Good day Clarkesville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new mentoring and phone rules could shape Habersham students’ year
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.
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📰 News we're reading
• Habersham schools highlight mentoring, student success (nowgeorgia.com) — Habersham County school leaders in Clarkesville outlined how expanded mentoring, stricter distraction-free learning rules, and new workforce training are helping more students graduate and stay engaged. From elementary mentoring to alternative school certifications and new programs at Habersham Central, officials say these efforts are boosting attendance, credits earned, and career readiness as the new school year approaches.

📸 Around Clarkesville
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Upcoming Events in
Clarkesville
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★ Featured events ★
Saturday August 1
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Mopar Madness Show →
Miles Through Time Automotive Museum, 583 Grant St, Clarkesville
10:00 am
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📣 Clarkesville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday July 25
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Monica Spears →
Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 1717 Hwy 255 S, Cleveland
11:00 am
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Bryant Tench @ Currahee Brewing →
Currahee Brewing Company, 93 W Savannah St, Clayton
2:00 pm
Sunday July 26
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Swordsmanship & Day Visits →
Uhuburg (Eagle Owl Castle), 571 Ridge Rd, Helen
11:00 am
Monday July 27
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Master Naturalist
Smithgall Woods
State Park
61 Tsalaki Trail
Helen, GA 30545
9:00 am
Thursday July 30
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WCHS: V SB @ Rabun 4:30 (Scrimmage)
White County
Cleveland, GA 30528
Friday July 31
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Historic Ritz Theatre →
THE HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE, 166 W Doyle St, Toccoa
7:00 pm
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A Neil Diamond experience Featuring Steve Kelly and the Cherry Cherry Band →
THE HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE, 166 W Doyle St, Toccoa
7:00 pm
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Palettes & Paradise: A Tropical BYOB Paint Night →
New Creation Event Co., 133 Center Plaza Drive, Toccoa
7:00 pm
Saturday August 1
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WCHS: Fall Sports Picture Day
White County
Cleveland, GA 30528
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First Visit Tour
Smithgall Woods
State Park
61 Tsalaki Trail
Helen, GA 30545
10:00 am
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Sunflowers & Selfies →
Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our sweet Gemini is back home thanks to our wonderful new neighbors who found her!!
Thank you a million times!! Poor baby is half her weight but healthy and eating well. (Nextdoor Habersham)
- Does anyone recognize this sad lost boy?
I first spotted him about a week ago and I’ve been putting out bowls of food since. The bears are eating most of the food. I finally got a clip of… (Nextdoor Piedmont Mountain)
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Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Clarkesville. Apply here.
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Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Clarkesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clarkesville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Baldwin
- Baldwin man charged with kidnapping after police chase (nowgeorgia.com)
- Large fuel spill forces partial closure of Duncan Bridge Road and Willingham Avenue (nowgeorgia.com)
Toccoa
Ok Clarkesville! 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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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