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🌱 How did Portal Middle High achieve a 96% graduation rate?
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- How did Portal Middle High achieve a 96% graduation rate?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 70.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bulloch bests state's graduation rate for fifth year in a row (griceconnect.com) — Portal families can celebrate that Portal Middle High School posted the district's highest four-year graduation rate at 96.1%, well above the state average. Bulloch County Schools overall beat Georgia's graduation rate for the fifth straight year, and officials credit strong relationships, course recovery options, and varied programs that help students connect learning to future goals. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Food Trucks at The Yard →
The Yard on Chandler, Statesboro
11:00 am - MHS Cross Country meet
Candler County School District, 1053 Magnolia Springs Rd, Millen
4:00 pm - MMS Tennis Match
Candler County School District, 1 Battle Creek Warrior Blvd, Reidsville
4:00 pm - JV Football Game
Candler County School District, 27245 US-80, Portal
5:00 pm - MMS Football Semi Finals (home)
Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
5:00 pm - Latin Street Festival →
Russell Union Rotunda, Statesboro
5:00 pm - Gather & Grow wild Botanicals: Native Plants and Muscadine Wine →
Botanic Garden, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro
5:30 pm - Varsity Softball Game
Candler County School District, 5073 Storey Mill Road, Hephzibah
6:00 pm - Tennis vs. ECI
William James Middle Statesboro, GA 30458
8:00 pm - Beckley Cross Country Invitational @Bleckley County Elementary
William James Middle Statesboro, GA 30458
8:30 pm - Eagle Eye Leadership Symposium →
Russell Union Ballroom, Statesboro
12:00 pm - Varsity Football Game
Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm in my 50s and I don't have any experience ,but if you're harvesting and need some to drive a truck or tractor, I'm a fast learner and would love to help.
I'm not even looking to get paid. I just want to learn and help out some local farmers. (Nextdoor Portal)
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Portal. Apply here.
- SummitNext posted a job opening for Customer Service Executive (Work From Home Perak) in Portal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portal here.
🗞 Nearby News
Statesboro
- Statesboro to receive DCA awards for infrastructure upgrades and affordable housing (griceconnect.com)
- Franklin's Farm hosting free fall kick-off event October 3 (griceconnect.com)
- Statesboro Kiwanis marks change and continuity of leadership just before fair (statesboroherald.com)
Metter
- She's aiming for the stars! (metteradvertiser.com)
- Six arrested in Sept. 10 drug bust (metteradvertiser.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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