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🌱 How a Talking Rock builder took his housing idea to Washington

Talking Rock, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Talking Rock builder took his housing idea to Washington

Also on today's calendar: Winery Tour - Saturday, October 3rd and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Beautiful with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• HUD's Innovative Housing Showcase returns to National Mall (kptv.com) — A Talking Rock-based designer is showcasing his modular housing concept on the National Mall, putting the small town’s name into a national conversation about affordable homes. Larry Singleton of Singleton Designs is presenting a new approach to fast, affordable housing construction as HUD seeks policy solutions to ease red tape and expand workforce housing options nationwide.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Talking Rock

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • Winery Tour →
    Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard & Wine, 1862 Orchard Ln, Talking Rock
    12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Breakfast Shift Manager in Jasper. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Jasper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Talking Rock here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jasper

  • Two Middle Georgia mental health providers merge as the state streamlines its safety net care (gpb.org)
  • Kemp suspends Newton County Chairman Marcello Banes after new indictment (fox5atlanta.com)

Ellijay

  • 84 Hale Ct, Ellijay, GA 30540 (zillow.com)
  • Rodney Walker, Habersham Central's Second Head Football Coach (habershamnews.com)
  • Why Atlanta's Food Lovers are Traveling to Stillhouse for Cooks in Ellijay, Georgia (atlantahomesmag.com)

Ok Talking Rock! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Talking Rock

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Talking Rock

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