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🌱 Patch AM: How can Winder homeowners stop small plumbing issues from wrecking weekends?
Spotted on the Winder calendar: Lake Loop Clean-Up: Your State Parks Day
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In today's newsletter:
- How can Winder homeowners stop small plumbing issues from wrecking weekends?
Also on today's calendar: Camp Wishbone and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How to Handle Plumbing Problems Before They Spiral Out of Control (sociallifemagazine.com) — Homeowners in Winder get step-by-step guidance on spotting plumbing trouble early, deciding when to DIY and when to call a local pro, and preventing costly water damage. The piece walks through warning signs, water heater care, and simple maintenance routines tailored to older Winder homes and local conditions so you can avoid surprise weekend emergencies. 
📸 Around Winder
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winder
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★ Featured events ★
- Lake Loop Clean-Up: Your State Parks Day →
Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S Broad St, Winder
9:00 am
Saturday September 26
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Camp Wishbone →
Camp Twin Lakes-Winder, 210 S. Broad Street, Unit 5, Winder - Apple Hawkins Invitational →
Winder GA - Concert on the Lawn: Radio 80's →
Winder GA - Open House & Fort Tours
Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad Street, Winder
9:00 am - Camp Victory for Families →
Camp Twin Lakes-Winder, 210 S. Broad Street, Unit 5, Winder - Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation Family Weekend →
Camp Twin Lakes-Winder, 210 S. Broad Street, Unit 5, Winder - Open House & Fort Tours
Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad Street, Winder
9:00 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
📣 Winder Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Supervisor Skills for the Modern Manager
Delta Innovation Hub, 210 Spring St, Athens
8:30 am - Cruise-In Bethlehem Varsity →
Bethlehem Varsity, 410 Exchange Blvd, Bethlehem
4:00 pm - Network Barrow
The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, 6 Porter Street, Winder
9:00 am - Open House & Fort Tours
Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad Street, Winder
9:00 am
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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
- I live in Winder and am 68 years old.
I am looking to get involved in a church that is loving and accepting of all kinds of people no matter what their sexual orientation or their… (Nextdoor West Winder) - Hi neighbors!
I'm starting up a new local lawn care and hauling business here in Winder. I've got reliable equipment (including my new X350) and I'm looking to… (Nextdoor Bowman Mill Rd SE)
- Sonic posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Winder. Apply here.
- Waffle House posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Hoschton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winder here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hoschton
- Suspect sought for road rage shooting (classiccitynews.com)
- Dominant Alabama defense pivotal in win of SEC opener (thecrimsonwhite.com)
Braselton
- Road Atlanta delivers eventful Endurance Challenge championship decider (porsche.com)
- Mouser-Sponsored Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing Team Nears IMSA Season-End at the Racing Capital of The World (machinedesign.com)
Dacula
- Stockton's Palmer, Rowan's Bivona, WPU's Rogers Earn NJAC Women's Volleyball Weekly Honors (njacsports.com)
Ok Winder! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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