🌱 What investigators say happened before the deadly shooting at Jefferson’s Subway

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In today's newsletter:

• What investigators say happened before the deadly shooting at Jefferson's Subway
• What really happened during the contentious football night at Jefferson High?

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

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mainly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jefferson Subway shooting leaves 1 dead; 2 suspects jailed (onlineathens.com) — A man from Jefferson died after being shot multiple times Tuesday afternoon at the Subway on Highway 129 near I-85, and two Pendergrass men are now jailed on murder charges. Jefferson police, the GBI, and Jackson County authorities are investigating what led from an earlier attempted contact in Commerce to the deadly encounter at the local restaurant.
   

• Two Georgia school districts disagree over alleged racism at high school football game (cbsnews.com) — Jefferson families should know Atlanta Public Schools is challenging Jefferson City Schools' review of alleged racist slurs reported by Maynard Jackson High's band during a recent football game at Jefferson High School. Jefferson officials say extensive interviews and video reviews found no evidence, while APS insists students' experiences warrant further attention and plans to boost security at away events.
   

📸 Around Jefferson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jefferson

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Mommy & Son Date Night: Legos Night →
  156 Old Farm Road, Jefferson

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• JCHS Varsity Volleyball
  Mtn View High School
  5:00 pm
• JCHS JV Volleyball
  Mtn View High School
  5:00 pm
• JCHS 9th Football
  Jackson County High School
  5:30 pm
• JCHS Varsity Softball
  Jackson County High School
  5:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Jefferson Middle School Glow Run 5K →
  Jefferson GA
  6:30 pm
• JCHS Varsity Football
  Habersham Central High School
  7:30 pm
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
• Walnut Grove at Jackson County →
  Jefferson GA
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Prayer Breakfast →
  Jefferson GA
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• On today's episode of "Cooking my way outta the Single life"
  Taco Tuesday Chicken Fajita Quesadilla (I like my tortilla with the Char, Eat yours how you like) Stay hungry my friends! Follow on Facebook … (Nextdoor Jefferson River Road)
• 🌱 Lawn care & 🗑️ trash can deep cleaning available!
  Affordable prices and reliable service. Message me or call/text 762-425-9886 to get scheduled! (Nextdoor Jackson Trail Rd)

• Hyundai MOBIS posted a job opening for Material Processor in Jefferson. Apply here.
• Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Commerce. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jefferson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hoschton

• 218 Foxtrot Ave, Hoschton, GA 30548 (redfin.com)
• Hoschton man charged with stealing nearly $4,000 worth of copper wire (wgtjradio.com)

Winder

• STRecruiting Notebook 9-23: Clemson misses on a pair of defensive targets; USC in play for former UConn commit; Miller to check out another SEC team this weekend (sportstalksc.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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