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🌱 Patch AM: How a Canton freshman could anchor Auburn’s offensive line in 2026

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Canton freshman could anchor Auburn’s offensive line in 2026

Also on today's calendar: Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kathryn J.!

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two potential offensive starters announce they are returning to Auburn for 2026 (flywareagle.com) — Auburn offensive lineman Kail Ellis, a freshman from Canton, is set to become a key contender for the Tigers’ starting center job in 2026 after earning Freshman All-SEC honors. Alongside Ellis, wide receiver Sam Turner is also returning, giving Auburn’s offense some stability amid transfer portal departures.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday January 5
  • No-Cost Vein Screenings
    Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce , 636 E Main St. , Cartersville
    8:00 am
  • Ask-A-Lawyer Day: Georgia Legal Services Program
    Cartersville Public Library
    10:00 am
  • Tuesday January 6
  • Ribbon Cutting for Cartersville Living Magazine
    Georgia Highlands College Campus Library, Student Center , 5441 GA-20 , Cartersville
    11:30 am
  • BASKETBALL (ALL) v PEBBLEBROOK
    Hoya Center Kennesaw, GA 30152
    4:30 pm
  • Wednesday January 7
  • V Wrestling Tri@Woodstock
    Woodstock HS @
    9:00 am
  • Gentle Yoga
    Cartersville Library Meeting Room , 429 West Main Street , Cartersville
    10:00 am
  • Thursday January 8
  • Veteran's Coffee & Company
    Rome-Floyd County Library , 205 Riverside Parkway, 2nd Floor , Rome
    9:30 am
  • Ribbon Cutting for Hilton Garden Inn's Grand Re-Opening
    Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce , 24 Liberty Drive , Cartersville
    4:00 pm
  • Called Board Meeting
    Pickens County Board of Education , 100 D. B. Carrol St , Jasper
    5:00 pm
  • Regular Board Meeting
    Pickens County Board of Education , 100 D. B. Carrol St , Jasper
    6:00 pm
  • City Council Meeting
    Holly Springs, GA Calendar
    6:30 pm
  • Friday January 9
  • Sit 'n' Stitch
    Cartersville Library Classroom , 429 West Main Street , Cartersville
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Are any of you involved with the Atlanta Historic Dance group?
    They hold various balls. Tonight's theme was Bridgerton. There's a Jane Austen theme one on January 10th. I would love to attend one and wanted to… (Nextdoor Chestnut Hill)
  • Scared and Lost Dog - this pup was spotted at The Arbor at Bridge Mill parking lot at 1:30 today.
    They are very scared and ran when I called them. Does have a collar on. They ran into the woods to the right of The Arbor. (Nextdoor Holly Springs II)
  • Staples posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Canton. Apply here.
  • Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for bealls Merchandise Supervisor in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

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