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In today's newsletter:
- Alma man sentenced in sweeping South Georgia drug trafficking crackdown
Today's riddle: It takes longer to run from 2nd to 3rd base than between the other
bases,why? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A strong afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
- Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wheeler Correctional Inmate Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Scheme • The Georgia Virtue (thegeorgiavirtue.com) — An Alma resident, 28-year-old Roger Jenkins, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in a large South Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy, followed by three years of supervised release. The operation, which also drew in Bacon County Sheriff’s Office investigators, funneled drugs into Douglas and surrounding communities and led to dozens of convictions, seized firearms, and cash.

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Tuesday July 7
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Resin (w/ Kat)
Alma-Bacon County Public Library
201 North Pierce Street, Alma, GA 31510
3:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday June 27
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Relihan Museum & Nature Center
General Coffee
State Park
46 John Coffee Road
Nicholls, GA
10:00 am
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Heritage Farm Tour
General Coffee
State Park
46 John Coffee Road
Nicholls, GA
10:00 am
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Crafts at the Park →
Laura S. Walker State Park, 5653 Laura Walker Rd, Waycross
10:30 am
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Men Only: Move With Ease : Pilates For Arthritis Relief →
Cerene Core Studio, 455 Glynn St S Ste 208, Fayetteville
3:30 pm
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Young Adults: Bowling Night →
Royal Lanes Social, 220 Northlake Dr, Peachtree City
5:00 pm
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Out of My Head Into The Space →
Go Workspace, 470 Commerce Dr, Peachtree City
6:00 pm
Sunday June 28
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Meeks Cabin Open House
General Coffee
State Park
46 John Coffee Road
Nicholls, GA
10:00 am
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2nd Loc Gala →
The Chateau, 335 Upper Riverdale Rd, Jonesboro
5:00 pm
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Sargeant Kennedy L. Sanders Foundation 24 Under 24 Banquet →
C.C. McCray City Auditorium, 865 Pendleton St, Waycross
6:00 pm
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Uptown Comedy Corner Presents:Sunset Sundays Comedy Show →
Traditions Global Cuisine, 1140 Mt Zion Rd, Morrow
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Alma. Apply here.
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Pike Electric Company posted a job opening for Truck Driver - Transmission (GP) in Alma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alma here.
🗞 Nearby News
Blackshear
Douglas
- Simulated gunfire, police activity planned for Douglas movie shoot tonight (walb.com)
- Ex-Douglas County teacher accused of sex with students back in custody without bond (cbsnews.com)
- Unofficial 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Anne Arundel County (maryland.gov)
Waycross
Ok Alma! 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: There is a Short-Stop in the middle (Thank you Dave L. for sending it in!)
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