🌱 How a Jefferson cornerback became Michigan State’s newest “diamond in the rough”

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Jefferson cornerback became Michigan State’s newest “diamond in the rough”

Today's riddle: How do birds learn how to fly ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Michigan State's new CB commit receives first ranking on 247Sports (spartanavenue.com) — A Jefferson defensive back, Cordaro Parham, has committed to play cornerback for Michigan State and just earned his first national recruiting ranking. He’s now listed as a top-100 corner in the 2027 class, part of a rapidly growing Spartans recruiting haul. The story highlights how Michigan State’s new coach may have found a “diamond in the rough.”
   

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📸 Around Jefferson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jefferson

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Thursday June 11

• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
  Jefferson, GA Calendar, 1000 Washington Street, Jefferson
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• Hoschton Farmers & Art Market
  Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Hoschton, 4272 Hwy 53
  12:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Jefferson Farmers Market →
  Jefferson, GA Calendar Jefferson, GA 30549-1403
  3:30 pm

Wednesday June 17

• June 2026 Women in Business Presented by Tanger →
  Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Jackson County Historic Courthouse
  11:30 am

Thursday June 18

• 2026 Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Annual Lunch & Learn
  Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Jackson County Historic Courthouse 85 Washington Street Jefferson, GA 30549
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 9

• Intermediate Ladder →
  Cresswind Twin Lakes Pickleball Courts, Hoschton
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• BOE Board Meeting
  Commerce City Commerce, GA 30529
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• Hoschton Farmers & Art Market
  Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Hoschton, 4272 Hwy 53
  12:00 pm
• Boots on the Green →
  Braselton Town Green, 9924 Davis St, Braselton
  5:00 pm

Monday June 15

• Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
  Jackson County Government Jackson County CourthouseJury Assembly Room
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 18

• 2026 Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Annual Lunch & Learn
  Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Jackson County Historic Courthouse 85 Washington Street Jefferson, GA 30549
  11:30 am

Friday June 19

• Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling →
  Braselton Civic Center, 27 E Lake Dr, Braselton
  8:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  I’m looking for extra work. I’m available evenings and weekends for babysitting, pet sitting, dog walking, house sitting, helping with errands,… (Nextdoor Ebenezer Church Rd)
• Need some good suggestions for some good dog sitters .
  I'm trying to find one for a friend of mine and perfer it be close thanks in advance have a great day . (Nextdoor Oak Ave and Mlk)

• Hyundai MOBIS posted a job opening for Material Processor in Jefferson. Apply here.
• RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Jefferson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jefferson here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hoschton

• Obituary and funeral service: Charles Ray Collins, 81, of Social Circle (monroelocal.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't , they just wing it ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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