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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Greensboro widow wants Georgia to crack down on kratom
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Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
- Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Georgia mother warns of kratom dangers after husband's death, lawmaker calls for action (atlantanewsfirst.com) — A Greensboro woman is sharing her husband’s death to warn neighbors about the risks of kratom, a legal substance now linked to two recent student overdoses in Mississippi. Speaking from Greensboro, she describes how he died after using kratom and energy drinks, while a Georgia lawmaker pushes for tighter regulations and urges anyone considering the drug to consult a doctor first. 
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Trivia Wings & Beer — Lake Oconee Life →
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Outpatient Clinics Showcase →
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Morgan County Madison, GA 30650
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Pure, clever names, delicious flavors and only homemade, light crispy waffle bowls. Nothing artificial- and the owners are delightful. Worth the trip… (Nextdoor Reynolds Lake Oconee)
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