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In today's newsletter:
- Millen community remembers longtime nurse and church member Holly Thompson
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 91, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Holly Jean Cates Thompson (themillennews.com) — Millen residents are mourning the passing of longtime nurse and Millen Baptist Church member Holly Jean Cates Thompson, 70, who died September 8. A Jenkins County native and Augusta Tech–trained LPN, she devoted over 30 years to caring for others and was remembered in a September 11 memorial service at Millen Baptist Church surrounded by family, friends, and her church community.
📸 Around Millen
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday September 19 - Abate of GA, Dist. 11 - BIG ROY'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY →
SHADY OAKS CAMPGROUND, 140 Brady Branch Road, Sylvania
7:00 pm Monday September 21 - Commission Meeting →
Emanuel County, GA Calendar, 125 S Main Street, Swainsboro
6:00 pm Tuesday September 22 - Library Board Meeting →
Emanuel County, GA Calendar, 331 West Main Street, Swainsboro - Emanuel County Hospital Authority Meeting →
Emanuel County, GA Calendar, 117 Kite Road, Swainsboro Thursday September 24 - Regional Commission Meeting (HOGARC) →
Emanuel County, GA Calendar - FFA Livestock Show
PMHS Ag Barn
6:30 pm Friday September 25 - Southern Showcase – Swainsboro Raceway - Night One →
Swainsboro Raceway, 586 Modoc Rd, Swainsboro
6:00 pm Saturday September 26 - Southern Showcase – Swainsboro Raceway - Night Two →
Swainsboro Raceway, 586 Modoc Rd, Swainsboro
6:00 pm - HS Homecoming Dance
PMHS
7:30 pm - Houston Cougars at Georgia Southern Eagles Football →
Allen E. Paulson Stadium, 203 Lanier Dr, Statesboro
11:59 pm Tuesday September 29 - Appling County Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Statesboro →
Statesboro High School, 10 Coach Lee Hl Blvd, Statesboro
5:00 pm Friday October 9 - The Undercovers →
Emma Kelly Theater, 35 E Main St, Statesboro
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Mechanical Technician II in Millen. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Millen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Millen here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- A.M. ATL: Powering up (ajc.com)
- 2nd man wanted for questioning in fatal Hines Street shooting (wrdw.com)
Ok Millen! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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