🌱 How a small Waleska church revived VBS and changed young lives

Good morning to you Waleska! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a small Waleska church revived VBS and changed young lives
• Planning to shoot clays in Waleska this fall? Read this first

Also on today's calendar: Master Gardeners Summer/Fall Plant Sale .

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waleska church hosts first VBS since pandemic, sees two children trust Christ (christianindex.org) — First Baptist Church in Waleska brought back its Vacation Bible School this summer, drawing about 30 children and celebrating two who chose to profess their faith. The largely older congregation partnered with nearby churches and state Baptist leaders, using an "Illumination Station" theme to reconnect with local families and emphasize children's ministry after the pandemic pause.
   

• 2026 Cobb Chamber Sporting Clays Invitational is Nov. 18 (macon.com) — Business and community members can head to Garland Mountain Sporting Clays & Grill in Waleska on Nov. 18 for the Cobb Chamber's Sporting Clays Invitational. The day-long event includes a clays tournament, breakfast, lunch, prizes, and networking, with registration required in advance and limited shotgun rentals available.
   

📸 Around Waleska

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waleska

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Saturday September 5
• Master Gardeners Summer/Fall Plant Sale →
  Cherokee County Senior Services, 1001 Univeter Rd, Canton
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• PHS JV Softball vs White @ PHS
  Pickens High School PCSD Athletics
  4:00 pm
• PJHS Volleyball vs Clear Creek
  Pickens Jr High School Pickens Junior High School, 1802 Refuge Rd, Jasper, GA 30143
  4:30 pm
• PJHS Volleyball vs Clear Creek @ PJHS
  Pickens High School Jasper, GA 30143
  4:30 pm
• JV/V Volleyball vs White/Dawson @ White
  Pickens High School PCSD Athletics
  5:00 pm
• PHS V Softball vs White @ PHS
  Pickens High School PCSD Athletics
  6:00 pm
• Community Chorus Auditions 8/25 →
  The George Link, Jr Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 N Dalton St, Ellijay
  6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• PJHS Softball @ Dawson
  Pickens Jr High School Jasper, GA 30143
  4:15 pm
• PJHS Softball vs Dawson @ Dawson
  Pickens High School Jasper, GA 30143
  4:15 pm
• PJHS Football vs Lumpkin @ Lumpkin
  Pickens High School PCSD Athletics
  5:00 pm
• PJHS Football @ Lumpkin
  Pickens Jr High School Jasper, GA 30143
  5:00 pm
• PJHS Softball vs North Forsyth
  Pickens Jr High School North Forsyth High School, 3635 Coal Mountain Dr, Cumming, GA 3
  6:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Etowah High School posted a job opening for Bookkeeper- Creekland MS in Canton. Apply here.
• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Weekend Shift - Unit 1555 in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waleska here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canton

• Cherokee County courthouse closed following hazmat contamination (fox5atlanta.com)
• Mother charged with murder after boyfriend allegedly beat 2-year-old son to death (local12.com)

Jasper

• Former Jasper police officer arrested, GBI says (fox5atlanta.com)
• Meet Ashley Shope (shoutoutatlanta.com)

Ok Waleska! 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: 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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