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🌱 Planning a fall trip? See what’s new and classic in Helen.
Spotted on the Helen calendar: Alex Meixner: Helen Oktoberfest
Hi there, Helen! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a fall trip? See what's new and classic in Helen.
- Thinking of retiring nearby? See why Helen makes this short list.
- How did college students spend a rainy day serving Helen neighbors?
Also on today's calendar: The Growers & Makers Market at The Garden in Nacoochee Village and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Visions Of The Old World Enchant In Helen (journal-topics.com) — Helen's Bavarian-themed downtown, Oktoberfest schedule, and river tubing scene make it one of Georgia's busiest tourist spots, drawing millions despite its tiny size. Locals and visitors can explore German restaurants, specialty shops, wineries, Uhuburg Castle, and nearby outdoor gems like Unicoi State Park and Anna Ruby Falls, plus a wide range of cabins, hotels, and new businesses in and around town. 
• 9 Best Small Towns To Retire In Georgia (worldatlas.com) — Helen is spotlighted as one of Georgia's best small towns to retire in, thanks to its Bavarian-style downtown, riverfront setting, and proximity to Unicoi State Park and Anna Ruby Falls. The piece also explains Georgia's generous retirement tax breaks and notes that retirees in Helen often live just outside the busy tourist core to balance charm with quieter living.
• Truett McConnell students serve communities across North Georgia (christianindex.org) — Truett McConnell University students recently spent a rainy Serve Day helping residents and ministries across North Georgia, including right here in Helen. Teams walked Helen's streets praying with strangers, supported local seniors, and tackled projects at nearby churches, turning a week of campus grief into hands-on service that many local leaders say met long-unspoken needs.
📸 Around Helen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Helen
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★ Featured events ★
- Alex Meixner: Helen Oktoberfest →
Helen Georgia, 8492 S Main St, Helen
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Crafting Hour (All Ages) →
Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen
3:00 pm - Wildlife of Unicoi →
Visitor Center, 1788 Highway 356, Helen
12:00 pm - Outdoor Family Games →
Unicoi State Park Lodge, 1788 Highway 356, Helen
3:00 pm - The Growers & Makers Market at The Garden in Nacoochee Village →
7025 S Main St, Helen
10:00 am - Oktoberfest →
Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen
6:00 pm - Johnny Koenig at The Heidelberg →
The Heidelberg, 8660 N Main Street, Helen
6:00 pm - Johnny Koenig at Oktoberfest →
The Heidelberg, 8660 N Main Street, Helen
6:00 pm - Johnny Koenig at Oktoberfest →
The Heidelberg, 8660 N Main Street, Helen
1:00 pm - Second Saturday Social →
7025 S Main St, Helen
1:00 pm - Johnny Koenig at Oktoberfest →
The Heidelberg, 8660 N Main Street, Helen
1:00 pm - It's just A Bunch of Hocus Pocus! →
7025 S Main St, Helen
4:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
📣 Helen Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Helen. Apply here.
- Xylem Tree Experts posted a job opening for Foreperson with CDL - Helen, GA in Helen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cleveland
- Cleveland outlines potential annexation plans (nowgeorgia.com)
- White County Schools Celebrates Outstanding Graduation Results (wrwh.com)
- Boil Water Advisory Issued for Carroll/Cagle Street Area (wrwh.com)
Clarkesville
- HCSO Explorers volunteer nearly 150 hours at Chattahoochee Mountain Fair (nowgeorgia.com)
- Habersham schools move ahead with playground project (nowgeorgia.com)
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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