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🌱 Patch AM: The Nutcracker Ballet and 11 more events
And check out Off the Clock Comedy on the Monroe Patch calendar

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Monroefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 38 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 54, low: 39.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- The Nutcracker Ballet
The Classic Center , 300 N Thomas St , Athens
2:00 pm - Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe , 199 N Lumpkin St , Athens
8:30 pm - Social Circle Redskins vs Apalachee Wildcats
Social Circle High School , 154 Alcova Dr , Social Circle
5:00 pm - Atmosphere Loganville Wednesday 8PM w/late entry until 10:30PM
Atmosphere Sports Bar , 540 Athens Hwy , Loganville
8:00 pm - Harvest Gala Fundraiser 2025
138 Park Ave Business Suites , 138 Park Avenue , Winder
5:00 pm - Philanthropy Grill – Loganville, GA
Jersey Peach Bar & Grill , 2715 Loganville Hwy SW Suite 720 , Loganville
7:00 pm - Community Campfire & S'mores on the House!
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
7:00 pm - Loop Around the Lake
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
9:00 am - Campfire S’mores and Stories
Hard Labor Creek State Park , 5 Hard Labor Creek Road , Rutledge
3:00 pm - Dueling Pianos in Winder!
Finished Goods Brew Werks , 56 E Candler St , Winder
7:00 pm - Toddler Fun Sunday
Hard Labor Creek State Park , 5 Hard Labor Creek Road , Rutledge
1:00 pm - History Hike - Follow in the Steps of the CCC
Hard Labor Creek State Park , 5 Hard Labor Creek Road , Rutledge
3:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My friend picked up this dog on her way home from work.
“She was in the road and I opened the door and she jumped right in the car with me. It’s a girl. Black Collar - but no tag. Very sweet. Seems well… (Nextdoor Dutch Crossing) - Found dog : Calling all those who have Facebook.
Can you please post this dog that I picked up on my way home from work. She was in the road and I opened the door and she jumped right in the car… (Nextdoor Hill Cem)
- Army National Guard posted a job opening for 13F Fire Support Specialist in Winder. Apply here.
- Goodwill of North Georgia posted a job opening for Merchandiser Grader Part Time $13.50 - Athens in Bogart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Social Circle
- Training flight ends with collision into fence (generalaviationnews.com)
- Rivian and the University of Georgia Announce Engineering Competition and Scholarship (athensceo.com)
Loganville
- Let there be lots of lights (monroelocal.org)
- Man accused of shooting outside Lowe's at someone he thought was shoplifting tries to get bond (wsbtv.com)
Ok Monroe! 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
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