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🌱 How a short city meeting could transform Sparta’s electric reliability

Sparta, Tennessee Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a short city meeting could transform Sparta’s electric reliability

Also on today's calendar: Bomb Shelter Comedy Open Mic and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 40.
  • Friday: Warmer with sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sparta Mayor and Aldermen Approve Electric System (spartalive.com) — Sparta’s mayor and aldermen have approved major purchases to upgrade the city’s electric system, with engineers saying it could become one of the most reliable in the nation. The board also handled personnel moves, approved a special events beer permit for Green Market gatherings, and reminded residents that public meetings are held twice monthly at City Hall and livestreamed via Sparta Media.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Yard sale this Saturday 5/16 at 3853 Indian mound rd
    We’ll have a ton of stuff. Clothes, shoes, nail polish, books, movies, furniture, purses and more. My shop, Fire Women Creations will also be open… (Nextdoor Dekalb)
  • Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Sparta. Apply here.
  • Bluemont Group, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member - No Experience Required in Sparta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sparta here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Smithville

  • Walmart Smithville Donates $2,000 to Support the Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree & Crafts Festival (herald-citizen.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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sparta

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