🌱 See why Helen was named one of the South’s most hospitable towns

Good morning Helen! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See why Helen was named one of the South’s most hospitable towns
• Why a viral World Cup fan picked Helen’s Oktoberfest for his return

Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• This GA town is one of the most hospitable towns in the south. Here's why (macon.com) — Helen just earned a spot among the South’s most hospitable towns, highlighted for its alpine-style downtown, festivals, breweries, shops, waterfalls, and even local wine and spirits. The piece encourages readers to plan a stay or tour, pointing them to the visitors center for trip ideas and noting Helen’s standout charm compared with other Southern destinations.
   

• Viral World Cup fan calls Fairhope favorite stop in America (gulfcoastmedia.com) — A German World Cup superfan who went viral for documenting his U.S. travels now plans a fall return that specifically includes Oktoberfest in Helen alongside big events like the Texas State Fair. His massive online following means Helen’s festival could get extra international attention as part of his college football and events road trip.
   

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📸 Around Helen

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Helen

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Saturday August 8

• Sunflowers & Selfies
  Smithgall Woods State Park 61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545
  10:00 am

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📣 Helen Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 5

• MYES: MYES Open House
  Mt Yonah Elementary School Cleveland, GA 30528
  4:00 pm
• JPN: JPN Open House
  Jack P Nix Elementary School Cleveland, GA 30528
  4:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• WCHS: JV/V SB vs Habersham 4:30/6:30
  White County Cleveland, GA 30528

Friday August 7

• WCHS: First Day
  White County Cleveland, GA 30528

Monday August 10

• MYES: MYES PTO Caffeine Car Line
  Mt Yonah Elementary School Cleveland, GA 30528
  7:00 am

Tuesday August 11

• WCHS: V SB @ Franklin 5:30
  White County Cleveland, GA 30528

Thursday August 13

• WCHS: JV/V SB @ Habersham 4:30/6:30
  White County Cleveland, GA 30528

Friday August 14

• WCHS: FB @ Commerce (Scrimmage) 7:30
  White County Cleveland, GA 30528

Saturday August 15

• WCHS: JV/V SB vs East Forsyth 9:00/11:00
  White County Cleveland, GA 30528
• WCHS: XC @ Athens Christian
  White County Cleveland, GA 30528

Friday August 21

• Monica Spears →
  Creekstone Winery, 295 Hardman Farm Rd, Sautee Nacoochee
  6:00 pm

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

• Murphy USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Cleveland. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Cleveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helen here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Cleveland

• Guardians vs White Sox Odds & Betting Lines For August 09, 2026 (covers.com)
• Truett McConnell University Community Choir invites singers to join for the Fall semester (christianindex.org)
• White County school buses make trial runs ahead of new school year (nowgeorgia.com)

Clarkesville

• The show must go on! (nowgeorgia.com)
• Clarkesville Council to Consider Beer and Wine Sales at Grant Street Site (habershamnews.com)

Baldwin

• Baldwin council to take up Cook annexation Tuesday (nowgeorgia.com)

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Ok Helen! 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: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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