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Greetings Monroe! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What this Monroe land purchase taught a young couple about dream homes

Also on today's calendar: FREE Notary Public Services and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Couple Thought They Had Finally Built Their 'Dream Home.' Years Later, They're Building a New House from the Ground Up (Exclusive) (people.com) — A young couple who first bought land in Monroe back in 2018 is now on their third self-built home, having moved to be closer to family and schools in Snellville. Caroline Harrington shares what they learned from rushing earlier builds, why they're taking this one slowly, and practical tips on design choices, timelines, and decluttering before a move.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 8
  • City Council - Regular Meeting →
    Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder
    6:00 pm
  • Board of Education Work Session Meeting
    Newton County Schools Covington, GA 30014
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • Cruise-In Bethlehem Varsity →
    Bethlehem Varsity, 410 Exchange Blvd, Bethlehem
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Open House & Fort Tours
    Fort Yargo State Park 210 South Broad Street Winder, GA 306
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Arby's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager MIT in Monroe. Apply here.
  • Around the Clock Services posted a job opening for Assembly Technician in Loganville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Social Circle

  • Comment period open for proposed Protected Species List changes (griceconnect.com)
  • Man faces felony charge after excavator causes massive electrical outage (wsbtv.com)

Loganville

Winder

  • Two years after the Apalachee school shooting, is Georgia doing enough to keep kids safe? (thegeorgiasun.com)

Ok Monroe! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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