🌱 How a Jasper doctor says you can truly help in crisis

Morning Jasper! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Jasper doctor says you can truly help in crisis

Also on today's calendar: Gilmer at Pickens and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 62.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• It's Suicide Prevention Month (smokesignalsnews.com) — A Jasper-based Piedmont Mountainside physician is urging residents to use Suicide Prevention Month as a reminder to regularly check on friends and family and talk openly about mental health. She explains that suicidal thoughts aren't always tied to depression, highlights the importance of genuine connection, and points locals to 988 and Piedmont's behavioral health resources for confidential help.
   

📸 Around Jasper

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jasper

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• Chestatee at Pickens →
  Pickens High School, 500 Dragon Dr, Jasper
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• JV/V Volleyball Chestatee/Gilmer @ PHS
  PCSD Athletics
  5:00 pm
• PHS V Softball vs N Hall @ N Hall
  PCSD Athletics
  6:00 pm
• Gilmer at Pickens →
  Pickens High School, 500 Dragon Dr, Jasper
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Woodland at Pickens →
  Pickens High School, 500 Dragon Dr, Jasper
  5:30 pm
• USPSA Match Night – Mountain City Practical Shooters →
  Appalachian Gun, Pawn & Range, 140 Shelby Ln, Jasper
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Rifle Range Closed →
  Appalacian Gun, Pawn & Range, 140 Shelby Ln., Jasper
  9:00 am
• Sunset Concert at Fainting Goat Vineyards →
  Fainting Goats Vineyards, 201 Vineyard Way, Jasper
  5:30 pm
• Sunset Supper at Fainting Goat Vineyards →
  Fainting Goats Vineyards, 201 Vineyard Way, Jasper
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Before the Range: Intro to Handgun (Ladies Only) →
  Appalacian Gun, Pawn & Range, 140 Shelby Ln., Jasper
  10:00 am
• Artwalk September 2026 →
  Main Street Jasper, 104 North Main Street, Jasper
  2:00 pm
• Beginner Handgun Fundamentals class →
  Appalacian Gun, Pawn & Range, 140 Shelby Ln., Jasper
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Waste Pro USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative (Bilingual Highly Desired) in Jasper. Apply here.
• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Jasper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jasper here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ellijay

• Apple festivals and pick-your-own orchards to visit this fall (atlantaonthecheap.com)
• 10 Georgia Farmers Markets Packed With Homemade Foods And Local Crowds (takingthekids.com)

Canton

• GNTC Foundation awards fall 2026 scholarships (daily-tribune.com)

Dawsonville

• 3 Georgia residents charged with voting as noncitizens (fox5atlanta.com)
• NJ Sunflower Festivals Among Best In The U.S., Ranking Says (patch.com)

Ok Jasper! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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