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Oxford, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Oxford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Emory’s new president connected with students at Oxford College
  • DawgNation is bringing its UGA fan invasion to downtown Oxford
  • Oxford community remembers the life and legacy of Juliette T. Boss

Also on today's calendar: Parkinson's Support Group.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Emory's 22nd President Christopher L. Augostini Visits Oxford College Emory University (emory.edu) — Emory University’s new president, Christopher L. Augostini, recently spent a day engaging with students, faculty, and staff at Oxford College in Oxford emphasizing trust and listening. He met with campus leaders, chatted with students in the dining hall, and praised Oxford’s close-knit community and strategic vision, saying he looks forward to returning soon.
   

• DawgNation at Large podcast: Is Oklahoma the true test of UGA's offense? (dawgnation.com) — Georgia football fans in Oxford can look forward to DawgNation’s 2026 “Invasion” stop at the Lyric in downtown Oxford on November 7, tied to a big UGA game. The latest podcast episode also breaks down how Oklahoma’s defense could test Georgia’s high-powered offense, with injury updates, player rankings, and predictions for the season’s next stretch.
   

• Obituary: Juliette T. Boss, 84, of Oxford (monroelocal.org) — Oxford and Cornish Mountain neighbors are mourning the passing of 84-year-old Juliette T. Boss, who was born in Oxford and spent most of her life rooted in the local community. A devoted wife, mother, and church member at Cornish Mountain Baptist, she was known for her faith, straightforward kindness, and home-cooked meals that brought family and friends together.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hello Neighbors!
    FREE Tire Disposal Day--NOW ALSO ACCEPTING PAINT & ELECTRONICS!-- Saturday, October 17 The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority (NCSWMA),… (Nextdoor )
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    These scammers are getting so good. Watch this video. The scammers manipulated her brothers face to try to get her to open her house door. This is… (Nextdoor North Oxford)
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  • Midway Staffing posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate in Conyers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oxford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Covington

  • Piedmont to Build Nearly $600M Replacement Hospital for Piedmont Newton in Covington, GA (cremarketbeat.com)
  • GBI investigates inmate death inside DeKalb County Jail (fox5atlanta.com)
  • 1 arrested in domestic-related shooting in Newton County, authorities say (fox5atlanta.com)

Conyers

  • Free in-school grocery store helps cut Conyers student absences by 43% (fox5atlanta.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oxford

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