🌱 How old are Lexington’s most historic homes, really?

What's up Lexington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How old are Lexington's most historic homes, really?
• How Oglethorpe schools are tackling teen vaping beyond suspensions

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Researchers uncover details of county's oldest buildings (theoglethorpeecho.com) — Historic researchers are pinpointing construction dates for some of Lexington's oldest homes using tree-ring science, revealing new details about landmarks like the Bray House, Smith-Turner House, and Collier-Howard House. Their findings, shared at the Oglethorpe County Library, highlight Lexington's rich architectural heritage and will feed into a forthcoming book on Piedmont Georgia architecture.
   

• Schools balance vape discipline, addiction support (theoglethorpeecho.com) — A Lexington parent and nurse is helping Oglethorpe County schools confront rising teen vaping by emphasizing addiction education alongside discipline. Local nurses and the superintendent describe how the district tracks e-cigarette infractions, uses in-school suspensions, and partners with programs like Catch My Breath and Cancer Pathways to support students while holding them accountable.
   

📸 Around Lexington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lexington

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Thursday October 1
• JV Football vs Putnam County
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  5:30 pm
• V Softball @ Banks County
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  5:30 pm
• V Volleyball @ Hart County (vs LOA)
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  6:00 pm
• Academic Bowl Trivia Nite
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  6:00 pm
• V Volleyball @ Hart County (vs Hart)
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Fundraiser Color Run
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
• HS Football @ Banks
  Oglethorpe County Middle School Lexington, GA 30648
  7:30 pm
• V Football @ Banks County
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• MS Softball @ League Championship-5:00
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
• MS XC @ Patriot Stars & Stripes Invitational @ OCMS--MS 5K/HS 2M XC
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
• MS FB League Championship Game
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
• Cross Country vs Stars & Stripes invite (OCMS)
  Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Crawford. Apply here.
• Athens Orthopedic Clinic posted a job opening for Accounting Associate in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Athens

• Athens religious organizations to host Resisting Detention Centers workshop (redandblack.com)
• College Student From McLean Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa: Reports (dailyvoice.com)

Watkinsville

• Buford flag football opens 2026 season 4-2 (northgwinnettvoice.com)

Ok Lexington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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