🌱 See how many calls Claxton police and firefighters handled Monday

Hi Claxton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how many calls Claxton police and firefighters handled Monday
• How Claxton’s guitar‑playing judge blends faith with courtroom decisions

Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Police Report - 6/25/26 (statesboroherald.com) — Local law enforcement logs show recent arrests from around the region, including one person listed from Claxton, along with a snapshot of how busy area agencies were. Claxton Police handled three calls and the Claxton Fire Department one call on Monday, offering residents a quick look at public safety activity affecting their community.
   

• Claxton judge brings faith, compassion to courtroom and guitar to worship (christianindex.org) — A Superior Court judge who worships and plays guitar at Eastside Baptist Church in Claxton shares how his Christian faith shapes both his courtroom decisions and his music ministry. He reflects on his journey from aspiring touring musician to judge, emphasizing integrity, compassion, and using personal gifts to serve the local church community.
   

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📸 Around Claxton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Claxton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 27

• GA06 Richey Arena →
  Richey Arena, 4351 Allen Sikes Rd, Claxton
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

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📣 Claxton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday June 25

• Whistlestop Market →
  TOS Theater, 44 W Bacon St, Pembroke
  5:30 pm

Friday June 26

• Guiding Coalition
  Lyons Primary Lyons, GA 30436
  7:15 am

Sunday June 28

• Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel →
  Emma Kelly Theater, 35 E Main St, Statesboro
  3:00 pm

Saturday July 4

• 4th of July Field Day →
  Jack Hill State Park, 162 Park Ln, Reidsville
  9:00 am
• Statesboro Firecracker Fest →
  Mill Creek Regional Park, 1388 Georgia Hwy 24, Statesboro
  6:00 pm

Saturday July 11

• John Wood Band: Statesboro, GA →
  The Blue Room, 1830 Chandler Rd, Statesboro
  1:00 pm
• 16th Annual Summer Jam at The Blue Room →
  The Blue Room, 1830 Chandler Rd, Statesboro
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Musical →
  Emma Kelly Theater, 35 E Main St, Statesboro
  3:00 pm

Friday July 24

• An Evening with Grammy & Emmy Winner John Berry →
  Emma Kelly Theater, 35 E Main St, Statesboro
  7:30 pm

Friday July 31

• 13th Annual Rockin' Out Alzheimer's Concert →
  The Blue Room, 1830 Chandler Rd, Statesboro
  6:30 pm
• WANTED: The Ultimate Tribute to Bon Jovi: Wanted... →
  The Blue Room, 1830 Chandler Rd, Statesboro
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Metter

• County to fund 5% increase in animal shelter budget (metteradvertiser.com)
• Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights coming up July 4 (metteradvertiser.com)

Statesboro

• Statesboro man dies in Dublin crash (griceconnect.com)
• Georgia Power: Lower rates for a growing Statesboro (griceconnect.com)
• Calendar0624 2026 (statesboroherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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