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🌱 How a Waleska clay shoot raised over $42,000 for local scouts
You won't want to miss Reinhardt University Opera on the Waleska Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How a Waleska clay shoot raised over $42,000 for local scouts
Also on today's calendar: We CARE Vet Fair™ and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
- Saturday: A tropical rainstorm, with a high of 63 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cherokee Area Council's 6th Annual Sporting Clays Classic Raises More Than $42,700 For Local Scouting (chattanoogan.com) — A major scouting fundraiser just brought more than $42,700 into programs supported by an annual Sporting Clays Classic held at Garland Mountain Sporting Clays & Grill in Waleska. With 104 shooters, numerous sponsors, and raffle prizes, the event funds leadership and outdoor opportunities for area youth, and organizers are already inviting participants to the next tournament on September 17, 2027.
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📸 Around Waleska
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waleska
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★ Featured events ★
- Reinhardt University Opera →
Flint Hall, Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt College Circle, Waleska
7:30 pm
Friday October 23
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Other local events
- We CARE Vet Fair™ →
Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
9:00 am - Trunk or Treat →
Sutallee Baptist Church, 895 Knox Bridge Hwy, White
6:00 pm - As You Like It →
Reinhardt University Black Box Theatre, 7300 Reinhardt College Circle, Waleska
7:30 am
Thursday October 22
Sunday October 25
Friday November 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Thursday Morning Walks at Cox Arboretum & Gardens →
Cox Arboretum & Garden, 1621 N Lake Dr, Canton
8:00 am - Thirsty Thursday →
Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
3:00 pm - Trivia Night at Reformation Canton →
Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
7:00 pm - College Night at Reformation! →
Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
7:00 pm - Story Time in the Gardens! →
Cox Arboretum & Garden, 1621 N Lake Dr, Canton
10:00 am - Friday Flights →
Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
11:00 am - Friday 10/9 Ghost Tour 7:45 →
Historic Downtown Canton Cannon Park, 130 East Main Street, Canton
7:45 pm - Express Your SuperPower 5K 10K Fun Run and Tot Trot →
Canton GA
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If you are I treated just let me know!
I can do a free inspection for you and get you some more information on our pest services! (Nextdoor Fincher Rd)
- Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Canton. Apply here.
- KFC posted a job opening for KFC Shift Supervisor in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waleska here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- FREE! Jack O'Lantern Jamboree in Canton on October 24th & 25th (atlantaonthecheap.com)
- Susan Elizabeth Watson – Nov. 21, 1953 – Aug. 20, 2026 (fortworthreport.org)
- Halloween cocktails and dining in metro Atlanta (fox5atlanta.com)
Jasper
- Join Us in Making a Difference! Serve Pickens 2026 needs your support (pickensprogress.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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