Community Corner
🌱 How your walk through downtown Sparta could reshape its future
Coming up on the Sparta Patch calendar: DEA Varsity Football @ John Hancock Academy
Good day Sparta! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How your walk through downtown Sparta could reshape its future
- What Sparta neighbors should do if they spot this wanted man
Also on today's calendar: Warthen RV Park Campers-Only Community Potluck and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 71.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: GCSU grows, Sparta seeks input, Macon festival returns (41nbc.com) — Sparta neighbors are invited to help redesign downtown streets and sidewalks at the Sparta Walk, Roll & Stroll on August 29, starting 7:30 a.m. at the Hancock County Courthouse. Participants will assess crosswalks, accessibility, and business access, with feedback guiding future improvements. The first 25 people who submit input will receive a small gift card thank-you. 
• Statewide manhunt for 'armed and dangerous' Sparta man (fox5atlanta.com) — Sparta residents are being urged to stay alert as state investigators search for 62-year-old Stephen Russell Ellis of Sparta, who is considered armed and dangerous. He was last seen near Island Creek Church Road in Hancock County, and anyone spotting him should avoid contact and call 911. Tips can also be shared directly with the GBI by phone or online.
📸 Around Sparta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sparta
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★ Featured events ★
- DEA Varsity Football @ John Hancock Academy →
Hancock John Academy Inc Athletic, 1100 Linton Rd, Sparta
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Warthen RV Park Campers-Only Community Potluck →
Warthen RV Park, 9470 S Sparta Davisboro Rd, Warthen
6:00 pm - Warthen RV Park Campers-Only Community Potluck... →
Warthen RV Park, 9470 S Sparta Davisboro Rd, Warthen
6:00 pm - Warthen RV Park Campers-Only Community Potluck Night – Onsite Guest Gathering in Warthen, GA →
Warthen RV Park, 9470 S Sparta Davisboro Rd, Warthen
6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
📣 Sparta Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- EMS Softball vs Thomson
Washington County Public Schools Sandersville, GA 31082
4:30 pm - 2026 Millage Rate Hearing
GREENE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting Room, 101 E. Third St., Greensboro, GA 30642
5:00 pm - WCHS Softball vs Westside
Washington County Public Schools Sandersville, GA 31082
5:00 pm - Movie Night at Festival Hall — Lake Sinclair Life →
Festival Hall, 201 N Main St, Greensboro
7:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
GREENE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting Room, 101 E. Third St., Greensboro, GA 30642
7:00 pm - The Shark Is Broken — Lake Oconee Life →
The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N Madison Ave, Eatonton
7:00 pm - Gatewood Varsity Football @ Briarwood Academy →
Briarwood Academy, 4859 Thomson Hwy, Warrenton
7:30 pm - WCHS Varsity @Baldwin
Washington County Public Schools Sandersville, GA 31082
7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Consensus Health posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Sparta. Apply here.
- CHSGa posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant in Sparta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sparta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Milledgeville
- Gov. Kemp approves tearing down buildings at Milledgeville YDC, paving way for new 48-bed facility (13wmaz.com)
- Milledgeville Chamber hosting Employ Baldwin Job Fair Thursday (unionrecorder.com)
- Macon Milledgeville Regional Habitat for Humanity plans to build new homes on headquarters' parking lot (13wmaz.com)
Sandersville
- Washington County focused on process of 'growing culture' in Ware's first year (courierheraldtoday.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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