🌱 How a two-month Clayton drug probe led to major trafficking charges

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In today's newsletter:

• How a two-month Clayton drug probe led to major trafficking charges

Also on today's calendar: The Jesse Williams Band and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two arrested after Rabun County drug investigation (nowgeorgia.com) — A two-month drug investigation centered in Clayton led to the arrest of two local residents and the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl, oxycodone and suspected GHB, according to the Rabun County Sheriff. Authorities say the probe began after community complaints about suspected meth sales, and both suspects now face multiple trafficking and distribution charges as deputies pledge continued efforts against illegal drugs.
   

📸 Around Clayton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clayton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Stars & Scars →
  Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar, 151 N Main St, Clayton
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Return To Your Essence A Three-Day Retreat -Yoga, Art, and Nourishing Food. →
  151 Hwy 141, Clayton
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Clayton Farmer's Market →
  The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, 46 Plaza Way, Clayton
  9:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Ray Ferrara at Universal Joint →
  Universal Joint, Clayton
  1:00 pm
• Ray Ferrara →
  Clayton GA
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Ray Ferrara at Bridge Creek Inn →
  Bridge Creek Inn, Clayton
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Ozanam Orientation - St. Helena Catholic Church - October 24, 2026 →
  Clayton GA
  8:30 am
• Ozanam Orientation - St. Helena Catholic Church →
  Clayton GA
  8:30 am
• The Jesse Williams Band →
  Tiger Mountain Vineyards & Wedding Venue, 2592 Old 441 S, Tiger
  2:00 pm
• Ray Ferrara at Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar →
  Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar, Clayton
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• CMS Training - St. Helena Catholic Church →
  Clayton GA
  12:30 pm
• CMS Training - St. Helena Catholic Church - October 25, 2026 →
  Clayton GA
  12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in CLARKESVILLE GA S11712 in Clarkesville. Apply here.
• Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Services Representative in Clarkesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clayton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clarkesville

• George Randolph 'Dan' Burke (nowgeorgia.com)

Toccoa

• Toccoa Police hosting Faith and Blue this Saturday, Oct. 10 (wnegradio.com)
• Chamber cuts the Ribbon on Sage Street Aleworks (wnegradio.com)
• Area Calendar, Oct. 5-6, 2026 (wilsontimes.com)

Helen

• 11 Best Southern United States Towns For A Weekend Trip (worldatlas.com)
• 17 Eerily Fun Ghost Tours in Atlanta & Georgia (mommypoppins.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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