🌱 Which veteran racer just clinched a title at Lavonia Speedway?

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• Which veteran racer just clinched a title at Lavonia Speedway?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cooler; p.m. rain, breezy, with a high of 54 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Windy with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 56, low: 33.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local driver wins SWLA title (thefranklinpress.com) — A recent Southern Wedge Late-Model Association race at Lavonia Speedway in Georgia helped local driver Chuck Southard clinch the series points championship. The longtime stock car racer celebrated his first-place finish and title with family, including grandson Tye Gerber, in a feature shared with subscribers.
   

📸 Around Lavonia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lavonia

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Drive in Movie
  Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd, Lavonia
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 21

• Ranger Mini Golf
  Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road , Lavonia
  1:00 pm
• Radical Reptiles
  Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road , Lavonia
  5:00 pm
• Christmas craft
  Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road , Lavonia
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Explore the Nature Hut
  Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road , Lavonia
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Survival 101
  Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road , Lavonia
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Ryan LittleEagle
  Southern Hart Brewing Company , 350 E Howell St , Hartwell
  6:00 pm
• Welcome Table Gathering - Carnesville, GA
  Bokma Coffee Company , 9563 Lavonia Rd , Carnesville
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Hand-Painted Holiday Wrapping Workshop
  338 E Howell St , Hartwell
  10:00 am
• Christmas at the Inn
  Traveler's Rest Historic Site , 4339 Riverdale Road , Toccoa
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Ranger Mini Golf
  Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road , Lavonia
  1:00 pm
• Radical Reptiles
  Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road , Lavonia
  5:00 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 Lavonia. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Hartwell

• Father and Son Invite Public to View 'Boat Floats' This Weekend on Lake Hartwell (921wlhr.com)

Toccoa

• Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (wnegradio.com)
• Amanda Louise Plonske Green (wnegradio.com)
• Mrs. Michelle Denise Bruce Bramlett (wnegradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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