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🌱 Which local student just earned an MBA in Americus, Georgia?
Americus, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Americus! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which local student just earned an MBA in Americus, Georgia?
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- Monday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
- Tuesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 82, low: 71.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Campus notes file for May 24, 2026 (delcotimes.com) — A recent campus-notes roundup includes a local connection to Americus, highlighting that Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus awarded an MBA to Paul Kahan of Ardmore. The piece also lists numerous other college graduates from schools around the country, underscoring regional academic achievements. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Accelerating Your Food Business Workshop →
Georgia Grown Resource Center Albany, 125 Pine Ave, Albany
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SIMPLE STEPS STORYTIME →
Marion County Public Library, 123 5th Ave, Buena Vista
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MCHS Graduation
MCHS Oglethorpe, GA 31068
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BOARD GAMES AT THE LIBRARY →
Marion County Public Library, 123 5th Ave, Buena Vista
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Birdhouse Building Workshop →
Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 US-280 w, Cordele
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Self Care Sunday →
The Juicy Crab Albany, 2524 Archwood Dr, Albany
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TEEN TAKEOVER TUESDAYS →
Marion County Public Library, 123 5th Ave, Buena Vista
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Fridays On the Flint →
Albany Civic Center, 100 W Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany
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The Color Purple — Theatre Albany →
Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave, Albany
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Steve Earle →
Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N Jackson St, Albany
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Make Your Own Wine | Albany GA →
The Galleria Room, 1412 Dawson Rd, Albany
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Knobby Knees Music Festival 2026 →
Flint RiverQuarium, 101 Pine Ave, Albany
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Murphy USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Americus. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Americus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Americus here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oglethorpe
- North and Central Georgia Face Severe Thunderstorm Risk Sunday (cobbcountycourier.com)
- To prune or not to prune: the great tomato debate (maconmelody.com)
- Fog and rip currents pose hazards across Georgia this morning (thegeorgiasun.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A cold (Thank you Stanley G. for sending it in!)
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