🌱 Why Southside sports teams may soon carry Rainbow City in their name

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Southside sports teams may soon carry Rainbow City in their name

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 68.
• 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

• Why Southside High School wants to change its name for AHSAA (gadsdentimes.com) — Southside High School is asking the state athletic association to list its teams as “Southside-Rainbow City,” reflecting that students come from both Southside and Rainbow City. The academic name stays the same, but leaders say the athletic rebrand better represents Rainbow City’s role in the school community and strengthens its shared identity.
   

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📸 Around Rainbow City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rainbow City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 7

• 4-Corners Bingo Blitz →
  McGuffey Healthcare, 2301 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

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📣 Rainbow City Shout Outs!

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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
• Professional Development Exchange Day #4
  Etowah County Schools Gadsden, AL 35904
  8:00 am

Friday August 7

• Burlington Job Fair
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County 1 Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35901
• Professional Development Day
  Etowah County Schools Gadsden, AL 35904
  8:00 am
• Ribbon Cutting for Ohana Auto Repair →
  Ohana Auto Repair, 3426 Rainbow Pkwy, Rainbow City
  12:00 pm

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
• Competitive Boys Gymnastics - Level 4/5 Team (12 hrs) — Competitive Boys Gymnastics - Level 4/5 Team (12 hrs) →
  Zee's Gymnastics, 805 Steele Station Rd, Rainbow City
  4:00 pm
• 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
• Competitive Girls Gymnastics - Xcel Bronze REC — Competitive Girls Gymnastics - Xcel Bronze REC →
  Zee's Gymnastics, 805 Steele Station Rd, Rainbow City
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Rainbow City. Apply here.
• Arcosa, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - Fit/Weld (1st Shift) in Steele. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rainbow City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Southside

• Why Southside High School wants to change its name for AHSAA (montgomeryadvertiser.com)
• Alabama Department of Transportation to host public meeting on Fayette roadway project (yellowhammertimes.com)
• SAW's BBQ coming to Valley Post in Chelsea (280living.com)

Attalla

• Attalla Police Search for Missing Endangered Man Nathaniel Lucas Jackson (weisradio.com)

Gadsden

• Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Names New Board Leadership (calhounjournal.com)
• Minth Group breaks ground on new facility in Gadsden (wbrc.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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