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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Dallas cadet turned UNG's toughest challenges into opportunity

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Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Officers grew thanks to opportunities at UNG (ung.edu) — A University of North Georgia cadet from Dallas is highlighting how demanding coursework, ROTC training, and study abroad in Taiwan shaped his work ethic and leadership skills. Along with his sister from nearby Hiram, he credits UNG's programs, mentors, and alumni support for helping them grow as leaders and encourages future cadets to embrace challenges and opportunities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Powder Springs

  • How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 3 of our quiz and find out (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • STRecruiting Notebook 9-11: Recruiting visits are lined up for Clemson and South Carolina for Saturday night (sportstalksc.com)

Austell

  • 2734 Double Iron Dr, Austell, GA 30106 (zillow.com)
  • Remembering 9/11, the State Fair, Taste of Smyrna, and More – Bright Side Weekly 9/11/26 (brightsidecobb.com)

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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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