🌱 ACM- Volleyball vs. Oakdale (A) JV- 5:30, V- 6:30 and 11 more events

Good morning Athens! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• ACM- Volleyball vs. Oakdale (A) JV- 5:30, V- 6:30 at Athens SD
• ACM-Girls Soccer vs. Rhea (A) V- 6, JV- 7:30 at Athens SD
• ACM- Volleyball vs. Harriman (H) JV- 5, V- 6 at Athens SD

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Athens

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Monday August 10

• ACM- Volleyball vs. Oakdale (A) JV- 5:30, V- 6:30
  Athens SD Athens, TN 37303
  5:30 pm
• ACM-Girls Soccer vs. Rhea (A) V- 6, JV- 7:30
  Athens SD Athens, TN 37303
  6:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• ACM- Volleyball vs. Harriman (H) JV- 5, V- 6
  Athens SD Athens, TN 37303
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• ACM- Volleyball vs. Coalfield (A) JV- 5:30, V- 6:30
  Athens SD Athens, TN 37303
  5:30 pm

Monday August 17

• ACM- Girls Soccer vs. Chilhowee (H) V- 5 JV- 6:30
  Athens SD Athens, TN 37303
  5:00 pm
• ACM- Volleyball vs. Oliver Spring s(A) JV 5, V- 6
  Athens SD Athens, TN 37303
  5:30 pm

Tuesday August 18

• ACM- Tennis vs. Rhea (A)
  Athens SD Athens, TN 37303
  4:30 pm

Wednesday August 19

• ACM- Girls Soccer vs. Bradley (A) V- 6:30
  Athens SD Athens, TN 37303
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• First Day of School: Early Dismissal for Students
  Mcminn County Calhoun, TN 37309
  8:00 am

Friday August 7

• Full Day of School
  Mcminn County Calhoun, TN 37309
  8:00 am
• Back To School Dance
  Madisonville Intermediate School MIS Gym
  4:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• YMCA Fitness Group Class →
  Cleveland Bradley County Public Library, 795 Church St NE, Cleveland
  1:00 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

• Emergency Alert
  UPDATE: Great news! Rylan Lewis has been located and is now safe. Thank you for sharing! Previously Released: An Endangered Child Alert has been… (Nextdoor )

• Weigel's Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Team Member in Athens. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Sweetwater

• SCI, Tennessee Wildlife Federation join the legal fight over Sweetwater duck hunting case (foxchattanooga.com)
• These Are The Most Peaceful Tennessee Towns Retirees Are Quietly Settling Into (takingthekids.com)

Loudon

• Must-See high school football games in August (knoxtntoday.com)
• Janus Henderson Group PLC Sells 46,413 Shares of Malibu Boats, Inc. $MBUU (marketbeat.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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