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🌱 Chipley press conference reveals one of Washington County’s biggest meth busts
Make time for Special Council Meeting Tentative Millage & Budget Hearing on the Chipley Patch calendar

Good morning Chipley! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Chipley press conference reveals one of Washington County's biggest meth busts
Also on today's calendar: Panama City Comedy @ 1901 on Main (Chipley) and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 92, low: 66.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of Washington County Drug Traffickers (floridianpress.com) — Law enforcement leaders gathered in Chipley to announce a major meth trafficking takedown that targeted suppliers moving large quantities of drugs into Washington County. Officials say the 16‑month investigation disrupted one of the county's biggest meth operations, led to arrests as far as North Georgia, and identified additional local dealers they now plan to pursue.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chipley
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★ Featured events ★
- Special Council Meeting Tentative Millage & Budget Hearing →
1442 JACKSON AVE, Chipley
5:05 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Special Council Meeting →
Chipley, FL Calendar, 1442 JACKSON AVE, Chipley
4:30 pm - Panama City Comedy @ 1901 on Main (Chipley) →
1901 On Main, 803 Main St., Chipley
7:00 pm - True Institute at Chipley →
Chipley High School, 1545 Brickyard Rd, Chipley
7:00 pm - Washington County Sheriff's Toys for Kids Pro Rodeo →
Washington County Equestrian Center, 2574 Daniel Lakes Rd, Chipley
7:00 pm - Fall Book Fair
Kate M Smith Elem Chipley, FL 32428 - Backyard Bouquets: Growing Flowers for Cutting →
UF/IFAS Extension Washington County, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley - Regenerative Grazing in the FL Panhandle →
Washington County Agricultural Center, 1424 Jackson Ave., Chipley - Falling Waters Lions Club of Chipley →
Chipley FL
5:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Monday September 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CRA Meeting →
Washington County Chamber-Commerce, 672 5th St, Chipley
3:30 pm - Wausau Garden Club →
Wausau FL
11:30 am - 2026 VHS Football hosts FAMU HIGH @ Home
Vernon HIgh Vernon, FL 32462
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am looking to rehome this sweet Pomeranian for a small fee to help guarantee she goes to a good home.
She is fixed and will be 8yo in February. I am going to be VERY guarded on who she goes to. I will need references. She is so sweet and needs to be… (Nextdoor Wes Nelson Rd) - Anyone in need of a shower chair or 3in1 bedside chair, commode, shower chair.
Shower chair barely used. 3in1 never used. Free to anyone who needs either or both (Nextdoor Sunny Hills)
- Centurion Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Mental Health Professional (73857) in Chipley. Apply here.
- Caris Healthcare, L.P. posted a job opening for Speech Language Pathologist - Chipley/Marianna in Chipley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chipley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bonifay
- 'The donuts are safe' Bonifay Fire Rescue responds to Big John's (wjhg.com)
Cottondale
- Cottondale man arrested for tackling paramedic while intoxicated (alachuachronicle.com)
- Letter: Retired Col. White endorses Eugene Brown for Manassas City Council (potomaclocal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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