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Canon, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey hey Canon! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Canon students just graduated from North Georgia Technical College
  • How last night’s severe storm threat put Canon directly in the path

Also on today's calendar: Chamber After Hours @ Botanical Garden and 3 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NGTC recognizes 181 Graduates for Spring 2026 (wnegradio.com) — Two Canon residents, Mercy Ashworth and Anastasia Banks, are among 181 North Georgia Technical College students recognized for completing their spring 2026 programs. The college’s recent Clarkesville ceremony honored graduates from across the region, spotlighting local achievements in business management, photography, nursing, welding, and more that Canon families can celebrate.
   

• Weather alert affecting Anderson County Sunday night - wind gusts reaching 40 mph (heraldonline.com) — A strong Sunday night thunderstorm prompted a National Weather Service alert that specifically included Canon, with pea-sized hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph possible. Residents are urged to seek sturdy shelter during storms, especially around lakes, and follow detailed lightning and wet-weather driving safety tips to stay safe during future severe weather.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Lavonia. 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 Canon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lavonia

  • Troopers: Pursuit with stolen car ends in crash, suspect jumping into Georgia lake (foxcarolina.com)

Toccoa

  • Memorial Day remembers Men and Women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces (wnegradio.com)
  • Self-Discovery 24 holds 2nd Annual Spring Into Recovery (wnegradio.com)
  • TFC President Dr. Robert M. Myers announces Retirement (wnegradio.com)

Ok Canon! 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 Canon

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