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🌱 Have you seen this burgundy Tahoe around Shannon since Monday?
Shannon, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Shannon! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen this burgundy Tahoe around Shannon since Monday?
Also on today's calendar: FRLS271 Worship Night and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 72.
- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rome police seek Alana Phillips, missing from Shannon (wsbtv.com) — Police are urgently asking Shannon and Floyd County residents to help find Alana Phillips, last seen Monday morning in the Shannon area and believed to be driving a burgundy 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. Neighbors are encouraged to watch for the vehicle, note anyone matching her description or using the names Jacob or Heaven, and immediately contact 911 or Rome police with any tips. 
📸 Around Shannon
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Upcoming Events in
Shannon
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★ Featured events ★
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Armuchee Indians vs Bremen, Coosa →
Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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Other local events
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FRLS271 Worship Night →
Forum River Center, 301 Tribune St, Rome
6:00 pm -
Rome Wolves vs Carrollton 9th Football →
Barron Stadium, 2803, 300 W 3rd St, Rome
6:00 pm -
Meet the Magic: Live Interactive Character Event →
Forum River Center, 301 Tribune St, Rome
10:00 am -
Meet the Magic: Live Character Event →
Forum River Center, 301 Tribune St, Rome
10:00 am -
Boots N Dukes Rome Ga @ Peachy →
Peachy Pub & Grill, 325 Broad St, Rome
10:00 pm -
Veteran's Coffee & Company →
Rome-Floyd County Library, 205 Riverside Pkwy NE, Rome
9:30 am
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 5
Thursday September 10
📣 Shannon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Public Works/Traffic/Transit/Trails Committee Regular Meeting →
Rome, GA Calendar, 601 Broad Street, Rome
10:00 am -
Armuchee Indians vs Model Middle School →
Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome
5:00 pm -
Rome Middle School vs Calhoun Middle School →
Rome Middle School, 200 Three Rivers Dr, Rome
5:00 pm -
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Regular Meeting →
Rome, GA Calendar Rome, GA 30161
8:30 am -
Landmarking Committee Regular Meeting →
Rome, GA Calendar, 601 Broad Street, Rome
2:30 pm
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rural King Supply posted a job opening for Parts & Tractor Runner in Rome. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Rome. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shannon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rome
- AdventHealth Medical Group Urology at Rome now open, expanding access to urology care in Northwest Georgia (coosavalleynews.com)
- Rome High School Wind Ensemble selected to perform at prestigious concert festival (wrganews.com)
- Rome, GA: Alana Phillips, 14, Missing, May Be Traveling in Burgundy Chevrolet Tahoe (theunionstar.com)
Adairsville
- Performance Portfolio (floorcoveringweekly.com)
Ok Shannon! 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: He was a little hoarse. (Thank you Henry L. for sending it in!)
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