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🌱 Bethlehem man held without bond after high-risk stop and felony charges
Coming up on the Bethlehem Patch calendar: Dueling Pianos in Winder!

Hello again Bethlehem! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Bethlehem man held without bond after high-risk stop and felony charges
Also on today's calendar: Cruise-In Bethlehem Varsity and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man faces aggravated child molestation, sodomy charges, authorities say (fox5atlanta.com) — A 29-year-old man from Bethlehem has been arrested in Jackson County and is being held without bond on multiple serious felony charges, including aggravated child molestation and aggravated sodomy. Deputies say he was taken into custody after a high-risk traffic stop in Jefferson, and investigators report the case remains active while they withhold details about the alleged victim.
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📸 Around Bethlehem
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethlehem
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★ Featured events ★
- Dueling Pianos in Winder! →
Finished Goods Brew Werks, 56 E Candler St, Winder
7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Open House & Fort Tours
Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad Street, Winder
9:00 am - Cruise-In Bethlehem Varsity →
Bethlehem Varsity, 410 Exchange Blvd, Bethlehem
4:00 pm - Open House & Fort Tours
Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad Street, Winder
9:00 am - Cruise-In Bethlehem Varsity →
Bethlehem Varsity, 410 Exchange Blvd, Bethlehem
4:00 pm - Aidan Fisher at Top Dawg Tavern →
Top Dawg Tavern, Bethlehem
8:00 pm - Cruise-In Bethlehem Varsity →
Bethlehem Varsity, 410 Exchange Blvd, Bethlehem
4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Wednesday October 21
📣 Bethlehem Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Camp Wannaklot Family Weekend →
Camp Twin Lakes-Winder, 210 S. Broad Street, Unit 5, Winder - Barrels & Brews →
Winder GA - Network Barrow
The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, 6 Porter Street, Winder
9:00 am - Open House & Fort Tours
Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad Street, Winder
9:00 am - City Council - Regular Meeting →
Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
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- Level Up Games — (770) 497-0202
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I would love to get some quotes or recommendations for a project like this.
I need a little path that goes to a fire pit with a little seating area around it. There is some grading that will have to be done, not a lot. I… (Nextdoor Ivey Springs)
- Ulta Beauty, Inc. posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor in Bethlehem. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Winder. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethlehem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Winder
- Obituary: Mary Alice Parks of Forrest City (thewynneprogress.com)
Monroe
- BREAKING: Kie'Aundria Acree to announce college decision (albanyherald.com)
- South Georgia school district graduation rates (walb.com)
Bogart
- Hyundai Hope On Wheels awards $400,000 grant for children's cancer research (augusta.edu)
- Georgia Politics, Campaigns, and Elections for September 29, 2026 (gapundit.com)
Ok Bethlehem! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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