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Good morning to you Johnson City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will the new Hopper Road deal mean for Johnson City drivers?
  • How ready is ETSU for UTC's Rail Rivalry visit?
  • Planning your week? Don't miss ETSU's home showdown in Johnson City

Also on today's calendar: Children's Beginning Japanese Language class (ages 6-10, registration required) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Washington County officials to appoint members to committees, boards (johnsoncitypress.com) — Washington County commissioners meet Monday evening to finalize committee assignments and consider an agreement with Johnson City to widen and improve Hopper Road, a shared corridor seeing more residential growth. The agenda also includes appointments to the Johnson City Development Authority Board, rezoning that could add apartments in Gray, and routine highway and ethics items.
   

2. Mocs 2-0 in SoCon football after rolling to road win vs. The Citadel (timesfreepress.com) — Next Saturday's "Rail Rivalry" brings UTC to East Tennessee State's home field in Johnson City, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. Local fans can expect a confident Mocs squad after a dominant 27-8 road win at The Citadel, powered by strong defense and big rushing plays.
   

3. Tennessee upcoming events Sep 28 (lemonwire.com) — Johnson City sports fans have a big home matchup coming as ETSU hosts Chattanooga in football at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium on October 3 at 3:30 p.m. A statewide roundup also highlights concerts, theater, and festivals across Tennessee for the coming week.
   

4. Hatley condemns graffiti at campaign headquarters, outlines independent bid for governor (actionnews5.com) — An independent candidate for Tennessee governor says threatening graffiti at his Johnson City campaign headquarters has shaken his family but won't derail his run. He outlines a conservative, business-focused platform on taxes, education, transparency, and second chances while stressing he aims to appeal across party lines statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Has anyone seen this pretty girl around in the last few days?
    East Hillcrest Drive area. Her name is Queenie. I last saw her Thursday evening. She typically stays close by in 700 block of E. Hillcrest. She… (Nextdoor Freedom Hall)
  • Need a sitter for this adorable kitty!
    October 12 days Litter box trained Johnson city or nearby Your home prefer (Nextdoor Okolona Exit)
  • Performance Food Group Company posted a job opening for Warehouse Sanitation in Johnson City. Apply here.
  • Caris Healthcare, L.P. posted a job opening for Support Service Assistant- Part Time- Colonial Hill Retirement Center in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.

Ok Johnson City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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