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In today's newsletter:
- How a nearby Meta data center could affect Newton County wells
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Georgia families sue Meta over data center, 'contaminated' water (savannahnow.com) — Families living near Meta's massive Stanton Springs data center, which spans into Newton County, are suing over alleged well-water contamination, noise, and falling property values. The suit also claims the multi‑county development authority prioritized future tax revenue over nearby residents' health and safety, as state and national politicians increasingly debate the local impacts of data centers.
📸 Around Newton
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday September 3 - Dougherty County–Albany Area YMCA Fitness Classes →
Albany (GA) YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Rd, Albany
9:00 am Friday September 4 - MCHS Home Football Game against Randolph Clay
Mitchell County Camilla, GA 31730 - Fridays On the Flint →
Albany Civic Center, 100 W Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany
7:00 pm Saturday September 5 - Pelham Hornets Alumni Day →
Lebron Eubanks Park, 220 Cotton Ave SE, Pelham
11:00 am Sunday September 6 - All White Day Party →
PELHAM DEPOT - CITY HALL COMPLEX, 415 W Railroad St S, Pelham
3:00 pm Tuesday September 8 - Miller County–Spring Creek Health Activities →
Spring Creek Health, 304 W Pine St, Colquitt
10:00 am Wednesday September 9 - Colquitt County Packers vs Clinch County Panthers →
Colquitt County High School, 105 Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park
5:00 pm Thursday September 10 - Colquitt County Packers vs Worth County Rams →
Colquitt County High School, 105 Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park
5:00 pm - Chattahoochee County Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Early County →
Early County High School, 2598, Blakely
5:30 pm Saturday September 12 - Thunder at the Theater- Fight Night →
The J. Lane Theater, 313 Pine Ave, Albany
6:00 pm Thursday September 17 - Colquitt County Packers vs Lowndes Vikings →
Colquitt County High School, 105 Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park
4:00 pm Friday September 25 - Mitchell County Varsity Football @ Pelham →
Pelham High School, 720 Barrow Ave SW, Pelham
7:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Camilla. Apply here.
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Walmart Retail Specialist in Camilla. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Albany
- Local Georgia Power Investment Strengthens Regional Education & Industry Partnerships (albanyceo.com)
- Phoebe Spotlights 340B Program in Its First Rural Health Report (southgatv.com)
- Jail HVAC work divides Dougherty County Commission (albanyherald.com)
Colquitt
- GBI Arrests Three People in a Colquitt Shooting Investigation (einpresswire.com)
Ok Newton! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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