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🌱 Where to find every scarecrow in downtown Jasper this month.

Also check out CARES Open House - October 9th 1pm - 3pm on the Jasper Patch calendar

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Hey there, Jasper! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to find every scarecrow in downtown Jasper this month.

Also on today's calendar: CARES Open House - October 9th 1pm - 3pm and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scarecrow invasions in North Georgia: Your 2026 guide (fox5atlanta.com) — Downtown Jasper is hosting a Scarecrow Contest from October 6 through November 1 along Main Street and Peace Park, featuring creations from local businesses, schools, and organizations. Residents can enjoy wandering scarecrows throughout downtown as part of a broader North Georgia lineup of fall scarecrow displays and contests.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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