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🌱 Football Away @ Rabun and 11 more events
Coming up: Volleyball- End of Season Tournament on the Ila Patch calendar
Hi Ila! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Football Away @ Rabun at Rabun County High School
- Volleyball- End of Season Tournament at Jefferson Middle School
- Cross Country- Away @ Franklin (Bill Woods Invitational) at Franklin County High School
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 69.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.
📸 Around Ila
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ila
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- Football Away @ Rabun
Rabun County High School, 230 Wildcat Hill Dr, Tiger
5:30 pm - Volleyball- End of Season Tournament
Jefferson Middle School, 100 Dragon Dr, Jefferson - Cross Country- Away @ Franklin (Bill Woods Invitational)
Franklin County High School, 6570 GA-145, Carnesville
5:00 pm - Cross Country- NEGIAA Region Championship Meet (@ Stephens Co)
Stephens County High School, 323 Indian Trail, Toccoa
5:00 pm - Football Away @ Hart
Hart County High School, 59 5th St, Hartwell
5:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JV Football
EJHS
5:30 pm - Varsity Softball
EJHS
5:30 pm - Football Away @ Rabun
Rabun County High School, 230 Wildcat Hill Dr, Tiger
5:30 pm - EJMS Football @ Banks County
East Jackson Middle School Commerce, GA 30529
6:00 pm - Varsity Football
EJHS
7:30 pm - Hometown Heroes Football Game
Eagle Stadium, 1435 Hoods Mill Rd, Commerce
7:30 pm - North Georgia Youth League Meet #5 →
Danielsville GA
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Colbert. Apply here.
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Cook in Commerce. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ila here.
🗞 Nearby News
Commerce
- James Edward Mathis (chattanoogan.com)
Athens
- Oak Steakhouse opens in downtown Athens in historic Holman building (onlineathens.com)
- Barberitos Franchise Costs, Fees and ROI Data for 2026 (1851franchise.com)
- Female students struggle with fear, uncertainty over safety in Athens (redandblack.com)
Ok Ila! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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