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In today's newsletter:
- Barnesville community gathers today to celebrate Ruth Ann Manley’s life
Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ruth Ann Manley (barnesville.com) — Barnesville friends are invited to honor longtime First Baptist Church of Barnesville member Ruth Ann Manley at her Celebration of Life today, Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m., with visitation starting at 10 a.m. The obituary remembers her Navy service, deep faith, volunteer work, and the loving family and community ties she nurtured throughout her life.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday June 20
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Juneteenth Parade and Celebration 2026 →
10:00 am
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Fishing For Beginners! →
Indian Springs State Park, 678 Lake Clark Rd, Flovilla
10:00 am
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Oil Painting Workshop: Serene Sunset →
'stache studio, 116 S 6th St, Griffin
3:00 pm
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Little Leaf Hike! →
Indian Springs State Park, 678 Lake Clark Rd, Flovilla
3:30 pm
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HA HA COMEDY SHOW →
Kiwanis Fairgrounds, 1025 S Hill St, Griffin
6:00 pm
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Hope Championship Pro Wrestling →
Griffin Christian High School, 2000 W McIntosh Rd, Griffin
7:00 pm
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Brotherhood Band - A Doobie Brothers Tribute Band →
The Griffin Opera House, 102 N Hill St Ste 200, Griffin
8:00 pm
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Brotherhood - A Doobie Brothers Tribute Band →
The Griffin Opera House, 102 N Hill St Ste 200, Griffin
8:00 pm
Sunday June 21
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Water Wonder! →
Indian Springs State Park, 678 Lake Clark Rd, Flovilla
1:00 pm
Monday June 22
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Handling the Harvest
Griffin-Spalding County Library
800 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30223
2:30 pm
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Night Owl Knitters
Griffin-Spalding County Library
6:00 pm
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Chess Club for Kids and Adults
Griffin-Spalding County Library
800 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30223
6:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Barnesville. Apply here.
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Genuine Parts Company - GPC posted a job opening for Store Counter Sales in Barnesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barnesville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Forsyth
- Metro area school district approves more than $13 million for new astro turf (wsbtv.com)
- Swimmer found dead in 'haunted lake' after going missing (audacy.com)
Griffin
Ok Barnesville! 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: A synonym roll! (Thank you Sue P. for sending it in!)
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