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🌱 See how a $10,000 grant will help Hiawassee’s Berrong-Oakley House

Hiawassee, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Hiawassee! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how a $10,000 grant will help Hiawassee’s Berrong-Oakley House

Also on today's calendar: MLB Summer Drive-In and Fireworks.

Today's riddle: What do French fries do when they haven’t seen each other in a while? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 88, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation awards $165,000 to 18 historic sites (wsbtv.com) — Hiawassee’s Berrong-Oakley House is getting a $10,000 preservation grant through the Georgia Trust’s statewide funding program, directly supporting local historic restoration. The award is part of $165,000 spread across 18 Georgia sites, backing projects like roof repairs, foundation stabilization, and exterior rehabilitation to keep important community landmarks standing for future generations.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know who is missing this nice orange cat?
    Sunnyside and Beechcove area. He really needs to be reunited with his family. He is not safe. Notice the collar. He's been here at least a month, I… (Nextdoor Moms)
  • Looking for someone to fix my golf cart.
    It's battery powered, batteries died, I purchased lithium and can't get it to work. I'm looking for someone to come out to my location and possibly… (Nextdoor Unicoi Turnpike)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Morning Crew Member in Hiawassee. Apply here.
  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Full Time in Hiawassee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hiawassee here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Guardians rookie Kahlil Watson, Mariners arrive in Cleveland (thenewstribune.com)
  • Small Plane Crash In Cleveland Friday Injuries Two (wrwh.com)

Ok Hiawassee! 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: “ketchup!” (Thank you Fauna T. for sending it in!)
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