🌱 Harlem man on probation now faces serious new rape allegation

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• Harlem man on probation now faces serious new rape allegation

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Today's riddle: What music do rabbits like to dance to? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 75 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Columbia County man's criminal history takes darker turn with rape allegation (theaugustapress.com) — A Harlem resident on probation for a prior violent hammer incident was arrested Friday after Columbia County deputies stopped his vehicle on rape warrants from Hall County. Authorities say he had been living on Otis Way in Harlem and has a long history of troubling encounters with law enforcement, including past assault and impersonating an officer charges.
   

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Friday July 24

• Playtime Palooza →
  Harlem Branch Library, 145 N Louisville St, Harlem
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Other local events

Saturday July 25

• Teen Talent Show & Tell →
  Harlem Branch Library, 145 N Louisville St, Harlem
  10:30 am

Friday August 7

• Lakeside Varsity Football @ Harlem →
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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday July 19

• NRA Basics of Pistol Firearm Instructional Class →
  Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Tactical Advantage Sportsman's Complex Building 00445, Carter Road Fort Gordon, GA 30905
  8:00 am
• Vinyl Sunday — Savannah River Brewing Co. →
  Savannah River Brewing Co., 813 5th St, Augusta
  2:00 pm
• National Treasure | Movies at the Miller →
  Miller Theater, 708 Broad St, Augusta
  2:00 pm
• Sunset Soiree: Grown & Sexy Rooftop Vibes →
  Summer House Venue Collection, 2735 Washington Rd, Augusta
  7:00 pm

Monday July 20

• Eisenhower Lakes Junior Golf Camp
  Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Eisenhower Lakes Golf Club 537 Range Rd. Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905 United States
  8:30 am
• Senior Aerobics →
  Augusta Calendar, 2463 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta
  9:00 am
• [Senior Program] - Chair Aerobics →
  Augusta Calendar, 2463 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta
  9:00 am
• Line Dancing →
  Augusta Calendar, 2463 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta
  10:00 am
• [Senior Program] - Exercise Hour →
  Augusta Calendar, 2540 Wheeler Rd., Augusta
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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• FDM Field Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Harlem. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Grovetown

• Planning Commission postpones request to rezone Grovetown dog kennel amid contentions over property covenants (theaugustapress.com)

Evans

• Oasis Club sends kids back to school with supplies, memories (wrdw.com)
• Sheppard Takes Control Late For Lucas LM Score (speedsport.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hip Hop (Thank you Michele B. for sending it in!)
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