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šŸŒ± How did Menlo Elementary stack up in this yearā€™s Milestones scores?

Menlo, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Menlo! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Menlo Elementary stack up in this yearā€™s Milestones scores?

Also on today's calendar: Chattooga Indians vs Armuchee Indians and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Friday: Warm and humid with some sun, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ School System Breakdown for End of Grade Milestone Scores for Floyd, Rome, Polk, Bartow, Cartersville, Gordon, Calhoun, and Chattooga Counties (coosavalleynews.com) ā€” Menlo Elementaryā€™s students are highlighted in new Georgia Milestones data, scoring 64.7% proficient or above in third-grade math but under 16% proficient in eighth-grade social studies. The report compares Menloā€™s performance with other schools across Chattooga, Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk, Rome, Cartersville, and Calhoun systems, showing where local students are excelling and where theyā€™re falling behind.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Summerville. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Produce Associate in Rome. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Menlo here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Summerville

  • Walker County Sheriff's Office booking report for Monday, Aug. 10, and Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 (northwestgeorgianews.com)

Trion

  • Estes shines at Air Assault School (ung.edu)

Ok Menlo! 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: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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