🌱 Why the ag secretary came to Whitesburg to talk hurricane insurance

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In today's newsletter:

• Why the ag secretary came to Whitesburg to talk hurricane insurance

Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
• Friday: A strong afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Lawmakers Say Data Loss Is Keeping Hurricane-Harmed Georgia Farmers From Insurance Payments (patch.com) — Federal officials are still trying to fix hurricane insurance gaps that have left some Georgia farmers unpaid, and the agriculture secretary recently discussed the issue during a visit to NG Turf in Whitesburg. The dispute centers on missing or incomplete wind data from Hurricane Helene, with Georgia lawmakers in both parties pressing for changes so affected farms can finally receive the coverage they purchased.
   

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📸 Around Whitesburg

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 12

• Downtown Development Authority →
  Newnan, GA Calendar, 25 LaGrange Street, Newnan
  9:00 am
• Non-Profit Alliance Meeting
  Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce The Chamber Office 23 Bullsboro Dr Newnan, GA
  9:30 am
• Storybook Yoga →
  Coweta Public Library 25 Hospital Road, Newnan GA 30263 US
  10:30 am
• Exercise is Medicine →
  Newnan, GA Calendar, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan
  11:30 am
• Ribbon Cutting: Planet Smoothie
  Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce 109 Newnan Crossing Bypass Newnan, GA 30265
  12:00 pm
• Gentle Yoga →
  Newnan, GA Calendar, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan
  1:30 pm
• JV Softball vs Pike Co.
  Newnan High School, 190 Lagrange St, Newnan, GA 30263, USA
  4:30 pm
• 9th Volleyball @ Whitewater/7:00
  Newnan High Whitewater High School, 100 Wildcat Way, Fayetteville, GA 30215
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Roundtable Invitation: Employer-Led Workforce Solution Discussion â FAME Model
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce You are invited to join a select group of industry leaders for an exclusive Industry Roundtable focused on strengthening our region's workforce pipeline and exploring a unique opportunity to help shape the future of talent development. Hosted through
  8:30 am
• Business of The Month
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce ABC Supply Co Inc 75 Bar J Rd Temple, GA 30179
  8:30 am
• Tree/Park Commission →
  Newnan, GA Calendar, 25 LaGrange Street, Newnan
  10:00 am
• Ribbon Cutting - Sweet Pea's Boutique - 40 Years
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 941 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30117
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I just seen a large Bobcat strolling through my yard going toward Jones Mill Rd near St Paul's Church and Cemetery.
  Check on your pets if you live nearby because they eat small animals. (Nextdoor Whitesburg)
• This is my nephew and great nephew.
  I highly recommend them. They will not rip you off. (Nextdoor Whitesburg)

• Little Giant Farmers Market posted a job opening for Stocker in Newnan. Apply here.
• Hendrick Automotive Group posted a job opening for Lot Porter/Valet in Newnan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Whitesburg here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Newnan

• Newnan approves $60,000 increase for district attorney's office (times-herald.com)
• Keep Newnan Beautiful Brings Outdoor STEM Classroom to Newnan Crossing Elementary School (thecitizen.com)
• The Coweta County Fair is coming in September: Free admission days and ride deals (atlantaonthecheap.com)

Carrollton

• GA State Defense Force Band Concert Celebrates USA 250 (starnewsgaonline.com)

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-- 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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