🌱 Shannon community mourns the passing of Daniel “Danny” Curtis DeGraw

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• Shannon community mourns the passing of Daniel “Danny” Curtis DeGraw

Also on today's calendar: His Jealous Love Summit and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 71.
• Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Mr. Daniel 'Danny' Curtis DeGraw, age 42, of Shannon (coosavalleynews.com) — Shannon neighbors are mourning the passing of 42-year-old Daniel “Danny” Curtis DeGraw, a nature-loving resident who died at his home on Wednesday, August 26. Remembered for his love of the outdoors, animals, and rock music, he leaves behind a devoted family and many friends. He was cremated, and no further services are planned.
   

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📸 Around Shannon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shannon

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5

• Boots N Dukes Rome Ga @ Peachy →
  Peachy Pub & Grill, 325 Broad St, Rome
  10:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10

• Veteran's Coffee & Company →
  Rome-Floyd County Library, 205 Riverside Pkwy NE, Rome
  9:30 am

Wednesday September 16

• Rome Middle School vs Cartersville Middle →
  Rome Middle School, 200 Three Rivers Dr, Rome
  5:00 pm

Friday September 18

• His Jealous Love Summit →
  Vernon and Gaynelle Grizzard YMCA, 1232 Turner Chapel Rd, Rome, GA 30161
  6:30 pm

Thursday September 24

• Rome Wolves vs Milton 9th Football →
  Barron Stadium, 2803, 300 W 3rd St, Rome
  6:00 pm

Friday September 25

• To The Limit! The Ultimate Eagles Experience at Rome City Auditorium Event →
  Rome City Auditorium, 601 Broad St, Rome
  7:30 pm

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📣 Shannon Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29

• Meet the Magic: Live Character Event →
  Forum River Center, 301 Tribune St, Rome
  10:00 am

Monday August 31

• Rome Middle School vs Cedartown Middle School →
  Rome Middle School, 200 Three Rivers Dr, Rome
  5:00 pm

Tuesday September 1

• Land Bank Authority Regular Meeting →
  Rome, GA Calendar, 607 Broad Street, Rome
  8:15 am

Thursday September 3

• Water & Sewer Committee Regular Meeting →
  Rome, GA Calendar, 601 Broad Street, Rome
  9:00 am
• Rome Floyd Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
  Rome, GA Calendar, 601 Broad Street, Rome
  2:30 pm

Saturday September 12

• Girl Scouts on the Trail of Tears →
  New Echota State Historic Site, 1211 GA-225, Calhoun
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Retail Outsource Group posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Rome. Apply here.
• McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Rome. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shannon here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Rome

• Unemployment decreases in Rome area (wrganews.com)
• Thomas tapped for top Rome development position (daily-tribune.com)
• Rome Commission Approves Rezoning Requests, Denies Two Special Use Permits (coosavalleynews.com)

Adairsville

• The Adairsville Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public (daily-tribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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