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🌱 What a potential CleanSpark data center could mean for Washington’s utilities
And on the Washington Patch calendar - Washington-Wilkes JV Football @ Lincoln County
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In today's newsletter:
- What a potential CleanSpark data center could mean for Washington's utilities
Also on today's calendar: Small Business Symposium and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mainly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 50.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wilkes County residents call for transparency after CleanSpark land option vote (wjbf.com) — Washington and Wilkes County residents are pressing local leaders for more transparency after a 4–1 vote gave CleanSpark the option to buy 100 acres in the industrial park for a possible data center. Neighbors worry about the city's aging water system, higher power and water bills, and whether basic needs like groceries are being overlooked. A petition now seeks a 12‑month pause on new data centers while impacts are fully studied. 
📸 Around Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington
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★ Featured events ★
- Washington-Wilkes JV Football @ Lincoln County →
Lincoln County High School, 200 Charles Ward Elam St, Lincolnton
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Small Business Symposium →
Edward B Pope Conference Center, 48B Lexington Avenue, Washington - Washington City Council Meeting →
- Fall For Washington Porchfest & Festival →
Monday October 5
Monday October 12
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Enchanted Book Club
Thomson \/ McDuffie County Library, 338 Main Street, Thomson
11:00 am - JV Volleyball @ Franklin County
Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
5:00 pm - JV Football vs Washington Wilkes
Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
5:30 pm - V Softball @ Habersham Central
Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
5:30 pm - V Volleyball @ Franklin County
Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA 30648
6:00 pm - Bryan County Varsity Football @ Warren County →
Warren County High School, 1253 Atlanta Hwy, Warrenton
7:30 pm - Homecoming Dance
Lake Oconee Charter, 1081 Foundation Way, Greensboro - Junction Jamboree Jog 5K / 10K / 10-Miler →
Union Point GA
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Roses Discount Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Washington. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Lincolnton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Thomson
- McDuffie County Emergency Services highlights home safety tips after house fire (wfxg.com)
- Thomson Water System Exceeds Federal Safety Limits for Disinfection Byproducts (kicks99.com)
- Three Join Practice Roster (oursportscentral.com)
Appling
- Air Force flyover honors decorated Appling pilot (wrdw.com)
- Appling GA Real Estate - Appling GA Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
- Johns' late touchdown lifts BCHS to 7-6 homecoming win over Islands (theblacksheartimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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