🌱 Woman found shot dead in Waverly Hall yard; investigation continues

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In today's newsletter:

• Woman found shot dead in Waverly Hall yard; investigation continues
• How a deadly Waverly Hall dispute is reshaping local domestic violence response

Also on today's calendar: End of Summer Pool Splash and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot with periods of sun, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 72.
• Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WATCH: Russell County Sheriff's Office holds news conference regarding murder suspect (wrbl.com) — Law enforcement are investigating a deadly shooting after a woman was found unresponsive in the yard of a home on Georgia Highway 208 in Waverly Hall. Deputies say she died from an apparent single gunshot wound following a domestic dispute, and authorities previously asked the public's help in locating the suspected shooter.
   

• Rising cases of Domestic Abuse (wrbl.com) — A woman was recently killed during a domestic dispute in Waverly Hall, prompting local sheriffs to warn about rising domestic violence and its ties to mental health issues. Officials and a Hope Harbor advocate outline warning signs of abuse and urge anyone in danger to call the local crisis hotline for help leaving unsafe situations.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waverly Hall

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Harris County Banquet →
  The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, 4500 Southern Pine Dr, Pine Mountain
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• End of Summer Pool Splash →
  F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA-190, Pine Mountain
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Dog Splash at Liberty Bell Pool →
  F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA-190, Pine Mountain
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day: Symphony of the... →
  F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA-190, Pine Mountain
  9:30 am
• Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day: Symphony of the Forest: A Historical Journey →
  F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA-190, Pine Mountain
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• HCHS Volleyball (V/JV) @ Upson Lee
  Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
  5:00 pm
• HCHS Football (Sub-Varsity) @ Callaway
  Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
  5:30 pm
• HCCMS Football vs. Trinity Christian
  Harris County Carver Middle School Away
  5:30 pm
• HCHS Football (JV) vs. Northside @ home
  Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
  5:30 pm
• HCHS Softball (V/JV) vs. Lagrange @ home
  Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
  5:30 pm
• HCCMS Football @ Trinity Christian
  Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
  5:30 pm
• HCHS XC @ Smiths Station Panther Stages
  Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Callaway Gardens posted a job opening for Houseperson in Pine Mountain. Apply here.
• ABM Industries posted a job opening for WGR7 Janitorial Cleaner in Columbus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waverly Hall here.

🗞 Nearby News

Columbus

• Columbus State University makes nearly $322 million impact on West Georgia's economy (wrbl.com)
• Columbus Optimist Club raises funds for local nonprofits with 'Day of Giving' (wrbl.com)
• Mill District launches 'Parent University' to support parents (wtvm.com)

West Point

• Kia K5 Generations: Everything You Need To Know In One Place (carbuzz.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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