Community Corner
π± Patch AM: Planning a weekend escape? See everything you can do in Winder.
Also check out Lake Loop Clean-Up: Your State Parks Day on the Winder Patch calendar

Good morning Winder! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a weekend escape? See everything you can do in Winder.
Also on today's calendar: City Council - Regular Meeting and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Looking For Small City Charm? This Georgia Gem Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway (southernliving.com) — Winder takes center stage here as a laid-back weekend escape packed with parks, downtown shopping, and a busy calendar of community events. You'll find detailed suggestions for where to stroll, eat, grab a local beer, and even stay overnight, from Fort Yargo yurts to a historic B&B just steps from downtown.
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📸 Around Winder
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Winder
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ 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 - 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 - Barrels & Brews →
Winder GA - City Council - Regular Meeting →
Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder
6:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Friday September 25
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
📣 Winder Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 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.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Winder PatchAM possible:
- Level Up Games — (770) 497-0202
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Neighbors.
Be sure to check out the "for sale" section on here. I'm posting lots of cool good stuff today and tomorrow. (Nextdoor M L K Park)
- Sonic posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Winder. Apply here.
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Part Time Store Cleaning & Operations Associate in Dacula. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winder here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hoschton
- Watch Alabama football TD on pick-six by Luke Metz vs Kentucky (tuscaloosanews.com)
Braselton
- Gville, other cities getting federal $$$ to make water plants more 'storm ready' (wgtjradio.com)
- Police officer fired for allegedly misusing Flock camera system (kptv.com)
- Atlanta Dining & Legacy: Kirk Halpern's Bentley Journey (modernluxury.com)
Dacula
- Anaba Sushi Expected To Open This Fall In Gainesville (whatnow.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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