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Andersonville, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Andersonville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking of visiting Andersonvilleās haunting historic prison site and museum?
Today's riddle: There was a pink man who lived in a one story pink house. Everything he had was pink. What color were the stairs? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
- Thursday: Humid with a shower, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 8 Small Towns In Georgia So Unsettling They Could Be The Setting Of Your Worst Nightmare (newsbreak.com) ā Andersonville is highlighted as one of Georgiaās eeriest small towns, with a strong focus on the Andersonville National Historic Site and its powerful Civil War prisoner-of-war history. The piece walks you through the National Prisoner of War Museum, cemetery, and historic village, emphasizing the townās heavy atmosphere, quiet streets, and how much time to plan for a thoughtful visit. 
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Upcoming Events in
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World Wars POW Weekend at Andersonville National Historic Site ā
Andersonville National Historic Site, 760 POW Road, Andersonville
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
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World Wars Weekend
Andersonville National Cemetery , Andersonville, GA 31711
10:00 am
Saturday November 7
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š Events Nearby
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Playdoh Club ā
Oglethorpe GA
3:30 pm -
Story Time ā
Oglethorpe GA
10:30 am -
Ellaville Knife Show 2026 ā
Harrison Woods Event Center, 142 GA-153, Ellaville
9:00 am -
Heart of the 9 Awards ā
1800 South Lee Street, Americus
6:00 pm -
Homeschool Hangout ā
Oglethorpe GA
2:30 pm -
LEGO Club ā
Oglethorpe GA
3:30 pm -
Board Work Session
Schley County, 161 Perry Dr, Ellaville
5:30 pm -
FACS FITNESS: FALL SERIES ā
Oglethorpe GA
11:00 am -
Silent Bonfire ā
Dragonfly, Honeysuckle hill Rd, Americus
9:00 pm -
Fall Scrapbooking Day ā
Oglethorpe GA
11:00 am
Tuesday November 3
Wednesday November 4
Saturday November 7
Tuesday November 10
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Americus. Apply here.
- Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Americus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Andersonville here.
š Nearby News
Oglethorpe
- Vote for Piedmont Athens Regional high school athlete of the week: Nov. 2 (onlineathens.com)
- Where Was āOzark' Filmed? The Georgia Lakes and Towns That Played Missouri (fanbolt.com)
Americus
- Black Voters Matter mobilizes across Georgia ahead of midterms (wtoc.com)
- South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford to retire at the end of the year (wrbl.com)
Plains
- Jimmy Carter gave up 10 acres of his Georgia farm for a project that powered much of his hometown (newsbreak.com)
- Half a century later: Remembering Jimmy Carter's historic 1976 presidential victory (atlantanewsfirst.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "There was a pink man who lived in a one story pink house. Everything he had was pink. What color were the stairs?" ā There were no stairs. (Thank you Ro B. for sending it in!)
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