🌱 How rare weasels were finally spotted again near Denton

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• How rare weasels were finally spotted again near Denton

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Rather cloudy and warm, temps: high: 93, low: 69.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• There are weasels in Georgia (uga.edu) — Researchers have confirmed that long-tailed weasels are living again in the Flat Tub Wildlife Management Area near Denton, marking the first documented sighting in that region in more than 30 years. Using detection dogs to guide camera placement, University of Georgia scientists dramatically improved their ability to spot these elusive predators, helping wildlife managers better understand local habitats and future conservation needs across Georgia.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17

• 2026 Homecoming Parade
  Bacon County School District Alma, GA 31510, USA
  5:00 pm
• Homecoming Parade
  Bacon County High School Alma, GA 31510
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball @ Toombs
  Toombs County High School, 500 Bulldog Rd, Lyons
  8:00 pm
• Flag Football @ Fitzgerald
  Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy, 553 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald
  8:30 pm

Friday September 18

• BCHS Presents 2026 Homecoming Court
  Bacon County High School, GGCQ+6Q, 1190 US-1, Alma
  7:00 pm
• Fullington Academy at Citizens Christian Academy →
  Citizens Christian Academy, 1548 W. Baker Hwy, Douglas
  7:30 pm
• BCHS Varsity Football VS Clinch
  Bacon County School District Alma, GA 31510, USA
  7:30 pm

Saturday September 19

• FOR COFFEE Invitational →
  Douglas GA
• Douglas Residential Junk Drop Off Day →
  City Pole Yard, 1011 Shirley Avenue, Douglas
  8:00 am
• Trivia Night at Cirillo's Pizzeria →
  Cirillo's Pizzeria, 113 S Main St, Fitzgerald
  7:00 pm
• BCHS Homecoming Dance
  Bacon County School District Alma, GA 31510
  8:00 pm
• Homecoming Dance
  Bacon County High School Alma, GA 31510
  8:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's - Rocket Enterprises posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hazlehurst. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Douglas

• Douglas man sentenced to 60 years in prison for child sex crimes in Coffee County (walb.com)
• Murder at the Amusement Park? Husband Accused of Killing Wife and Moving in with Nanny (people.com)

Fitzgerald

• Eastman, Sandersville hospitals awarded federal funding (41nbc.com)
• Softball Recap: Telfair County Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger (maxpreps.com)

Vidalia

• Strong start to MMS football season (metteradvertiser.com)
• Whitetails Challenge Quail as Value Driver (landreport.com)

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Ok Denton! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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