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🌱 Why Eatonton is singled out as a peaceful Georgia escape

Eatonton, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Eatonton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Eatonton is singled out as a peaceful Georgia escape
  • Eatonton angler cashes in with top-10 finish at Lake Seminole

Also on today's calendar: Downtown Eatonton Farmer's Market.

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Heavy t-storms in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Peaceful Small Towns In Georgia That Feel Like A World Away From Everything (familydestinationsguide.com) — Eatonton gets a warm spotlight here as one of Georgia’s most peaceful small towns, praised for its historic downtown, literary heritage, and quiet, walkable streets. The piece invites you to slow down, browse local shops, admire classic homes, and enjoy genuine Southern hospitality that still feels very much alive in Eatonton today.
   

• Big Final Day Earns Ridge Faircloth Victory at MLF Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Event at Lake Seminole (anglerschannel.com) — A recent Major League Fishing Toyota Series tournament on Lake Seminole wrapped up with Florida angler Ridge Faircloth taking the pro title, but Eatonton was on the leaderboard too. Local fisherman Wendell Grantham finished eighth in the co-angler division, bringing home prize money and putting Eatonton’s name into a highly competitive regional bass event.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey neighbors!
    I’m looking for a queen mattress to act as a cushion to transport glass sliding doors up a bumpy mountain road. Do you have one that needs hauling… (Nextdoor Stonegate)
  • Why is Sheryl McCollum in the Law Enforcement Hall of Fame?
    Because she is a cold case genius! Come experience her best Crime & Wine event ever on Saturday, May 16th at 7pm at the Plaza Arts Center. Contact… (Nextdoor Great Waters)
  • Brunswick Corporation posted a job opening for Dock Hand at Crooked Creek Marina in Eatonton. Apply here.
  • Jet Food Stores posted a job opening for Deli Manager JET FOOD STORE #44 in Eatonton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eatonton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buckhead

  • 20 things to do in Atlanta that go way beyond expectations (travel2next.com)
  • Dish's Bagels and Other Atlanta Restaurant Openings We Uncovered Last Week (April 27-May 1) (whatnow.com)
  • Senior business major mentors Atlanta high school students, grows leadership skills (oglethorpe.edu)

Milledgeville

  • Georgia Veterans Home operator fights state decision to switch $177 million contract (thecurrentga.org)
  • Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections April 27-May 1 (41nbc.com)

Greensboro

  • Taylor Named Chief Business Ops Officer at Sims Crane Groups (ccr-mag.com)

Ok Eatonton! 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: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Eatonton

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Eatonton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.