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🌱 Have you really explored the mill ruins at High Falls yet?
You won't want to miss Amnesty Day on the Jackson Patch calendar
Hey there, Jackson! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you really explored the mill ruins at High Falls yet?
- Execution scheduled in Jackson prison draws renewed statewide attention
- Jackson's own Lanie Buice climbs onto an international racing podium
Also on today's calendar: Halloween in a small Town and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Georgia Places Where Abandoned Mills, Factories, and Towns Left Something Behind (myfamilytravels.com) — High Falls State Park in Jackson gets a starring role in this guide to Georgia's most atmospheric abandoned mills and factory towns, highlighting its powerful waterfall, lakeside recreation, and hidden mill foundations along wooded trails. The piece also spotlights other historic industrial ruins around the state, offering day-trip ideas if you're up for exploring beyond Jackson's own scenic landmark. 
• Convicted Killer's Last Meal Revealed Ahead Of GA Execution (patch.com) — An upcoming execution is scheduled at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, drawing statewide attention to the town as officials even released the inmate's detailed last-meal request. The case stems from a 2003 double murder of two real estate agents, and the execution date follows a prior clemency review delay. Residents may notice increased media and security focus around the local prison.
• SLR takes top 3 spots in Canada (palatkadailynews.com) — A 19-year-old Jackson native, Lanie Buice, claimed her first Trans Am TA2 podium with a third-place finish in Canada, capping a 1-2-3 sweep for Scott Lagasse Racing. Her result continues a strong rookie season on road courses, with six top-10 finishes so far, giving Jackson residents a local driver to cheer on in a major racing series.
📸 Around Jackson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jackson
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★ Featured events ★
- Amnesty Day →
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Monday September 14
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Other local events
- Halloween in a small Town →
Jackson, 10 main street, Jackson - The 1823 Artisan Guild Presents: 3rd Annual Plein Air Middle Georgia Event →
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9:30 am - AIDAN FISHER at HALLOWEEN IN A SMALL TOWN →
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10:00 am - High Falls Folk Fest →
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10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Progressive Techniques Inc. Transforming Men Entrepreneurs Breakfast Series
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Omni Hotel 190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
8:30 am - Ribbon Cutting DayParti Studio
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 3248 Hwy 81 W Hampton 30228
11:00 am - Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting →
McDonough, GA Calendar
6:00 pm - Small Business Navigator: Which Resource is Best for Your Small Business?
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events McDonough Public Library 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd, McDonough, GA
6:00 pm - Small Business Navigator
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events McDonough Public Library 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd, McDonough, GA 30252
6:00 pm - Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - CANCELLED →
McDonough, GA Calendar
6:00 pm - Stockbridge 9/11 Ceremony →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 4640 N. Henry Blvd /E. Atlanta Rd Stockbridge, GA 30281
8:00 am
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Need help from my chicken friends.
I have 4 chickens and one was sick the other day and had a poopie butt. I cleaned her up. Soaked her bum and she is doing much better. The problem is… (Nextdoor Six Star) - While out on our daily constitutional, we were greeted by this beautiful girl.
This was the south end of Henry Higgins. No collar and very friendly. Hope she wasn't too far from home. (Nextdoor Jackson Lake NW)
- Quanex Building Products Corporation posted a job opening for Senior Process Engineer in Jackson. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.
🗞 Nearby News
McDonough
- Shooting reported in South River Manor subdivision in Henry County (fox5atlanta.com)
- Jacksonville State starting linebacker to miss remainder of 2026 season (al.com)
- Safer Care Through Simulation (aha.org)
Forsyth
- Murder suspect in December killing of Nashville man arrested in Georgia (fox17.com)
- UCF's Duke Watson, Taevion Swint provide Knights with a 1-2 punch on the ground (miamiherald.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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