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Hello again Forsyth! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much faster is Forsyth's new 5G downtown coverage?
  • Need a mammogram in Forsyth without an appointment next week?

Also on today's calendar: Dallas Rodgers at The Den and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Verizon cell sites bring expanded 4G and 5G coverage to Forsyth's problem areas (wgxa.tv) — Forsyth residents are getting significantly better cell service, with new Verizon 4G and 5G sites now live downtown and along I-75, including an antenna on the city water tower behind City Hall. Local leaders say the upgrades finally address long-standing coverage complaints, improving reliability for businesses, visitors, and even 911 calls throughout Forsyth's busiest areas.
   

• Atrium Health Navicent to host Mammo Marathon events throughout October (41nbc.com) — Women in Forsyth can get walk-in mammograms on October 7 at Atrium Health Navicent Imaging Monroe on North Lee Street, with extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Mammo Marathon, running throughout October at several Middle Georgia sites, aims to make breast cancer screening easier by dropping appointment and doctor's order requirements and stressing early detection.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PruittHealth Corporation, Inc. posted a job opening for Admissions Director - Forsyth in Forsyth. Apply here.
  • State of Georiga posted a job opening for Correctional Officer - Burruss Correctional Training Center in Forsyth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forsyth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jackson

  • Jackson to transform into Stranger Things' setting this weekend (jacksonprogress-argus.com)
  • Danarri Brown gets 1 crown, 4 touchdowns in 52-8 Homecoming rout of Rutland (jacksonprogress-argus.com)
  • Kemp temporarily suspends the state fuel tax as prices at the pump continue to soar (wfxg.com)

Macon

  • Downtown Macon eyesore could finally get new life as hotel plans proceed (macon.com)
  • Macon-Bibb commissioners discuss youth violence after Carolyn Crayton Park shooting (41nbc.com)

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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