🌱 How a Temple High investigation uncovered a disturbing explicit video case

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Temple High investigation uncovered a disturbing explicit video case

Also on today's calendar: We CARE Vet Fair™ and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
• Saturday: Tropical storm, temps: high: 67, low: 60.
• Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 28-year-old man, teen student charged in Temple High explicit video case (fox5atlanta.com) — A Temple High School student and a 28-year-old Fayetteville man are facing serious criminal charges after explicit videos involving the 15-year-old were discovered circulating among Temple High students. Carroll County investigators say the acts happened off campus but warn parents to closely monitor teens’ phones and online contacts. The girl’s case will proceed through juvenile court while the broader investigation remains open.
   

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Friday October 9

• Haralson County Varsity Football @ Temple →
  Temple High School, 589 Sage St, Temple
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Other local events

Friday October 9

• V Football vs Haralson (Homecoming)
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Friday October 16

• PK Retreat 2026 →
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Monday October 19

• News & Views Trivia Night →
  Villa Rica Public Library, 869 Dallas Hwy, Villa Rica
  5:30 pm

Thursday October 22

• We CARE Vet Fair™ →
  Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
  9:00 am

Saturday October 24

• Temple Senior Dance →
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Saturday October 31

• Infinicon VR 2026 →
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  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 9

• Pepito and The Trash Cans, A Homemade Musical →
  Townsend Center for the Performing Arts, 205 W Georgia Dr, Carrollton
  10:00 am

Saturday October 10

• Atlanta Classic →
  Villa Rica GA

Monday October 12

• Happy Birthday, Winnie-the-Pooh →
  Buchanan-Haralson Public Library, 145 Van Wert Street, Buchanan
  2:00 pm
• City Council Meeting – Work Session →
  Tallapoosa City Hall, 25 E Alabama St, Tallapoosa
  5:30 pm
• City Council Meeting – Regular Meeting →
  Tallapoosa City Hall, 25 E Alabama St, Tallapoosa
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Earlier today, October 7, 2026, satellite...
  Earlier today, October 7, 2026, satellite detections indicate a probable active fire in Carroll and Haralson Counties in Georgia, United States, and… (Nextdoor )

• RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager - (RT0495) in Villa Rica. Apply here.
• Sonic - SOAR Restaurants posted a job opening for Team/Crew Member in Villa Rica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Temple here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Villa Rica

• Whataburger Is Opening 17 New Locations in 7 States (Is Yours One?) (financebuzz.com)

Bremen

• Former Bremen coach sentenced to 50 years (times-georgian.com)
• Jacqueline "Jackie" Alva Hudgins Stophel (williamsonsource.com)

Carrollton

• Bowdon Baptist to host Carrollton Baptist Association Annual Meeting Oct. 18 (times-georgian.com)
• Carrollton BOE approves budgeted grants (times-georgian.com)
• Mrs. Cloma Ruth Williamson Chandler (wnegradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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