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š± What Bainbridge parents need to know about kids, phones, and predators
Bainbridge, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Bainbridge! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Bainbridge parents need to know about kids, phones, and predators
- Bainbridge community remembers the life of Doris Ward Griffin
- See how Bainbridge kids learned safety with pancakes and princesses
Also on today's calendar: Brown Goose Duo at Southern Philosophy Brewing: Bainbridge, GA and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Friday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Eakin warns against digital child abuse (thepostsearchlight.com) ā Bainbridge parents are being urged by Oak House Director Amy Eakin to take digital risks seriously, especially on games like Roblox and apps like Snapchat and Instagram. She explains how predators exploit childrenās devices, why early phone and tablet use can be dangerous, and what legal trouble teens can face for sharing explicit images, even with peers. 
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2. Doris Ward Griffin (bainbridgega.com) ā Bainbridge friends and neighbors are mourning the passing of 95-year-old Doris Ward Griffin, with her funeral set for Saturday, May 2 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. A longtime farmer, devoted wife, and active church and community member, she was known for her gardening, cooking, sewing, and energetic play with her grandchildren. Ā Ā Ā
3. Something Good: Bainbridge Pilot Club and High School Anchor Club host āPrincess and Pancakes' event (wctv.tv) ā Families in Bainbridge just enjoyed a whimsical new āPrincesses and Pancakesā event hosted by the Pilot Club of Bainbridge and the Bainbridge High School Anchor Club. Volunteers dressed as royalty, served breakfast, and shared a puppet show about protecting kidsā heads and brains, making safety lessons fun for local children. Ā Ā Ā
4. Metro Atlanta hosts massive police dog training exercise (fox5atlanta.com) ā Bainbridgeās police K-9 team is in Fayette County this week for one of the Southeastās largest free training events, sharpening skills for high-intensity situations like traffic stops and searches. The long-running Mantracker K-9 program now covers broader public safety needs, including work with vulnerable residents, and draws law enforcement units from across Georgia and Alabama. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Blossom of Love: Community Event ā
719 E Shotwell St, Bainbridge
2:00 pm
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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Jazzin' the Park - Chason Park
Chason Park BAINBRIDGE, GA 39819
7:00 pm -
FFA: Area 5 Banquet
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, 2802 Moore Hwy, Tifton
4:00 pm -
Golf Banquet
Bainbridge Country Club, 312 Country Club Rd, Bainbridge
6:00 pm -
Spring Football Game vs. Brooks County High School
Centennial Stadium , Bainbridge, GA 39819, USA
7:00 pm -
Brown Goose Duo at Southern Philosophy Brewing: Bainbridge, GA ā
Southern Philosophy Brewing, 114 E Broughton St, Bainbridge
8:00 pm -
Library Toddler Time ā
Gilbert Gragg Library/Southwest Georgia Regional Library, 301 S Monroe St, Bainbridge
10:00 am
Thursday April 30
Monday May 4
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
Saturday May 23
Tuesday May 26
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š Events Nearby
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Miller CountyāSpring Creek Health Activities ā
Spring Creek Health, 304 W Pine St, Colquitt
10:00 am -
Dukes & Boots/R&B Brunch ā
AoA Event Center, 114 Mc Griff Ave, Attapulgus
9:00 pm -
Back to School: Community Bash ā
719 E Shotwell St, Bainbridge
4:00 pm
Tuesday May 5
Saturday May 30
Saturday July 25
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- State of Georiga posted a job opening for Testing Specialist (Part Time) in Bainbridge. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Bainbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bainbridge here.
Ok Bainbridge! 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: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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