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🌱 Can Jackson turn its Homecoming blowout into a playoff springboard?

And check out Hawkins Thriller 5K Jackson, GA on the Jackson Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Jackson! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Jackson turn its Homecoming blowout into a playoff springboard?

Also on today's calendar: Hawkins Thriller 5K Jackson and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Danarri Brown gets 1 crown, 4 touchdowns in 52-8 Homecoming rout of Rutland (jacksonprogress-argus.com) — Jackson fans just watched a huge Homecoming win, as the Red Devils crushed Rutland 52-8 behind four touchdowns and 213 rushing yards from star back Danarri Brown. With Jackson now 2-3 and sharper on both sides of the ball, the team turns its focus to a pivotal road trip to Callaway that could help secure a first-round playoff game back on Red Devil Hill.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning neighbors!!
    Today got things to do… not at work til I get out on schedule! Hope you have a good day!! (Nextdoor Six Star)
  • Looking for a good pet groomer in or around Jackson area.
    I have a 80lb lab that is very gentle, that needs his nails trimmed. Bath too. (Nextdoor Jackson Lake NW)
  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Full Time in Jackson. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Locust Grove

McDonough

  • 2090 Highway 20 W, McDonough, GA 30253 (redfin.com)
  • With recycling plants closing, is plastic pyrolysis worth saving? (acs.org)
  • Their Voice, Your Vote: Georgia AG candidate Brian Strickland: 'Georgians first, above any political party' (wabe.org)

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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