🌱 Why a Rutledge superfan brought a “broken Dawg heart” to Atlanta

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Rutledge superfan brought a “broken Dawg heart” to Atlanta

Also on today's calendar: Elvis Tribute with Steve Warren and 5 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Chilly with periods of sun, with a high of 49 and low of 32 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 39.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Paul Finebaum decided against running for the US Senate. He's still trying to figure out what comes next (cnn.com) — A longtime Georgia Bulldogs fan from Rutledge, Beryl Dison, shows up at the SEC Championship broadcast in Atlanta with a playful sign for ESPN host Paul Finebaum, highlighting Rutledge’s deep SEC football ties. The story mainly follows Finebaum’s decision not to run for the U.S. Senate from Alabama and his reflections on politics, fandom, and what comes next in his career.
   

📸 Around Rutledge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rutledge

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Trivia at Amici
  174 W Washington St, Madison
  11:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Friday Fun Game Night
  Hard Labor Creek State Park , 5 Hard Labor Creek Road , Rutledge
  5:00 pm
• Campfire and Hot Cocoa
  Hard Labor Creek State Park , 5 Hard Labor Creek Road , Rutledge
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Elvis Tribute with Steve Warren
  Social Circle Theater , 650 Ashley Dr , Social Circle
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) - Holiday Dinner
  Hard Labor Creek State Park , 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd , Rutledge
  1:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Trivia at Amici
  174 W Washington St , Madison
  11:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Friday Fun Game Night
  Hard Labor Creek State Park , 5 Hard Labor Creek Road , Rutledge
  5:00 pm
• Campfire and Hot Cocoa
  Hard Labor Creek State Park , 5 Hard Labor Creek Road , Rutledge
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Living Life Team (2)
  1131 East Ave , Madison
  3:00 pm
• Social Circle Middle Redskins vs Legacy Knoll Middle School
  Social Circle High School , 154 Alcova Dr , Social Circle
  5:00 pm
• HOC | Existing Buildings & Land Use Committee
  Madison, GA Calendar , 162 N. Main Street , Madison
  5:30 pm
• Fire Department Christmas Dinner w/Family
  Madison, GA Calendar Madison, GA 30650
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Golden Pantry Food Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Madison. Apply here.
• TravelCenters of America posted a job opening for Popeyes Cashier I - PT in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rutledge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Social Circle

• County-area softball players earn GACA All-State honors (covnews.com)
• Georgia DNR encourages to give the gift of a hunting or fishing license (valdostatoday.com)

Madison

• Melrose leadership programs sending 18 to 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show (golfcourseindustry.com)
• Ellen H. Moore (leesburg-news.com)

Covington

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-- The Patch AM Team

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