Hello Oglethorpe! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Oglethorpe division students just earned $2,500 scholarships
Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 66.
- Monday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• House of Raeford Farms awards college scholarships (wattagnet.com) — Families connected to House of Raeford’s Oglethorpe division will see several local students receive $2,500 scholarships to colleges like the Medical College of Georgia, Tuskegee, and ABAC. The company awarded 26 scholarships across its divisions and encourages employees and contract farmers to apply for the 2027 round opening in January.

📸 Around Oglethorpe
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday May 16
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Roquan Smith's Free Football Camp →
Macon County High School, 611 Vienna Rd, Montezuma
9:30 am
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BOARD GAMES AT THE LIBRARY →
Marion County Public Library, 123 5th Ave, Buena Vista
10:00 am
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Sound Healing for Body, Mind, and Spirit: Saturday 5/16 →
Phoenix Heart Healing, 111 Habitat St Building C Suite 1N, Americus
11:00 am
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More than Mom: A Legacy Luncheon Honoring the Women Who Raised Us →
Meredith's Elegant Event Center, 511 W Railroad St, Unadilla
12:30 pm
Wednesday May 20
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Diplomats Meeting →
Perry Area Chamber of Commerce, 900 Carroll St, Perry
4:00 pm
Thursday May 21
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SCHS Baccalaureate
Sumter County
Americus, GA 31719
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Fort Valley City Council Regular Meeting →
City of Fort Valley, 204 W Church St, Fort Valley
6:30 pm
Saturday May 23
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Memorial Day Weekend Ceremony
Andersonville National Cemetery
, Andersonville, GA 31711
9:30 am
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Darrell Plank Memorial 5k Walk/ Run →
5497 Mennonite Church Rd, Montezuma
12:00 pm
Tuesday May 26
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Education Committee Meeting →
Perry Area Chamber of Commerce, 900 Carroll St, Perry
2:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
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Perry Chamber LEADS Group →
Perry Area Chamber of Commerce, 900 Carroll St, Perry
12:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Goodguys Car Show →
401 Larry Walker Pkwy, Perry
12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member - Come join a successful team! in Montezuma. Apply here.
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Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member - No Experience Required in Americus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oglethorpe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Americus
Fort Valley
- Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses redistricting, voting rights during Fort Valley campaign stop (41nbc.com)
- Four South Effingham Marching Mustangs taking talents to college bands (wjcl.com)
Plains
Ok Oglethorpe! 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: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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