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🌱 Why Galax is one of Virginia’s most affordable, culture-rich towns

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Galax is one of Virginia's most affordable, culture-rich towns

Also on today's calendar: Sabbath School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Virginia Towns Where You Can Still Live Comfortably On $1,400 A Month In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — Galax makes this statewide affordability list as a standout option for stretching a $1,400 monthly budget while still enjoying rich mountain music traditions, arts classes, and outdoor recreation. The piece highlights the Rex Theater broadcasts, Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, and nearby New River Trail State Park, painting Galax as a welcoming, culturally vibrant small city with a walkable downtown and manageable living costs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Galax. Apply here.
  • Galax City Public Schools posted a job opening for Paraprofessional (Virtual Classroom Monitor) in Galax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Galax here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wytheville

  • Man indicted on 8 felony charges in connection with Roanoke double homicide (wset.com)
  • Foggy Tuesday Morning, Seasonal Afternoon (wsls.com)
  • Gilreath, James Marshall (nrvnews.com)

Pulaski

  • Carol Dee Grigonis (pcpatriot.com)
  • New River Conservancy nominated as AmeriCorps NCCC 'Partner of the Year' (montcova.com)
  • New River Valley Field Notes: Two new developments will increase Blacksburg's affordable housing options (cardinalnews.org)

Ok Galax! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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