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🌱 How a Georgia State student showcased Helen to visiting Japanese students

Helen, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Georgia State student showcased Helen to visiting Japanese students

Also on today's calendar: Mother’s Day Buffet.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Warmer with periods of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
  • Monday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• World Languages Graduate Turns Elective Requirement Into Career (gsu.edu) — A Georgia State student who fell in love with Japanese language helped visiting students explore Georgia, including a trip to the alpine village of Helen. His cross-cultural outings, teaching assistant roles, and work with Japanese organizations led to a job in Japan, underscoring Helen’s place on the map for international visitors.
   

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    Sunday May 10
  • Mother’s Day Buffet
    Unicoi State Park & Lodge , 1788 GA-356 , Helen
    11:00 am
    • Saturday May 23
  • BavarianFest
    Helen Oktoberfest , 1074 Edelweiss Strasse , Helen
    10:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Cleveland. Apply here.
  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Cleveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cleveland

  • Grand Opening Date Announced For New White County Fire Station (wrwh.com)
  • Drought Conditions Worsen Across Northeast Georgia (wrwh.com)

Baldwin

  • DA requests GBI investigation in wake of Baldwin Co. forensic audit findings (unionrecorder.com)
  • Baldwin Assistant Police Chief arrested, accused of stealing from PD (accesswdun.com)
  • Georgia DJJ welcomes 54 new correctional officers (unionrecorder.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Helen

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