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🌱 Carlton resident named in massive northeast Georgia meth trafficking investigation

Carlton, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • Carlton resident named in massive northeast Georgia meth trafficking investigation

Today's riddle: Why did the barn collapse? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More Than 100 Pounds of Meth Seized in Major Jackson County Drug Investigation; 20 Arrested in RICO Case (fetchyournews.com) — A Carlton resident is among 20 people charged after a massive seven‑month drug investigation in nearby Jackson County that seized more than 100 pounds of methamphetamine. Authorities say the case involves alleged trafficking and RICO violations across several northeast Georgia communities, and the investigation is still ongoing with multiple agencies involved.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was un-stable. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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