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🌱 How did Sparta’s school cafeteria score on its latest inspection?
Be sure to catch CCA Varsity Football @ John Hancock Academy on the Sparta Patch calendar
Good morning Sparta! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Sparta's school cafeteria score on its latest inspection?
Also on today's calendar: Warthen RV Park Fall Festival: Chili Cook-Off ... and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 70.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 21-25 (41nbc.com) — John Hancock Academy's cafeteria in Sparta earned a perfect 100 on its latest food service inspection, giving local families extra confidence about school meals. The broader Middle Georgia report also highlights inspection scores for dozens of restaurants and cafeterias in nearby counties, and explains how to look up detailed reports on the state's public health website. 
📸 Around Sparta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sparta
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★ Featured events ★
- CCA Varsity Football @ John Hancock Academy →
Hancock John Academy Inc Athletic, 1100 Linton Rd, Sparta
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Citizens Christian Academy at John Hancock Academy →
John Hancock Academy, 1100 Linton Rd., Sparta
7:00 pm - Fullington Academy at John Hancock Academy →
John Hancock Academy, 1100 Linton Rd., Sparta
7:00 pm - Warthen RV Park Fall Festival: Chili Cook-Off ... →
Warthen RV Park, 9470 S Sparta Davisboro Rd, Warthen
5:00 pm - Warthen RV Park Fall Festival: Chili Cook-Off & Pumpkin Decorating – October 24 | Sandersville, GA →
Warthen RV Park, 9470 S Sparta Davisboro Rd, Warthen
5:00 pm
Friday October 2
Friday October 16
Saturday October 24
📣 Sparta Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JV Football vs Thomson
Washington County Public Schools Sandersville, GA 31082
5:00 pm - Softball at Johnson Co
Washington County Public Schools Sandersville, GA 31082
5:30 pm - School Safety Town Hall at BHS Theatre
Baldwin County Schools, 155 GA-49, Milledgeville
6:00 pm - TFT Town Hall Meet & Greet →
Wallace Dam, 140 Wallace Dam Rd, Eatonton
6:00 pm - Wedding Weekend →
Heartwood Acres, 333 Harmony Road, Eatonton
2:00 pm - GCHS: Tigers at Lake Oconee Academy
Lake Oconee Academy
7:30 pm - WC Football Game (homecoming):Football Stadium
Washington County Public Schools Sandersville, GA 31082
7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- On September 29, 2026, satellite detections...
On September 29, 2026, satellite detections indicated a probable active fire in the Jefferson and Washington area of Georgia, United States. The… (Nextdoor )
- Golden Pantry Food Stores posted a job opening for Store Manager in Sparta. Apply here.
- Centurion Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Medical Records Clerk (82798) in Sparta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sparta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Milledgeville
- Milledgeville leaders propose youth curfew, outlines possible $500 fine for parents (wgxa.tv)
- This Central Georgia university was named best value public school in Georgia. Here's why (13wmaz.com)
- LifeWise Academy connecting local students to faith and Christianity (unionrecorder.com)
Sandersville
- Sheppard seeking open seat in House District 128 (unionrecorder.com)
Ok Sparta! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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