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Leesburg, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Leesburg! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Lee County’s new quarterback dominated in his Leesburg debut.
Also on today's calendar: Thunder at the Theater- Fight Night.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lawson throws two TD passes in first start for Lee County (moultrieobserver.com) — Lee County fans in Leesburg saw new quarterback Cohen Lawson shine in his first start, throwing two touchdown passes in a 51–0 home win over Hapeville Charter. The story also looks ahead to key upcoming matchups, including Lawson’s return to face his former Colquitt County team and other notable early-season results around South Georgia. 
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- You were not there to see it, but there was a Multi-Millionaire Spotted with a Supercar who visited Lee County, at a Dollar General on August 23rd at 7:30PM, He pulled up in a White McLaren worth around 250,000 Dollars.
He had a wad of cash and was really tall. I had no idea who he was but it was a beautiful car. I overheard him saying he had a Lamborghini before the… (Nextdoor Groover St)
- K.A. Recruiting posted a job opening for Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Leesburg. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager, Fast food in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Albany
- Honoring the life and legacy of Albany Civil Rights leader Dr. William G. Anderson (walb.com)
- ASU President's Speaking Series Hosts Devon Henry Thursday (southgatv.com)
- ARRESTED: Dougherty County piano instructor charged with child molestation (walb.com)
Dawson
- Family holds vigil for LaCambria Toomer as search for her remains continues (walb.com)
Americus
- Tersis Technologies and Ameri-Green Environmental Recycling Sign MOU for First Planned U.S. Commercial Deployment of SynGenic V3 Technology (marketscreener.com)
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