🌱 What kept Claxton’s police, fire, and 911 crews busy this week?

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• What kept Claxton’s police, fire, and 911 crews busy this week?

Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
• Sunday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 51.
• Monday: Beautiful with sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 45 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Police Report - 10/23/26 (statesboroherald.com) — Local readers can see how busy Claxton’s first responders have been, with Claxton police handling several calls and the Claxton Fire Department responding to two incidents over two days. The report also lists a Claxton resident among recent arrests and details 911, fire, and EMS activity across nearby counties, giving a snapshot of regional public safety trends.
   

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📸 Around Claxton

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday October 26

• MMS Tennis Match
  Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
  4:00 pm

Tuesday October 27

• Reidsville - Books and Bubbles →
  Reidsville GA
  3:30 pm
• Glennville Lego Club →
  Glennville GA
  3:30 pm
• MHS Cross Country meet
  Candler County School District, 850 Poor Robin Rd, Sylvania
  4:30 pm

Wednesday October 28

• Glennville - Classic Movies →
  Glennville GA
  11:00 am
• Reidsville Storytime →
  Reidsville GA
  11:30 am
• Reidsville Lego Club →
  Reidsville GA
  3:30 pm
• Glennville Books & Bubbles →
  Glennville GA
  4:00 pm
• Reidsville Cookbook Club →
  Reidsville GA
  5:00 pm
• MHS Flag Football
  Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
  5:00 pm

Thursday October 29

• Glennville Social Stitches →
  Glennville GA
  1:00 pm
• One Act Play "Pride & Prejudice"
  Candler County School District, 33661 Hwy 129, Metter
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• State of Georiga posted a job opening for Social Service Provider 1 or 2 - Claxton RYDC - Claxton, GA (CCR) in Claxton. Apply here.
• MCI posted a job opening for Customer Service Phone Rep in Pembroke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Claxton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Metter

• Police Report - 10/24/26 (statesboroherald.com)

Statesboro

• City of Statesboro names sole finalist for City Manager (wtoc.com)
• Statesboro Family YMCA's free Trunk or Treat is Saturday, October 24 (griceconnect.com)
• GSU Institute holds public forum on data centers (wsav.com)

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Ok Claxton! 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: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" — It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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