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🌱 What Sylvania’s wastewater permit violation means for Buck Creek and you

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Sylvania's wastewater permit violation means for Buck Creek and you
  • See where Sylvania's Screven Speedway fits in this year's SAS tour

Also on today's calendar: Metter at Screven County.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Some rain, with a high of 72 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sylvania reports wastewater permit exceedance into Buck Creek (wrdw.com) — Sylvania officials report that treated wastewater discharged into Buck Creek recently exceeded state limits for biochemical oxygen demand, with more than 5 million gallons affected between August and late September. The city attributes the problem to plant equipment issues during upgrades, says aerators have been fixed, and reports that no further discharges are occurring while the source of high incoming waste strength is investigated.
   

• Dixie Speedway Hosts Southern All Stars on Saturday, October 10 for $10,000 to win Dixie Nationals (stlracing.com) — Race fans in Sylvania might notice Screven Motor Speedway's early‑season dates listed in the Southern All Star tour schedule, but the big upcoming action is at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock this Saturday. A $10,000‑to‑win Dixie Nationals Super Late Model show will cap the series' Georgia slate, with full details on admission, support divisions, and how to watch online if you can't travel.
   

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