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🌱 Sylvania-born nurse and mother Holly Thompson is remembered by family
And check out Abate of GA, Dist. 11 - BIG ROY'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY on the Sylvania Patch calendar
Good morning to you Sylvania! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Sylvania-born nurse and mother Holly Thompson is remembered by family
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 65.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Holly Jean Cates Thompson (themillennews.com) — Sylvania readers are remembering Holly Jean Cates Thompson, who was born in Sylvania and later devoted more than 30 years to nursing and church life in nearby Millen. Her family, church community, and caregivers are honoring her legacy of faith, music, and caregiving following a recent memorial service. 
📸 Around Sylvania
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sylvania
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★ Featured events ★
- Abate of GA, Dist. 11 - BIG ROY'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY →
SHADY OAKS CAMPGROUND, 140 Brady Branch Road, Sylvania
7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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📣 Sylvania Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Minister Roundtable →
ORBN Office, 17 N. College St., Statesboro
10:00 am - Kennesaw State Owls And Lady Owls at Georgia Southern Volleyball Women →
Georgia Southern University Golf Course, 1031 Golf Club Rd, Statesboro
6:00 pm - Traffic Control →
Williams Concourse, 74 Georgia Ave, Statesboro - Tattoo You – A Rolling Stones Tribute →
Emma Kelly Theater, 35 E Main St, Statesboro
7:00 pm - SEBMS Home Campus Meet →
Brooklet GA - HK Countertop Hub - Statesboro Open House →
45 Hill Street, Statesboro - FBCA Girls JV Volleyball @ Southeast Bulloch →
Southeast Bulloch High School, 9184 Brooklet-Denmark Rd, Brooklet
4:30 pm - FFA Livestock Show
PMHS Ag Barn
6:30 pm - Board of Education Work Session
Bulloch County Schools, 150 Williams Road, Suite A, Statesboro
6:30 pm - Statesboro Renaissance Festival - Saturday →
Bulloch County Ag Complex, 44 Arena Blvd, Statesboro
11:00 am - Journey Tribute Trial by Fire →
Emma Kelly Theater, 35 E Main St, Statesboro
7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Sylvania. Apply here.
- Farmers Home Furniture posted a job opening for Credit Representative in Sylvania. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sylvania here.
🗞 Nearby News
Portal
- County applying for $15M 'hurricane resilience' grant for septage disposal (statesboroherald.com)
- SEB shows out at Jackets' Catch'em Challenge Invitational (griceconnect.com)
Statesboro
- Statesboro Fire Station 3 now in service (statesboroherald.com)
- Statesboro native embarks on book tour for debut novel, In the Shadow of the Sanctum (griceconnect.com)
- Third annual Stand Down for Veterans coming to Statesboro September 18 (griceconnect.com)
Ok Sylvania! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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