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Thomasville, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Thomasville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- A new art destination opens at Thomasvilleās Ritz Amphitheater
- Thomas County Centralās Jamarion Paytee earns a national spotlight
- Thomasville schools gain students as Georgia enrollment falls
Also on today's calendar: MS Basketball @ Brookwood (girls only) and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 47.
- Friday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 38 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Thomasville Art Walk expansion to be unveiled Thursday, Nov. 12 (walb.com) ā Thomasvilleās Art Walk is expanding with a permanent installation at the Ritz Amphitheater entrance, turning an underused space into a public art destination. The free unveiling is Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at 233 W. Jackson St., featuring work by Savannah artist Katherine Sandoz. 
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2. USA TODAY Sports Super 25 Playmakers: Vote for Week 12's National Athlete of the Week (galvnews.com) ā Thomas County Centralās Jamarion Paytee is one of five nominees for USA TODAY Sportsā Super 25 Playmaker of the Week after scoring twice on just three carries against Northside. Fans can vote hourly until noon Eastern on Thursday, Nov. 12, following his 70-yard performance in the Yellow Jacketsā 52-7 win. Ā Ā Ā
3. Jackson County leads state in school enrollment growth (jacksonheraldtoday.com) ā Thomasville City schools added 25 students over the past year, placing the district among just 18 Georgia public school systems reporting enrollment growth. Figures presented to Jackson County's school board show statewide enrollment fell by 42,380 students, while Jackson County led the state with 261 additional students. Ā Ā Ā
4. Judy L. Adams (bainbridgega.com) ā Judy LaVerne Mercer Adams died November 7 in Thomasville at age 80 after an extended illness. Her family remembers her as a welcoming homemaker who was always ready to feed visitors and loved her cats. She is survived by her husband of more than 53 years, Butch, and their family, who will honor her privately. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Thomasville
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Upcoming Events in
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Lego Club ā
Thomasville
4:00 pm
Friday November 13
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Other local events
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MS Basketball @ Brookwood (girls only) ā
Brookwood School, 301 Cardinal Ridge Rd, Thomasville
5:00 pm -
Varsity Basketball @ Brookwood (girls only) ā
Brookwood School, 301 Cardinal Ridge Rd, Thomasville
6:00 pm -
Intro to Needle Felting w/Jaime Moody ā
Thomasville GA -
FTC Thomas County League Meet #2 ā
Thomas County Central High School, 4686 US Highway 84 Bypass West, Thomasville
9:00 am -
Marguerite Neel Williams Boys & Girls Club - Glow Golf Fundraiser ā
Country Oaks Golf Course, 6481 GA Hwy 122, Thomasville
3:30 pm -
Feel Better Live ā
Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center, 15138 U.S. 19, Thomasville
11:00 am -
Maker Monday ā
Thomasville GA
4:00 pm
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
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š Events Nearby
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Meal & Fellowship Time ā
Boston GA
6:00 pm -
Children & Youth Programs ā
Boston GA
6:30 pm -
Adult Bible Study with Pastor Tim ā
Boston GA
7:00 pm -
Karaoke Night w/ Jen & Rod ā
The Silo 31626, 104 Pear Street, Boston
7:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Friday November 13
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- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Thomasville. Apply here.
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Thomasville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thomasville here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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