🌱 How one teen turned lake tragedy into new safety gear in Appling

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In today's newsletter:

• How one teen turned lake tragedy into new safety gear in Appling

Also on today's calendar: Eisenhower Lakes Golf Club Youth on Course and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 71.
• Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• ‘Every life is precious': Teen honors sister with life jacket stand (wrdw.com) — A local Eagle Scout candidate has installed a free life jacket and water-safety station at Wildwood Park in Appling, dedicated to his younger sister who drowned there nine years ago. The stand offers life jackets, rescue ropes, and CPR instructions for anyone to borrow, aiming to prevent future tragedies after multiple drownings at the lake.
   

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📸 Around Appling

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Appling

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 13

• Flag Day Celebration →
  Mistletoe State Park, 3725 Mistletoe Rd, Appling
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday June 13

• Candle Dipping Red, White and Blue
  Mistletoe State Park 3725 Road Appling, GA 30802\
  9:30 am
• Wild About Wildlife
  Mistletoe State Park 3725 Road Appling, GA 30802\
  12:00 pm
• Eisenhower Lakes Golf Club Youth on Course →
  Eisenhower Lakes Golf Club, 537 North Range Road, Fort Gordon
  12:00 pm
• Teen Book 2 Screen Club →
  Grovetown Library, 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd, Grovetown
  3:00 pm

Friday June 19

• Sunset Hike
  Mistletoe State Park 3725 Road Appling, GA 30802\
  8:30 pm

Saturday June 20

• Rad Reptiles →
  Mistletoe State Park, 3725 Mistletoe Rd, Appling
  11:00 am
• Bonfire and Beyond →
  Mistletoe State Park, 3725 Mistletoe Rd, Appling
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday June 13

• Pickle Fest - Grovetown →
  Columbia County Exhibition Center, 212 Partnership Dr, Grovetown
  11:00 am
• Father's Day Lunch Celebration →
  Grovetown City Main Calendar - Grovetown GA 30813
  11:00 am
• Ignite Wellness Event & Expo →
  Columbia County Exhibition Center, 212 Partnership Dr, Grovetown
  11:00 am
• Fiero Coding Club →
  Grovetown Library, 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd, Grovetown
  1:00 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• GardaWorld posted a job opening for Tactical Security Officer in Appling. Apply here.
• Amazon.com, Inc. posted a job opening for Area Manager II in Appling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Appling here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Harlem

• Hurricanes tie dramatic Stanley Cup Final, get Game 5 tickets at Carolina (augustachronicle.com)

Grovetown

• Crash Champions, GEICO and NABC Donate Recycled Ride to WNYHeroes (bodyshopbusiness.com)

Evans

• Evans wrestling holds clinic with 81 kids across five Columbia County schools (wjbf.com)

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Ok Appling! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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