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π± Day in the Life of a Middle Schooler and 11 more events
Be sure to catch Harris County Banquet on the Talbotton Patch calendar

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Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- 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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🗓 Events Nearby
- Day in the Life of a Middle Schooler
Upson-Lee Middle School Thomaston, GA 30286
4:30 pm - Harris County Banquet →
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, 4500 Southern Pine Dr, Pine Mountain
5:00 pm - Clay Shoot Fundraiser →
The Ridge, Hickory Ridge Rd, Meansville
9:00 am - End of Summer Pool Splash →
F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA-190, Pine Mountain
1:00 pm - Dog Splash at Liberty Bell Pool →
F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA-190, Pine Mountain
1:00 pm - Perry Varsity Softball @ Taylor County →
Taylor County High School, 22 Oak St, Butler
6:00 pm - Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day: Symphony of the Forest: A Historical Journey →
F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA-190, Pine Mountain
9:30 am - Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day: Symphony of the... →
F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA-190, Pine Mountain
9:30 am - Wheeler County Varsity Football @ Taylor County →
Taylor County High School, 22 Oak St, Butler
7:30 pm - Group Volunteer and Vegan Potluck Day (1) →
Full Circle Farm Sanctuary, 961 Whitehouse Pkwy, Warm Springs
11:00 am - Ramblin' Rangers →
Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs
11:00 am - Your State Parks Day →
F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA-190, Pine Mountain
2:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 5
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
Saturday September 26
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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)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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