🌱 See which Hokes Bluff players are shining in fall camp photos

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In today's newsletter:

• See which Hokes Bluff players are shining in fall camp photos

Also on today's calendar: Popcorn Pantry & Music.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Check out photos of Hokes Bluff football during fall camp (gadsdentimes.com) — Hokes Bluff football players have been grinding through fall camp this week at the high school, and a new photo gallery captures the action on the field. Shot Monday, August 5, the images spotlight local athletes preparing for the upcoming season right here in Hokes Bluff.
   

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📸 Around Hokes Bluff

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hokes Bluff

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27

• One-to-One Small Business Counseling →
  Etowah Chamber of Commerce, 1 Commerce Square, Gadsden
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4

• Popcorn Pantry & Music →
  McGuffey Healthcare, 2301 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden
  10:15 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• AIDT Leadership Skills 2 Training Program
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Etowah Chamber
  8:00 am

Friday August 7

• Burlington Job Fair
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County 1 Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35901

Saturday August 8

• New South Pro Wrestling: Anniversary XI →
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County The Venue at Coosa Landing 201 George Wallace Dr Gadsden, AL
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Council Meeting & Work Session →
  City of Gadsden Council Chambers, 1st Floor - 90 Broad Street Gadsden AL
  10:00 am
• Business After Hours Sponsored by Long Furniture Company
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Long Furniture Company
  5:15 pm

Wednesday August 12

• BMSS Presents: An Accounting & Auditing Update →
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Zoom
  8:00 am

Thursday August 13

• City of Southside Taste of the Town
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Southside City Hall
  5:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Cherokee County Warriors vs North Jackson Chiefs →
  Warrior Stadium, 910 Warrior Dr, Centre
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 25

• JCA Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Coosa Christian →
  Coosa Christian school, 2731 Wills Creek Rd, Gadsden
  5:30 pm

Friday August 28

• Cherokee County Warriors vs Piedmont Bulldogs →
  Warrior Stadium, 910 Warrior Dr, Centre
  7:00 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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🗞 Nearby News

Gadsden

• Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Names New Board Leadership (calhounjournal.com)
• Minth Group breaks ground on new facility in Gadsden (wbrc.com)
• Peterbilt of Atlanta announces Acquisition of Fitzgerald Peterbilt's Alabama operations and rebranding as Pearson Peterbilt Group (ajot.com)

Southside

• Alabama Department of Transportation to host public meeting on Fayette roadway project (yellowhammertimes.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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