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🌱 How did Jackson’s Lady Devils turn the tables on Strong Rock?
Jackson, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Jackson! 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. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Jackson’s Lady Devils turn the tables on Strong Rock?
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Volleyball vengeance: Lady Devils stop Strong Rock (jacksonprogress-argus.com) — Jackson High’s Lady Devils volleyball team bounced back from an earlier loss to Strong Rock Christian, winning the rematch 2-0 and improving to 6-5. The squad now faces a tough week with matches against Fayette County, Ola, Westside-Macon, Spalding, and Locust Grove, as they continue adjusting under new head coach Alisha Hall. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ambassador Lunch
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Serafino's Italian Bistro 909 Eagles Landing Parkway Suite 120 Stockbridge, GA 30281
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SHRM Leading Human in the AI Era →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Mercer University Regional Academic Canter (RAC) 160 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 -
Ribbon Cutting for The Job Center Staffing [In-person]
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1905 Mt. Zion Rd. Ste 5-17 Morrow 30260
11:00 am -
Business After Hours at The Canopy at Westridge
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 250 Enterprise Parkway McDonough, GA 30253
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The Legacy Lounge Q3 Community Forum
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Frozen Smoke Restaurant Bar 118 MLK Senior Heritage Trail Stockbridge, 30281 United States
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Probate Brunch and Learn
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Pinnacle Financial Partners 384 Northyards Blvd., NW Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30313 United States
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Food Truck Frenzy →
Tanger Station Ballfield, 2950 Tanger Blvd, Locust Grove
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Locust Grove vs Dutchtown →
Locust Grove High School, 3275 S Ola Rd, Locust Grove
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The Citizen's Playbook | Episode 9: The Governor and The People →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout. -
Summit Monday Night Cruise – Featured Vehicles: Late Model Muscle Cars & Motorcycles →
Summit Racing Equipment, 20 King Mill Rd, McDonough
6:00 pm -
Henry Business Builders
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 Hwy 20W McDonough 30253
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The Connection Code™: Influence, Persuade, Lead →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Sleek Coworker McDonough Conference Room, 41 Griffin St, McDonough, GA 30253
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lord please guide me in direction I need to go!!
It seems like the devil is trying to distract me, I’m trying to get car finished with registration, now have to take it to clean air office for them… (Nextdoor Six Star) - Good morning neighbors!
Thank you God for another day!! Prayers for everyone who need it!! Praying I get approved for the waiver for my tag this week!! Praying for something… (Nextdoor Six Star)
- American Woodmark posted a job opening for General Assembly Associate in Jackson. Apply here.
- Ace Electric, Inc. posted a job opening for Electrical Superintendent in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Locust Grove
- Sabert opens new distribution facility in Locust Grove (henryherald.com)
- PGA Tour moving to match play for two-week Tour Championship at two courses (henryherald.com)
- Lindsay Clancy didn't have acute psychosis when she killed her 3 children, psychologist says (henryherald.com)
McDonough
- The Best of Henry County hosts official ribbon-cutting celebration of KRAVE Restaurant in McDonough (henryherald.com)
- Ellabell resident wins $15k in lottery game (bryancountynews.com)
Forsyth
- Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 17-21 (41nbc.com)
Ok Jackson! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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