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🌱 Calhoun's new stow factory faces a skilled-worker shortage

Calhoun, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Calhoun! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Calhoun's new stow factory faces a skilled-worker shortage
  • Calhoun's Dylan Faulkner contributes as Clemson's comeback falls short

Also on today's calendar: Christmas at the Courthouse and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call an angry carrot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 58 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 62, low: 30.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Southeast Project Bulletin (siteselection.com) — Stow Group's new Calhoun factory has room to grow, but its CEO says finding skilled workers is proving harder than expected. The Belgian racking manufacturer had 70 factory workers at interview time and expects roughly 200 jobs at full capacity, with robot weld operators among the toughest positions to fill.
   

• Clemson Falls to Georgetown 85-78 (foxcarolina.com) — Calhoun's Dylan Faulkner scored nine points and grabbed four rebounds in Clemson's 85-78 loss to Georgetown on Friday. The Tigers erased a 19-point deficit and briefly moved ahead in the second half, but Georgetown pulled away late to hand Clemson its first loss of the season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone!
    I’m looking for a reliable, trustworthy and experienced cleaner in the neighbourhood who is available for regular cleaning. If you can recommend… (Nextdoor Crestmont)
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Calhoun. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Food/Consumables Team Supervisor in Calhoun. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calhoun here.

🗞 Nearby News

Adairsville

  • When pets are lost or die at Georgia kennels, their histories can be hard to find (wsbtv.com)
  • Summerville receives $1.5 million water infrastructure loan (allongeorgia.com)
  • The King & Prince Golf and Beach Club to Reopen Following Comprehensive Transformation (thegolfwire.com)

Dalton

  • Gomez Group Closes Chick-fil-A Net Lease Sale in Dalton, GA (prfree.org)
  • LOCAL 3 INVESTIGATES: Students say $17,000 HVAC program didn't deliver; how to pick the best trade school (local3news.com)
  • UE volleyball announces 2026 signing class (gopurpleaces.com)

Ok Calhoun! 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: "What do you call an angry carrot?" — A steamed vegetable (Thank you Kathy J. for sending it in!)
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