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šŸŒ± Which longtime UGA Griffin Campus leader just wrapped up 18 years?

Good morning Griffin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Which longtime UGA Griffin Campus leader just wrapped up 18 years?

Also on today's calendar: Workshop 4 Marketing- Griffin GA and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why aren't koalas actual bears? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Twenty-fourĀ UGA employees retiredĀ AprilĀ 1, 2026 (uga.edu) ā€” One of the University of Georgia employees retiring this month is Kevin Peeples, facilities manager at the UGA Griffin Campus, marking 18 years of service. The full list highlights 24 longtime staffers from departments across UGA, from police and transit to research and agriculture, whose work has supported students, faculty, and extension efforts statewide.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Happy Friday!
    Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend, sunny days, and a good night's sleep! (Nextdoor East Side)
  • Please READ!!!!
    For anyone that lives in Stonebrier Subdivision in Griffin on Moreland Rd or know people who does!!!!!! Today a man was riding around the subdivisionā€¦ (Nextdoor Stonebriar)
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Griffin. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in Griffin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Griffin here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Hampton

  • Less Chat, More Answer: Site AI Chatbots Need to Get to the Point (nngroup.com)

Barnesville

  • Speedy Georgia All-American linebacker C.J. Allen (4.47 40-yard dash) met virtually with Texans, Eagles, Seahawks, Bills (click2houston.com)

McDonough

  • Henry County police seek man in church copper theft (fox5atlanta.com)
  • Family mourning after pregnant Atlanta mother of two shot and killed on highway: ā€˜My daughter will be vindicated' (thegrio.com)
  • Strawberry Festivals, plus 6 places to pick your own strawberries this spring (atlantaonthecheap.com)

Ok Griffin! 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: They don't meet the koalafications! (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.