Good morning Milner! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Milner’s SWA representatives are facing intense criticism and a showdown tonight
Also on today's calendar: La Maquinaria Norteña.
Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Morning rain; cloudy and cool, temps: high: 63, low: 44.
- Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Turmoil returns to SWA board; Enercon building basically trashed; another called meeting tonight (barnesville.com) — Milner’s representatives on the Solid Waste Authority are under heavy scrutiny as residents question ethics, appointments, and social media behavior tied to the troubled Enercon facility. A called SWA meeting tonight at 6 p.m. will address ongoing conflicts, building conditions, and financial obligations that could shape how trash and related costs are handled for Milner and Lamar County.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday May 1
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Kids Drawing Club – May →
'stache studio, 116 S 6th St, Griffin
5:30 pm
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All You Need is Love Project 2026 featuring The Return - Beatles Tribute Band →
The Griffin Auditorium, 234 E Taylor St, Griffin
7:30 pm
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GBT: Love Project (feat. The Return) — Griffin Area Arts Alliance →
The Griffin Auditorium, 234 E Taylor St, Griffin
7:30 pm
Saturday May 2
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Southside Genealogical Society →
The Bailey-Tebault House, 633 Meriwether St, Griffin
11:00 am
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GA03 Chestnut Oak →
Chestnut Oak Center, Sandefur Rd, Meansville
2:00 pm
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Derby Party & Fundraiser →
The Griffin-Spalding Historical Society, 633 Meriwether St, Griffin
4:30 pm
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Derby Party and Fundraiser →
The Bailey-Tebault House, 633 Meriwether St, Griffin
4:30 pm
Sunday May 3
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2026 Georgia National Travel and Tourism Week Summit →
Griffin Regional Welcome Center, 143 N Hill St, Griffin
4:00 pm
Tuesday May 5
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Knit/Crochet Club
Griffin-Spalding County Library
1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Community Yard Sales - Hey y'all, is Sun City Peachtree going to have a neighborhood yard sale this year?
Are there any local Community Yard Sales coming up?
Thanks. (Nextdoor Magnolia Farms)
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The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Griffin. Apply here.
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University of Georgia posted a job opening for Assistant Director, S-SARE Program in Griffin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milner here.
🗞 Nearby News
Barnesville
Griffin
Forsyth
- UPDATE: Warner Robins woman arrested after Forsyth hit-and-run (41nbc.com)
- Forsyth Main Street to host concert series, street market (41nbc.com)
- Woman charged after violent domestic incident in Monroe County (41nbc.com)
Ok Milner! 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: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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