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🌱 How a national rail mega‑merger could reshape Griffin’s busy rail yard

Griffin, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Griffin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a national rail mega‑merger could reshape Griffin’s busy rail yard
  • What Griffin’s school board expects in return for $53,000 in mentoring funds
  • How Griffin’s defense turned a tough matchup into a 35-3 rout

Also on today's calendar: Spalding County Traffic Incident Management Team Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Griffin asked to comment on proposed national railroad merger (griffindailynews.com) — Griffin officials are preparing formal comments on a massive proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern that could significantly affect the city’s rail yard, safety, and nearby utilities. With a Sept. 21 deadline, staff are weighing concerns about increased train traffic, potential water-line damage, and broader community impacts as federal regulators review what would become the nation’s first coast-to-coast railroad.
   

• GSCS board votes to contribute $53,000 to Spalding Collaborative (griffindailynews.com) — Griffin-Spalding County Schools has approved up to $53,000 to support the Griffin-Spalding Mentor Program run through Spalding Collaborative, which now serves nearly 1,800 local students. Board members backed the funding but demanded clearer reporting on how dollars are spent, citing budget pressures from the new homestead exemption and enrollment challenges across the district.
   

• Bears' defense smothers Northgate in blowout win (griffindailynews.com) — Griffin Bears fans have plenty to cheer about after the team’s dominant 35-3 home win over Northgate pushed their record to 3-0. A stifling defense, big plays from Caden Ellis, Kishion Hastings, and Cordae Alexander, and strong special teams set up a high-energy showdown with Stephenson as Griffin closes out non-region play.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Morning mindset: “God, guide my steps today.
    Give me wisdom in my decisions, strength when I’m tired, patience when I’m tested, and a heart that reflects You.” (Nextdoor Little Big Horn)
  • My son is starting his first business!
    Adult supervision always. Reach out for affordable pet care and support a 10 year olds entrepreneurial mind!! Starting 9/12 Griffin area only (Nextdoor Maddox)
  • Pedcor Investments posted a job opening for Maintenance Supervisor-Walden Landing in Hampton. Apply here.
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Locust Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Griffin here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • It 'won't be easy' for FSU to flip a key OT target from Nebraska (usatoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Griffin

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Griffin

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