🌱 How Jefferson’s CJ Hays earned Lineman of the Week honors

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In today's newsletter:

• How Jefferson's CJ Hays earned Lineman of the Week honors

Also on today's calendar: Jefferson Middle School Glow Run 5K and 9 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
• Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
• Thursday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• King, Hays named Habersham EMC Linemen of the Week (blitzsportsga.com) — Jefferson football standout CJ Hays has been named a Habersham EMC Lineman of the Week after a strong defensive performance that included six tackles and a sack against Oconee County. The sophomore's play earned him his second BLITZ award, putting Jefferson's program and its athletes in the regional spotlight again this season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jefferson

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Oconee River SWCD Soil Health Workshop →
  Johnson Angus Farm, 2738 Cedar Grove Church Road, Jefferson
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Downtown Development Authority →
  Jefferson, GA Calendar, Jefferson Station 1000 Washington Street, Jefferson
  6:00 pm
• Marching Band Exhibition 7-10 pm
  Jackson County High School Jefferson, GA 30549
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• JCHS JV Softball
  Jackson County High School
  5:00 pm
• JCHS JV Football
  West Forsyth High School
  5:30 pm
• JCHS JV Flag Football
  Jackson County High School
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• JCHS Varsity Volleyball
  Mtn View High School
  5:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Jefferson Middle School Glow Run 5K →
  Jefferson GA
• Mommy & Son Date Night: Legos Night →
  156 Old Farm Road, Jefferson
Saturday September 26
• Angel Ride →
  Jefferson GA
Monday September 28
• 80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course →
  Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 555 Stan Evans Drive, Jefferson
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• UGA Poultry Meeting →
  Jefferson GA

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