🌱 Why National Geographic singled out a shady oak tree in Waycross

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In today's newsletter:

• Why National Geographic singled out a shady oak tree in Waycross

Also on today's calendar: Miss Pumpkinfest Pageant and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (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 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 94, low: 74.
• Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Incredibly steep Pa. street is among National Geographic's Wonders of America (pennlive.com) — Waycross gets a fun national shout-out as National Geographic’s “Wonders of America” list includes the city’s famously shady oak tree among quirky attractions nationwide. The list is led by a steep Pittsburgh street but also highlights small, distinctive spots like the tiny Ochopee, Florida post office.
   

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📸 Around Waycross

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waycross

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 6

• Pierce County Bears vs Camden/Glynn Academy →
  Pierce County High School, 4850 County Farm Rd, Blackshear
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 4

• Freshman Orientation
  Ware County Waycross, GA 31501
  5:00 pm
• Middle School Open House
  Ware County Waycross, GA 31501
  5:00 pm
• High School Open House
  Ware County Waycross, GA 31501
  6:00 pm

Wednesday August 5

• Pre-Planning
  Ware County Waycross, GA 31501

Thursday August 6

• Students' First Day of School - First Semester
  Ware County Waycross, GA 31501

Saturday August 8

• Miss Pumpkinfest Pageant →
  C.C. McCray City Auditorium, 865 Pendleton St, Waycross
  10:00 am

Monday August 10

• Pierce County Bears vs Vidalia Indians →
  Pierce County High School, 4850 County Farm Rd, Blackshear
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 4

• K Open House
  Memorial Drive Elementary Waycross, GA 31503
  8:30 am
• Pre-K and Elementary Open House
  Ware County Waycross, GA 31501
  4:00 pm
• MDES Open House
  Memorial Drive Elementary Waycross, GA 31503
  4:00 pm
• Freshman Orientation
  Ware County Waycross, GA 31501
  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

• I’m looking for someone to do a deep clean on a move in house.
  The house is completely empty and they would need their own supplies. I’m talking, blinds, inside & outside of all cabinets, tubs, toilets, inside… (Nextdoor Plant Avenue)
• I need a "quote on a one-time cleaning".
  One full bath and a half-bath, as well as the kitchen refrigerator. I am handicapped and these areas need attention. (Nextdoor Plant Avenue)

• Belk posted a job opening for Maintenance/Housekeeping Associate - Full Time in Waycross. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Waycross. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waycross here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Folkston

• UNESCO designation puts Okefenokee Swamp on map for tourism (statenews.net)

Douglas

• Insider Sale: Chief Executive Officer of $CLS Sells 240 Shares (quiverquant.com)
• Tua Tagovailoa Reveals Where He Stands on Possibility of Tyreek Hill Joining Falcons (yardbarker.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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