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🌱 How an Oglethorpe teacher turned a Facebook firestorm into victory.

Oglethorpe, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Oglethorpe! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Oglethorpe teacher turned a Facebook firestorm into victory.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Disciplined for Charlie Kirk Posts, These Teachers Fought Back—And Won (edweek.org) — An Oglethorpe high school teacher secured nearly $300,000 in a free-speech wrongful termination settlement after being pushed out over Facebook comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Her case, and similar ones nationwide, highlight how quickly teachers’ private social media posts can spark doxxing, organized campaigns, and legal battles, and has pushed her into more active advocacy with the Georgia Education Association.
   

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  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Members Needed - Do you want a free Diploma or Degree? in Montezuma. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Ellaville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oglethorpe here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Pentagon attack survivor Lt. Colonel Stalvey interviews after giving 911 programs (americustimesrecorder.com)
  • Dave Johnson on DC United, Jake Zivin Comes Home & Bailey Guffin Builds at GSW (audacy.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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