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🌱 How last night’s severe storm threat put Elberton directly in the alert zone

Elberton, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Elberton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How last night’s severe storm threat put Elberton directly in the alert zone

Also on today's calendar: Yoga For Bones.

Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Weather alert affecting Anderson County Sunday night - wind gusts reaching 40 mph (thestate.com) — Strong Sunday night thunderstorms prompted a National Weather Service alert that specifically included Elberton, with pea-sized hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph possible. Residents are urged to seek sturdy shelter during lightning, avoid being on Lake Hartwell, and follow safe driving tips to reduce hydroplaning and storm-related hazards.
   

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    Monday June 1
  • Yoga For Bones →
    Suttles Family Chiropractic, 1441 Hartwell Hwy, Elberton
    3:30 pm

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  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Elberton. Apply here.
  • Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Hartwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elberton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hartwell

  • Driver jumps into Lake Hartwell after fleeing traffic stop, troopers say (wyff4.com)

Lavonia

  • 100 mph chase ends with stolen car suspect leaping into Lake Hartwell (fox5atlanta.com)
  • NGTC recognizes 181 Graduates for Spring 2026 (wnegradio.com)

Athens

  • Local bankers advance through specialized Georgia Banking School program (griceconnect.com)
  • What temperature should Georgia AC thermostats be set for summer 2026? (onlineathens.com)
  • Trash truck catches fire, Athens waste department warns about improper battery disposal risks (wsbtv.com)

Ok Elberton! 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: A cold (Thank you Stanley G. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Elberton

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