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🌱 How George Mason students are helping strengthen infrastructure in Jarratt.

Jarratt, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Jarratt! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How George Mason students are helping strengthen infrastructure in Jarratt.

Also on today's calendar: All Black & White Affair.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny; hot, more humid, with a high of 92 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Building a strong foundation one course at a time (gmu.edu) — Jarratt appears here as one of several Virginia communities working with George Mason University’s Flood Hazards Research Lab on real-world infrastructure and resilience projects. The story focuses on a new civil engineering materials course that trains students to design more sustainable, durable infrastructure, experience they’re already applying to jurisdictions like the Town of Jarratt and nearby localities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping/Receiving Clerk - Manufacturing in Jarratt. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Emporia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jarratt here.

🗞 Nearby News

Emporia

  • Emporia State track and field excited to host National Championship (wibw.com)
  • Two firefighters injured battling large blaze in Emporia (ksn.com)
  • Bear in Richmond's Oregon Hill has been captured (axios.com)

Petersburg

  • Free classes in Petersburg teach parents how to talk to kids about guns and safety (wtvr.com)
  • Chester eatery and bakery has Central American, Latin-inspired cuisine (progress-index.com)

Ok Jarratt! 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: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jarratt

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jarratt

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.