🌱 Patch AM: Lakeshore Estates sets new date for its big fall yard sale

What's up Monroe! 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:

• Lakeshore Estates sets new date for its big fall yard sale
• How a $30 million Dycom project just reshaped Monroe's future
• Ready to race in costume for a Monroe cause this October?

Also on today's calendar: FREE Notary Public Services and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
• Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UPDATE: Lakeshore Estate's Neighborhood Fall Yard Sales rescheduled for Saturday (monroelocal.org) — Lakeshore Estates neighbors in Monroe have rescheduled their big fall neighborhood yard sale to this Saturday, Sept. 19, starting at 8 a.m. at 404 Lakeshore Drive. After last week's washout, residents can expect a full morning of sales throughout the subdivision, with details and any updates shared on the neighborhood's Facebook page.
   

• Monroe council approves annex, rezone for Dycom project (monroelocal.org) — Monroe residents will see a major new Dycom Industries training and retreat facility move forward after the City Council unanimously approved annexation and rezoning for nearly 50 acres off U.S. 78 and Jim Daws Road. The $30 million project is already under construction, promises significant training activity, and is expected to boost local businesses such as caterers once it opens next spring.
   

• Compound Fitness Monroe's second annual Monster Dash is scheduled for Oct. 24 (monroelocal.org) — Monroe runners and families can gear up for Compound Fitness Monroe's second annual Monster Dash on Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring 5K and 10K races starting at 8 a.m. in town. Costumes are encouraged, and the Halloween-themed event supports Heart of Madison Inc., honoring Monroe resident Madison Evans through scholarships and family-focused programs.
   

📸 Around Monroe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• Loganville at Monroe Area →
  Monroe Area High School, 300 Double Springs Church Rd, Monroe
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Walton Tribune Press Run 5K and Fun Run →
  Monroe GA
• An Evening with Nathan Morgan →
  David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Carlos Pagan: Album Listening Party →
  David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• FREE Notary Public Services →
  Holy Grounds Coffee, 314 S Wayne St, Monroe
  10:00 am
Friday September 25
• September Comedy Night at David's 105 Listening Room →
  David's 105 Listening Room, 105 E Washington St, Monroe
  8:00 pm
• Monthly Comedy Night hosted by Lanny Farmer →
  David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Monroe Fit Fest →
  Monroe GA
• 2nd Round Music: Saturday Sessions at Oak & Vine →
  Oak x Vine, 114 S Broad St, Monroe
  7:00 pm
• Eddie King Live: Acoustic Silhouettes Album Release →
  David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 16
• Cruise-In Bethlehem Varsity →
  Bethlehem Varsity, 410 Exchange Blvd, Bethlehem
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Open House & Fort Tours
  Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad Street, Winder
  9:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Monroe Hurricanes vs Walnut Grove Warriors →
  Monroe Area High School, 300 Double Springs Church Rd, Monroe
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi Ladies, I have been waiting for a ladies social group to form in my area.
  It looks like it may have been a false start. I have been waiting for a month and a half , have any of you heard anything from "Ladies meet and chat"… (Nextdoor Walton Road)

• J.B. Poindexter & Company posted a job opening for EHS Specialist II in Social Circle. Apply here.
• IES Communications, LLC posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Specialist - Data Center Low Voltage in Social Circle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Social Circle

• Supreme Court slams brakes on Trump's mail-in voting plan (thehill.com)
• Does AI pose greater extinction threat than any human activity? (deseret.com)
• Georgia's archery deer hunting season now open (griffindailynews.com)

Loganville

• What Happened To The Top High School Football Recruits Of The 2010s? Here's How Every No. 1 Prospect Panned Out (brobible.com)
• Monroe approval of $3million grant clears way for for work on Alcovy River Park to begin (monroelocal.org)

Winder

• How to Handle Plumbing Problems Before They Spiral Out of Control (sociallifemagazine.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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