Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mementoes from home: First-year UGA students share hopes and goals (onlineathens.com) — A first-year University of Georgia student who grew up in Monroe is among several freshmen sharing the keepsakes they brought from home and the goals they've set for their first year in Athens. Through portraits and personal objects, the story highlights how students from across Georgia, including Monroe, are seeking community, academic direction, and a sense of comfort while adjusting to campus life.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
This baby just came walking into my garage this morning. It has a collar with no phone number on it. It's a military collar that says Momma's baby on it. She is super sweet . She is on Oakwood dr . (Nextdoor Oaks at Mill Creek)
Does anyone know who these dogs belong to ? They have been on my porch every night this week. Last night at midnight and again around 5am. They leave and come back at night (Nextdoor Thompson Mill Forest)
Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader in Monroe. Apply here.
Kendall Vegetation Services posted a job opening for Groundsperson: Monroe, GA in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Social Circle
The $5 Billion Rivian Georgia Manufacturing Megaproject Nears a Start Date (constructconnect.com)
Autumn Festival Season arrives in Walton County with Social Circle kicking off the festivities Saturday (monroelocal.org)
Senate unveils bipartisan energy deal — but wind and solar questions remain (deseret.com)
Loganville
Loganville City Council Work Session is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5 (monroelocal.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!