🌱 Patch AM: How Jackson County’s boom could reshape life for Gainesville commuters

What's up Gainesville! 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 Jackson County's boom could reshape life for Gainesville commuters

Also on today's calendar: Multi-Purpose Explosives K9 Handler Course and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 64.
• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Industrial growth along I-85 drives rapid population gains in Jackson County (fox5atlanta.com) — Rapid industrial growth along I-85 is driving big population gains in nearby Jackson County, with former Hall County residents saying Jefferson now feels as crowded as Gainesville. Census data show strong growth in Hall County too, suggesting more commuting, traffic and development pressure for Gainesville-area residents. A major Siemens plant and expanding industrial parks are fueling the boom, while officials still shape long-term infrastructure plans.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gainesville

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Monday August 24
• Softball vs West Hall 5:30 pm
  East Hall Gainesville, GA 30507
• AgLanta Eats: Neighbors + Flavors
  Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Drawing Trees
  Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
• Softball at Oconee Co 6pm
  East Hall Gainesville, GA 30507
Monday August 31
• Multi-Purpose Explosives K9 Handler Course →
  3266 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507
  9:00 am
• Tracking Dog Handler Course →
  3266 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville
  9:00 am
• Single Purpose K9 Handler Course →
  3266 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville
  9:00 am
• Full Service Dog Trainer Course →
  3266 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville
  9:00 am
• Dual Purpose K9 Handler Course →
  3266 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville
  9:00 am
• Full Service K9 Handler Course →
  3266 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville
  9:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Group Training: Group Outing | Gainesville, GA →
  3266 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Lecture Series: John Locke and Revolutionary War Philosophy →
  Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St NE, Gainesville
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We have a lost dog living on our front porch...
  he appears to be a norfolk terrier Yorkie mix...very mild but anxious and looking for his owners. Please post if you know who this dog belongs to. (Nextdoor Thompson Bridge)
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• Papa John's - Fresh Dough GA, LLC posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Gainesville. Apply here.
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Ok Gainesville! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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