Community Corner
🌱 How will Hawkinsville’s new $1 million sewer grant be spent?
And on the Hawkinsville Patch calendar - Macon County Varsity Football @ Hawkinsville
What's up Hawkinsville! 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 will Hawkinsville's new $1 million sewer grant be spent?
- See how Hawkinsville restaurants and schools scored on recent inspections.
Also on today's calendar: Macon County at Hawkinsville and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DCA Awards $40.9 Million in CDBG Grant Funds (savannahceo.com) — Hawkinsville is set to receive $1 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funds for Phase I sewer upgrades in the South Union Street Revitalization Area, with the city adding $100,000 in matching money. The project will improve infrastructure for about 60 residents, most of whom are low-to-moderate income, as part of a broader $40.9 million package awarded to rural Georgia communities. 
• Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 31-September 4 (41nbc.com) — Hawkinsville diners can now see the latest food inspection scores, including a perfect 100 for Pulaski County K-12 School's cafeteria and a 76 for La Cabana on Progress Avenue. The roundup also lists dozens of recent scores from nearby Middle Georgia restaurants and school cafeterias, helping you gauge cleanliness and safety before your next meal out or school lunch.
📸 Around Hawkinsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hawkinsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Macon County Varsity Football @ Hawkinsville →
Hawkinsville High School, 24 Red Devil Dr, Hawkinsville
7:30 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- đĽSoftball @ Turner Co
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036
5:30 pm - OneBlood Blood Drive
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036 - đĽSoftball vs Wheeler Co (JH)
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036
5:30 pm - đĽSoftball @ Crisp Co
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036
5:00 pm - đ´đFlag Football @ Montgomery Co (JV/Varsity)
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036
5:30 pm - đJV Football @ Crisp Co
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036
5:30 pm - đĽSoftball @ Telfair Co
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036
5:30 pm - Macon County at Hawkinsville →
Hawkinsville High School, 1 Red Devil Dr, Hawkinsville
7:30 pm - Ebony Drivers Of Middle Georgia 18th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament →
360 Warner Robins Highway, Hawkinsville
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
📣 Hawkinsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Perry Bites & Beats Festival | The Pour Tour Pass →
901 Carroll Street, Perry - Jr. Pro Softball @ Fullington Academy →
Fullington Academy, 264 Pine Avenue, Pinehurst
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Hawkinsville. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Cochran. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hawkinsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cochran
- Bulldogs' top-heavy schedule continues this week (emanuelcountylive.com)
- Lickity Split shapes up to be the new 'it' restaurant in downtown Cochran (courierheraldtoday.com)
Perry
- Piedmont Urgent Care in Perry sees more than 40 patients a day (41nbc.com)
- Northeast and Perry clash, Macon rivals meet in high school football this week (macon.com)
- Grady Donald Shirey, Jr., 54 (emanuelcountylive.com)
Ok Hawkinsville! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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