🌱 Where Franklin Springs neighbors can still donate or pick up Toys for Tots

What's up Franklin Springs! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Where Franklin Springs neighbors can still donate or pick up Toys for Tots

Also on today's calendar: Dinner with the Grinch and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 49 and low of 29 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 58, low: 35.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bigger Need, but Bigger Donations Coming in for Marines Toys for Tots (921wlhr.com) — Families in Franklin Springs can still get help from this year’s Toys for Tots drive, and donations are especially needed for kids ages 11 and up. You can drop toys at the Franklin Springs Police Department, local Dollar General stores, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Royston Police, or Pinnacle Bank branches, and call organizers if you need help picking up requested gifts.
   

📸 Around Franklin Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Christmas craft
  Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd, Lavonia
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Christmas Wreath Ornaments
  Victoria Bryant State Park , 1105 Bryant Park Road , Royston
  1:30 pm
• Holiday Movie Night
  Victoria Bryant State Park , 1105 Bryant Park Road , Royston
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Rise and Shine Hike
  Victoria Bryant State Park , 1105 Bryant Park Road , Royston
  9:00 am
• Gingerbread Pinecone Houses
  Victoria Bryant State Park , 1105 Bryant Park Road , Royston
  1:30 pm
• Dinner with the Grinch
  Chick-fil-A Lavonia , 20 Owens Dr , Lavonia
  5:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• christmas stories and smores at the hut
  Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd , Lavonia
  9:00 am
• Archery 101
  Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd , Lavonia
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Abuse Prevention Summit: How We Can Help Survivors
  City of Franklin Springs , 2531 W Main St , Franklin Springs
  10:00 am
• Shawn Hart (solo acoustic)
  Southern Hart Brewing Company , 350 E Howell St , Hartwell
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Christmas Wreath Ornaments
  Victoria Bryant State Park , 1105 Bryant Park Road , Royston
  1:30 pm
• Holiday Movie Night
  Victoria Bryant State Park , 1105 Bryant Park Road , Royston
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Royston. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Royston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lavonia

• Construction Suppliers Association announces 2026 board leadership (lbmjournal.com)

Hartwell

• Hart Co VFW Still Needs Volunteers For Wreaths Across America Event Saturday (921wlhr.com)
• Georgia Southern's Webb Nets Second Sun Belt Men's Basketball Player of the Week Accolade (sunbeltsports.org)
• Lynn Bell (921wlhr.com)

Commerce

Ok Franklin Springs! 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: I could get canned for this!
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