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🌱 How Moultrie schools are turning teens into in-demand healthcare workers

And on the Moultrie Patch calendar - Colquitt County Packers vs Cook County Hornets

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Good morning Moultrie! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Moultrie schools are turning teens into in-demand healthcare workers
  • See what's debuting at The Arts Center of Moultrie Thursday

Also on today's calendar: Colquitt County Packers vs Camden County Wildcats and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 87, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Workforce panel's focus is partnerships in education (moultrieobserver.com) — Local educators, healthcare leaders, and college officials in Moultrie are teaming up to build a stronger homegrown workforce, from middle school career tracks to high school LPNs already earning near $60,000. At a recent Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber panel, they highlighted new medical residencies, rural OB training, and engineering and nursing programs designed to keep more skilled workers serving Colquitt County.
   

• Southern Arts Invitational returns to The Arts Center of Moultrie (moultrieobserver.com) — An upcoming Southern Arts Invitational exhibition at The Arts Center of Moultrie will showcase a wide mix of original artwork, from paintings to mixed media, all in one place. You can meet fellow art lovers at the opening reception on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5:30–7 p.m., and then drop by anytime through Oct. 30 to explore the full show.
   

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  • TradeJobsWorkForce posted a job opening for Custodian in Moultrie. Apply here.
  • Dycom Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Technician Quality Control Field in Moultrie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moultrie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Thomasville

  • What a Ride - Thomasville Times-Enterprise (timesenterprise.com)
  • Thomas University invites community to ribbon cutting and open house at new Woodlands Campus (timesenterprise.com)
  • Board Certefied Behavior Analyst ( BCBA) -Student Analyst (ufl.edu)

Tifton

  • City council approves generator installations at city facilities (tiftongazette.com)

Ok Moultrie! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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