🌱 Santa has a storytime stop planned at Royston’s library

Cheers Royston! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Santa has a storytime stop planned at Royston’s library

Also on today's calendar: Royston Turkey Trot 5K and 1 mile fun run.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 42.
• Friday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 56 and low of 35 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Santa Making Stops in Lavonia, Royston Libraries in December (921wlhr.com) — Santa will visit the Royston Public Library on December 3 at 11 a.m. to read a story and spend time with children and their parents or caregivers. Franklin County Regional Libraries Manager Maggie West says candy will also be part of the visit; families with questions can call 706-245-6748.
   

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📸 Around Royston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Royston

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 5

• Christmas Comes to Victoria Bryant →
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Rd, Royston
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday November 14

• Victoria Bryant's Leaf watch hayride
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston
  1:00 pm

Thursday November 26

• Royston Turkey Trot 5K and 1 mile fun run →
  Royston GA

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday November 12

• Madison County Board of Health Meeting →
  Madison County Health Department – Danielsville, 1424 Hwy 98 W, Danielsville
  2:00 pm
• Basketball vs. Franklin (Boys away, Girls home)
  Madison County Danielsville, GA 30633
  4:30 pm
• Kerry Drew at The Station of Hartwell →
  The Station of Hartwell, Hartwell
  6:00 pm

Friday November 13

• LumberSexual Fall Shot Crawl 2026 →
  The River’s Edge Campground, 2311 Pulliam Mill Rd, Dewy Rose
• GRPA State Volleyball Tournament
  MCMS Gym
  2:45 pm
• Wrestling @ Banks Co.
  Madison County Danielsville, GA 30633
  4:30 pm
• On the Border: Eagles Tribute Live at The Station of Hartwell →
  The Station of Hartwell, 43 Railroad Street., Hartwell
  6:00 pm
• On The Border-The Ultimate EAGLES Tribute at The Station @ Hartwell →
  The Station @ Hartwell, Hartwell
  7:00 pm

Saturday November 14

• Swimming @ Habersham
  Madison County Danielsville, GA 30633
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker Lead - Lee Arrendale State Prison in Royston. Apply here.
• Hardee's posted a job opening for Shift Leader (Now Corporate Owned @ Royston) in Royston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Royston here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lavonia

• One Dead, Three Seriously Injured in Friday Crash in Franklin County (921wlhr.com)

Hartwell

• PSR breakdown, upset predictions and more fast facts for the playoffs first round (ajc.com)
• Hart EMC issues Holiday Scam Alert (wnegradio.com)

Commerce

• Jackson County leads state in school enrollment growth (jacksonheraldtoday.com)
• Planners recommend denial of Hospital Road rezoning, variance (jacksonheraldtoday.com)
• About $1,000 in vanilla extract reported stolen (jacksonheraldtoday.com)

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Ok Royston! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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