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🌱 Day in the Life of a Middle Schooler and 11 more events

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Thursday August 20th Patch AM
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Good morning Talbotton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Jones Petroleum posted a job opening for Piggly Wiggly Stocker in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Thomaston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Talbotton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Columbus

  • Columbus State University makes nearly $322 million impact on West Georgia's economy (wrbl.com)
  • Columbus Optimist Club raises funds for local nonprofits with 'Day of Giving' (wrbl.com)
  • Columbus State celebrates $4.8 million renovation of one of the oldest buildings on campus (wkrg.com)

Barnesville

  • 50 dogs rescued in Lamar County animal cruelty raid, 1 arrested (fox5atlanta.com)

Ok Talbotton! 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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