🌱 How a Tallulah Falls hoops star just advanced her college career

What's up Tallulah Falls! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Tallulah Falls hoops star just advanced her college career

Also on today's calendar: Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake.

Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A.M. rain; otherwise, cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
• Sunday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Harmon signs Lightbourne for 2026-27 (fgcuathletics.com) — A former Tallulah Falls High School basketball standout is heading to Florida Gulf Coast University, as senior guard Denika Lightbourne transfers from Florida International for the 2026–27 season. Her decorated prep career in Tallulah Falls included all-time school records in assists, steals, and blocks, plus multiple MVP and All-State honors, before successful collegiate and international play.
   

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📸 Around Tallulah Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tallulah Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 3

• Deep Stretch →
  Thrive Wellness Hub, 29 Falcon St, Clayton
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 8

• Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake →
  THE HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE, 166 W Doyle St, Toccoa
  7:00 pm

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📣 Tallulah Falls Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 2

• 2026 Kids Fishing Rodeo
  Black Rock Mountain State Park, 3085 Black Rock Mountain Parkway, Mountain City
  9:00 am
• Basic Rifle Shooting →
  ACT Personal Defense, LLC, 646 Davis Rd, Eastanollee
  9:00 am
• Monica Spears →
  Tiger Mountain Vineyards & Wedding Venue, 2592 Old 441 S, Tiger
  2:00 pm
• Denim & Diamonds Gala 2026 →
  The Venue at Broken Bridge Farms, 341 Williams Cir, Toccoa
  6:00 pm

Sunday May 3

• Meal Prep Afternoon →
  Thrive Wellness Hub, 29 Falcon St, Clayton
  1:30 pm
• Learn to Shoot Pistol Marksmanship →
  ACT Personal Defense, LLC, 646 Davis Rd, Eastanollee
  2:00 pm
• First Steps Pistol →
  ACT Personal Defense, LLC, 646 Davis Rd, Eastanollee
  2:00 pm

Friday May 8

• Child Find Screenings
  Stephens County Toccoa, GA 30577
• Zac Kellum @ Fenders Alley →
  Fenders Alley, 631 Irvin St, Cornelia
  6:30 pm

Saturday May 9

• Mother's Day Tea Hosted by Chavamade & Plantique →
  The Plantique Market, 585 Grant St, Clarkesville
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Toccoa. Apply here.
• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Clayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tallulah Falls here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Toccoa

• Friday, May 1, 2026 (wnegradio.com)
• Most People Have No Idea This 186-Foot Waterfall In Georgia Even Exists (familydestinationsguide.com)
• Mr. John Milton Merck (wnegradio.com)

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Ok Tallulah Falls! 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: A towel (Thank you Christy H. for sending it in!)
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