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West Point, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning West Point! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How West Pointās new childrenās clinic could simplify sick days
- How West Pointās new housing phase and tax rate could affect you
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Childrenās Summer Activities and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 87, low: 67. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Wellstar opens children's health clinic (valleytimes-news.com) ā Families in West Point now have a new Wellstar childrenās clinic serving West Point Elementary students and kids across the wider community, including during summer. Staff will rotate with a sister clinic during the school year, then offer five-day-a-week service in West Point over summer, with hours to be finalized by August. 
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ā¢ West Point advances housing authority plan (lagrangenews.com) ā West Pointās city council has backed phase two of the West Point Village housing project, adding 72 units with a mix of RAD and market-rate apartments, without new city funding. Council members also reviewed the 2026 rollback millage rate, voting to use the prior 7.852 rate estimate until county tax data is finalized. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around West Point
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Upcoming Events in
West Point
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ā Featured events ā
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Yoga On The River ā
710 1st Ave, West Point
2:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Azalea's Stories with Friends - MAY
LaGrange-Troup Chamber of Commerce Fellowship Hillside
2:00 pm -
May 2026: State of Community Luncheon, presented by Auto Gallery Chevrolet GMC.
LaGrange-Troup Chamber of Commerce Upstairs, Chamber of Commerce 111 Bull Street, LaGrange
11:30 am -
Callaway High Graduation
Callaway High Lagrange, GA 30240
6:00 pm -
Troup High Graduation
Troup High Lagrange, GA 30240
6:00 pm -
LaGrange High Graduation
LaGrange High Lagrange, GA 30240
8:00 am -
2026 Childrenās Summer Activities ā
Hills & Dales Estate, 1916 Hills and Dales Dr, LaGrange
10:00 am
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
Thursday May 21
Friday May 22
Saturday May 23
Friday June 12
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š Events Nearby
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Sunrise Yoga on the Mountain
F.D. Roosevelt State Park 2970 Georgia Highway 190 Pine Mountain, GA 31822
7:15 am -
Azalea's Stories with Friends - MAY
LaGrange-Troup Chamber of Commerce Fellowship Hillside
2:00 pm -
May 2026: State of Community Luncheon, presented by Auto Gallery Chevrolet GMC.
LaGrange-Troup Chamber of Commerce Upstairs, Chamber of Commerce 111 Bull Street, LaGrange
11:30 am -
Autism Parent Coffee Tuesday ā
Autism Hope Center, 703 20th St, Columbus
11:00 am -
Callaway High Graduation
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School Lagrange, GA 30240
6:00 pm
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Thursday May 21
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Planning future projects and thinking of renting a tiller or some type of mechanized equipment?
Make that contact to 811 at least 3 business days before your project begins, not the day you rent your equipment. Plan ahead! (Nextdoor )
- MS Companies posted a job opening for Quality Inspector (Entry Level) in West Point. Apply here.
- Trinidad Benham Corporation posted a job opening for 2nd shift Pan Press Operator (Mon. in Lagrange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Point here.
š Nearby News
LaGrange
- LaGrange to host second annual Juneteenth Parade (lagrangenews.com)
- Troup County School System recognizes retiring educators, staff members with celebratory program (wrbl.com)
- Mayor's Health Initiative for Spring closes with one final bike ride through the park (wrbl.com)
Hogansville
- TEACH IN THE PEACH: TCSS welcomes new teachers with signing... (lagrangenews.com)
Columbus
- Columbus police torch run raises funds for Special Olympics Georgia (wtvm.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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