🌱 Do you own a Lee M. Bennett piece and not know it?

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In today's newsletter:

• Do you own a Lee M. Bennett piece and not know it?

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Website project documents artwork of Lee M. Bennett (valdostadailytimes.com) — Family members of longtime Valdosta State art professor Lee M. Bennett have launched a website to document and identify her widely collected artwork, much of it inspired by South Georgia. Valdosta residents who own her paintings, prints, or textiles can upload images, share notes, and even connect with interested collectors through the new online archive.
   

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📸 Around Valdosta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Valdosta

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Tuesday August 25

• VHS Volleyball @ Richmond Hill
  W.G. Nunn Elementary School Richmond Hill High School, 500 Wildcat Blvd, Richmond Hill, GA
  5:00 pm
• Valdosta Board of Education Work Session
  Valdosta Middle School Valdosta City School Superintendent Office, 1204 Williams St #404
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 27

• LCCY Executive Board Meeting →
  Lccy Seth Brown is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: LC
  10:30 am
• VHS Volleyball vs Lowndes
  Valdosta Middle School Valdosta High School, 4590 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 316
  5:00 pm
• Junior Class Ring Ceremony (PAC)
  Lowndes High School Valdosta, GA 31601
  6:30 pm

Friday August 28

• VHS Wildcats vs Howard
  Valdosta Middle School Bazmore-Hyder Stadium, 1204 Williams St, Valdosta, GA 31601, U
  8:00 pm

Tuesday September 1

• September Attendance Campaign: Make Every Day Count for 20 Days. S
  J.L. Lomax Elementary School Valdosta, GA 31601
  7:00 am
• FW: Part II: Family Pathways Framework Training - Tuesday, Septemb
  Lccy 1605 Azalea Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25

• FW: Part I: Family Pathways Framework Cohort - Tuesday, August 25\
  Lccy 1605 Azalea Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602
  9:00 am
• VHS Volleyball @ Richmond Hill
  W.G. Nunn Elementary School Richmond Hill High School, 500 Wildcat Blvd, Richmond Hill, GA
  5:00 pm
• Valdosta Board of Education Work Session
  Valdosta Middle School Valdosta City School Superintendent Office, 1204 Williams St #404
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 27

• VHS Volleyball vs Lowndes
  Valdosta Middle School Valdosta High School, 4590 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 316
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The day has come!!
  Rosiah has been found! She was found under a pallet outside of the Lowe's by a very nice man who picked her up and took her home to look for her… (Nextdoor Baytree and Gornto)
• Good morning
  I just wanted to take this time to stress how important it is to not release any of your personal information on this platform. Yesterday, my special… (Nextdoor Forrest St)

• Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 23358, NORTH VALDOSTA in Valdosta. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Valdosta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Valdosta here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Moultrie

• Florida State will host CB prospect in Georgia for season opener (usatoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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