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🌱 Banks County Leopards vs Parkview Panthers and 10 more events
Also, don't miss JCHS Varsity Volleyball on the Homer Patch calendar
Good morning Homer! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Banks County Leopards vs Parkview Panthers
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homer
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★ Featured events ★
- Banks County Leopards vs Parkview Panthers →
Banks County High School, 1486-A Historic Homer Hwy, Homer
5:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JCHS Varsity Volleyball
Apalachee High School
5:00 pm - JCHS JV Volleyball
Apalachee High School
5:00 pm - JV Volleyball
EJHS
5:00 pm - Varsity Softball
Tallulah Falls
5:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball
EJHS
5:00 pm - JCHS 9th Football
Jackson County High School, 152 Jaxco Jct, Hoschton
5:30 pm - JCHS Varsity Softball
Walnut Grove High School
5:30 pm - JV Football
East Hall
5:30 pm - JCHS JV Football
North Oconee High School
5:30 pm - JCHS Chorus Concert 7pm
Jackson County High School Jefferson, GA 30549
7:00 pm - JCHS Varsity Football
Jackson County High School
7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member Night Shift in Commerce. Apply here.
- Banana Republic, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Commerce Tanger in Commerce. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Commerce
- Memory Lane RV Highlights Toy Hauler Options in Commerce, GA (timesoftheislands.com)
- Volleyball Power Rankings: October (Powered by Porter Insulation) (blitzsportsga.com)
Baldwin
- Softball Recap: Northside Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger (maxpreps.com)
Cornelia
- After tragedy hit, Alex McFarlane lived with his former teachers in Georgia. Now he faces their favorite team (inquirer.com)
Ok Homer! 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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