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🌱 26 UNG cadets earn Distinguished Military Graduate honors

Dahlonega, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Dahlonega! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • UNG cadet Hurst named a Distinguished Military Graduate for 2026-27
  • Dahlonega’s retirement appeal comes with a housing-cost caveat
  • North Georgia rallies past Lee in basketball season opener

Also on today's calendar: Veterans Celebration Dinner and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, brisk and cool, with a high of 49 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UNG cadet Hurst named a Distinguished Military Graduate for 2026-27 (moultrieobserver.com) — Twenty-six University of North Georgia cadets have earned Distinguished Military Graduate honors for 2026–27, including Dayton Hurst of Coolidge. The designation recognizes commissioning cadets in the top 20% of Army ROTC graduates nationally, based on academics, fitness and leadership, and remains on their Army records throughout their careers.
   

2. 8 Charming Southern Towns Where Retirees Say Life Moves at the Perfect Pace (travelbinger.com) — Dahlonega’s scenery and sociable town square earn it a place in a guide to eight Southern retirement destinations. The local appeal centers on downtown restaurants, cafes and shops, but the guide acknowledges that retirement rankings offer more evidence of charm than affordability and recommends checking current housing prices.
   

3. North Georgia Rallies To Beat Lee 63-58 (chattanoogan.com) — North Georgia opened its basketball season with a 63–58 comeback win over Lee, using a 9–0 second-half run to turn a defensive struggle in its favor. Free throws proved decisive: UNG made 20 of 23 attempts, while Lee went 6 of 7.
   

4. Matheson History Museum presents ‘Art from the Archives' beginning Nov. 14 (alachuachronicle.com) — Work by Dahlonega artist Oscar Reyneri will be featured in a free exhibition opening November 14 at the Matheson History Museum in Gainesville, Florida. “Art from the Archives” showcases rarely displayed paintings from the museum’s collection, with visiting hours November 14–15 and November 18–21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Looking for handyman or plumber to install new 50 gal gas water heater.
    I have the water heater just need disposal of old and install the new. Property is in Oakwood GA. Let me know if your able to do it, quote and time… (Nextdoor Copper Mill)
  • Southeast Clips posted a job opening for FT Hairstylist/ Barber in Dahlonega. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Lead Cook - Dining Services at the University of North Georgia Dahlonega in Dahlonega. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dahlonega here.

Ok Dahlonega! 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 are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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