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Claxton, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Claxton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how many calls Claxton Police handled in Monday’s 911 log
  • How Claxton Poultry’s new USDA label could affect your grocery cart

Also on today's calendar: DEA Varsity Softball @ Pinewood Christian and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 71.
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Report - 8/5/26 (statesboroherald.com) — Local 911 logs show the Claxton Police Department handled two calls on Monday, while Evans and Candler county agencies also stayed busy with medical and accident responses. The report lists recent arrests, traffic stops, and emergency calls across nearby communities, giving Claxton-area residents a snapshot of regional public safety activity.
   

• Product of USA gains 6 more meat and poultry companies (meatpoultry.com) — A Claxton-based processor, Claxton Poultry Farms, is among six companies newly using USDA’s voluntary “Product of USA” label, signaling that its poultry is fully sourced and processed domestically. Federal officials say the program is meant to help consumers trust origin labels and support American farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, including operations tied to Claxton’s local economy.
   

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  • Valmont Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for EHS Specialist in Claxton. Apply here.
  • State of Georiga posted a job opening for Social Service Provider 1 or 2 - Claxton RYDC - Claxton, GA (CCR) in Claxton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Claxton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Statesboro

  • Paros Studios brings full-service video and photography production to downtown Statesboro (wtoc.com)
  • Statesboro: Georgia Southern students return to campus next week (wjcl.com)
  • Raising Cane's sets opening date for new Statesboro restaurant (griceconnect.com)

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: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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