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🌱 Woman’s terrifying parking-lot encounter raises new safety concerns in Dawsonville.

Dawsonville, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Dawsonville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Woman’s terrifying parking-lot encounter raises new safety concerns in Dawsonville.

Also on today's calendar: MLB Summer Drive-In and Fireworks and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do French fries do when they haven’t seen each other in a while? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 71.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Georgia Woman Left Shaken After Stranger Slams on Her Car Window: ‘I Want to Pull Your Hair So Hard That You Cry' (thenerdstash.com) — A Georgia woman says she was harassed and frightened while sitting in her car outside a Dawsonville mall, after a stranger made a disturbing comment and slammed on her window several times. Her video describing the encounter has sparked a wider online conversation about women’s safety in public spaces, self-defense, and how such incidents can leave residents feeling anxious about everyday errands.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know what July 4th activities are happening around Dawsonville?
    Let's create a list here if you know of something like a parade, fireworks etc. (Nextdoor Harmony Church Rd/Hwy 136)
  • Found running around busy rd , I know your one of my neighbors , I live on goldmine rd .
    I have your Shih Tzu and will care for it till I can contact you! I know Cody brought it home last time so I am trying to contact him . I have 3 so… (Nextdoor Dawson County)
  • VF Corporation posted a job opening for Vans: Floor Supervisor - North Georgia Premium Outlets (Open) in Dawsonville. Apply here.
  • Nautica posted a job opening for PT Store Supervisor - 2274 in Dawsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dawsonville here.

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Ok Dawsonville! 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: “ketchup!” (Thank you Fauna T. for sending it in!)
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