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🌱 How 221 Speedway’s comeback could rev up weekends for Wrens families
Wrens, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Wrens! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How 221 Speedway’s comeback could rev up weekends for Wrens families
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 221 Speedway roars back to life under new owner (wrdw.com) — Racing fans in Wrens and Jefferson County have their local karting hub back, as 221 Speedway has reopened under new owner and racer Josh Antley. The track, a short drive from Wrens, offers NASCAR-style features, classes for kids through adults, and $20 spectator admission, aiming to become a community gathering spot for weekend racing excitement. 
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🗞 Nearby News
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Augusta
- We the People: George Washington's 1791 visit to Augusta nears 235th anniversary (wrdw.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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