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Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Paige H.)

Cheers Macon! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are you in the prediabetes range and don't know it?
  • How Dolly Parton's free books are still changing one Macon family

Also on today's calendar: Macon Bubbles & Bites Brunch Crawl: 3rd Annual.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Paige H.!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A drenching t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Piedmont Macon doctor explains prediabetes, A1C testing (41nbc.com) — A Piedmont Macon internal medicine resident is urging Macon adults to learn their A1C number and talk with their doctors about screening for prediabetes before it progresses to diabetes. He explains how A1C levels define prediabetes and diabetes, when medications like metformin may be added, and why earlier testing starting around age 35 can help prevent serious complications.
   

• Central Georgia mom remembers Dolly Parton through storied literacy program (13wmaz.com) — A Macon-area mom is honoring Dolly Parton's memory through the Imagination Library, which mails free books each month to hundreds of young children across Central Georgia. She says her daughter treasures the deliveries and plans to enroll her soon‑to‑arrive son, believing Dolly's literacy legacy will keep shaping their family's reading life for years to come.
   

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📸 Wrap-up of a successful 3-part series titled "Nancy Drew Confidential" hosted by Washington Memorial Library, Macon, in August. Paige Henson led the event. —Paige H.

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  • Goo Goo Dolls →
    Atrium Health Amphitheater, 3657 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Casper, a dog who went missing in Macon, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 35 minutes. Message from Owner: "Missing in the… (Nextdoor Central)
  • So this made me truly laugh today Bella was out on one of her romps and we had company pull up.
    She took off like a shot and went around the kennel to go in it I guess she knows this is home and knows she is loved (Nextdoor Fort Hill)
  • BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in Macon. Apply here.
  • Arcan Capital, LLC posted a job opening for Leasing Consultant in Macon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Byron

  • Byron residents raise concerns over proposed data center ordinance (41nbc.com)
  • Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 17-21 (41nbc.com)

Warner Robins

  • Warner Robins looks to hire 10 firefighters by October (13wmaz.com)
  • Houston County Schools to spend nearly $3 million on new safety measures (41nbc.com)
  • Vic Burley granted conditional discharge, what it means for Clemson football player (goupstate.com)

Ok Macon! 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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