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🌱 Hear how a Helen hunter survived a near‑fatal .270 rifle shot

Helen, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Helen! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hear how a Helen hunter survived a near‑fatal .270 rifle shot

Also on today's calendar: State Park After Dark and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 76, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ep. 455: Render - Jason is Here: The Guy Who Got Shot (themeateater.com) — A recent Bear Grease podcast episode spotlights Jason Dean of Helen who survived being accidentally shot with a .270 rifle as a 17‑year‑old hunter and later shared his story on the show. The long, free‑wheeling conversation mixes hunting talk, faith, trauma care details, and family reflections, repeatedly grounding Jason’s life today back in Helen and his North Georgia roots.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Planning future projects and thinking of renting a tiller or some type of mechanized equipment?
    Make that contact to 811 at least 3 business days before your project begins, not the day you rent your equipment. Plan ahead! (Nextdoor )
  • Coral Hospitality, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper (Inspector) in Helen. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Cleveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cleveland

  • Mt. Airy Man Arrested On Multiple Felony Charges In White County (wrwh.com)

Baldwin

  • Woman, dog killed in Baldwin County house fire (41nbc.com)

Ok Helen! 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: To show the opossum how its done! (Thank you Mary Lynn S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Helen

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Helen

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