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🌱 How Newton’s Friday night thriller made Griffin Christian history.

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  • How Newton's Friday night thriller made Griffin Christian history.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rather cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Griffin Christian makes history with thrilling 46-42 win over Baker County (griffindailynews.com) — A high-scoring football showdown in Newton saw Griffin Christian edge Baker County 46-42, marking the school's first-ever win over a public-school opponent. Local fans watched the Titans move to 4-0 behind clutch plays on offense, defense, and special teams, as their coach urged players to celebrate briefly, then refocus on bigger season goals.
   

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  • Georgia Farm Bureau posted a job opening for Sales Customer Service Rep I Baker County in Newton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Albany

  • Albany man sentenced for 2020 gang killing (walb.com)
  • Water, Wings, and Wildlife Featured at Flint RiverQuarium Saturday (southgatv.com)
  • Thorobreds Hold Steady at No. 2 in HBCU Division II Coaches Poll (ksuthorobreds.com)

Colquitt

  • I Committed: How Infielder KJ Spann, Ranked No. 5 in the 2028 HOT 100, Got Connected to Georgia Tech Through a Chance Sideline Meeting at a Yellow Jackets Football Game (Sept. 22, 2026) (linedrivemedia.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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