hampton Inn score on inspections?
- What Forsyth's 1890 and 1920 maps reveal at the Depot
Also on today's calendar: Main Street Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Hot with periods of sun, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 71.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. UPDATE: Monroe County school board approves tentative 14.999 millage rate, public hearings set (41nbc.com) — Forsyth-area homeowners should know the Monroe County school board has tentatively set a 14.999 millage rate for FY 2027, which could lower taxes on a $350,000 home by about $164. The rate is still above the rollback level, and residents can weigh in at public hearings on September 3 and 10 before the final vote. 
2. Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 10-14 (41nbc.com) — Recent health inspections show Taco Bell on North Lee Street in Forsyth earned a perfect 100, while the Hampton Inn on Frontage Road scored a strong 97. The broader report also lists dozens of restaurant and food-service scores across Middle Georgia counties for inspections conducted August 10–14.
3. JUST THE WAY IT IS: Learn Monroe County history at depot (mymcr.net) — You can explore Monroe County's past at the Depot, including rare Sanborn fire insurance maps of Forsyth from 1890 and 1920 that reveal how local streets and buildings have changed. Exhibits also highlight Native American history, early farming tools, home and medical artifacts, and stories of local schools and notable Monroe County figures.
4. New Deputy Warden of Administration at Johnson State Prison • The Georgia Virtue (thegeorgiavirtue.com) — A Georgia Department of Corrections announcement out of Forsyth names Matthew Newkirk the new Deputy Warden of Administration at Johnson State Prison, effective August 16. Newkirk, who advanced quickly through accounting roles at Macon State Prison, will now oversee the prison's business office, property and supply operations, and food service departments.
📸 Around Forsyth
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forsyth
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★ Featured events ★
- Business After Hours at Forsyth Self Storage →
Forsyth Self Storage, 76 Mize St, Forsyth
5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- 9th Football @ Hampton
Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
5:00 pm - Softball vs Westside (DH)
Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
5:00 pm - JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Warner Robins
Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
6:00 pm - Gold Rush Pep Rally
Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
6:00 pm - Main Street Market →
Forsyth City Hall, 23 E Main St, Forsyth
9:00 am - Lunch Time Live →
Forsyth City Hall, 23 E Main St, Forsyth
11:00 am - Football @ Jackson
Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
📣 Forsyth Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lamar County Board of Health Meeting →
Lamar County School System, 100 Victory Ln, Barnesville
12:00 pm - LCHS Ring/Letter Jacket Orders, Parent Meeting
Lamar County LCHS
5:00 pm - Dodge County Varsity Football @ Lamar County →
Lamar County High School, 1 Trojan Way, Barnesville
7:30 pm - Bowdon Varsity Football @ Lamar County →
Lamar County High School, 1 Trojan Way, Barnesville
7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Forsyth. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Forsyth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forsyth here.
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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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