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🌱 Patch AM: NFL star’s alleged Monroe incident raises serious legal and safety questions
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In today's newsletter:
- NFL star's alleged Monroe incident raises serious legal and safety questions
Also on today's calendar: FREE Notary Public Services.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
- Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Why is Rashod Bateman arrested? NFL star accused of smashing car while baby and child's mother inside (mashable.com) — A high-profile legal case tied to NFL player Rashod Bateman centers on an alleged June 3 incident in Monroe, where authorities say a car window was smashed while a mother and 3‑month‑old were inside. Local readers should know the case involves serious family-violence and property-damage charges, with potential NFL discipline still looming as the legal process continues.
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Main Street Trolleys Movie Tours, 1137 Church St, Covington
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Winder Barrow Speedway, 330 Dunahoo Rd, Winder
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Benton House of Covington, 7155 Dearing Rd, Covington
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- hey does anyone have bunk beds or tv's that they dont mind parting with ?
these are the last things on the list that i am looking for . so many kind people have helped me and i appreciate everyone from the bottom of my… (Nextdoor Crystal Brook)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Monroe. Apply here.
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Loganville
- We race on' is the theme of the heartfelt Kyle Busch Invitational (newsobserver.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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