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🌱 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

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

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  • 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.
   

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    Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar, 151 N Main St, Clayton
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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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