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🌱 Could Climax lose its fire station under a county funding plan?

Climax, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Climax! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Climax lose its fire station under a county funding plan?
  • Climax community remembers the life and legacy of Cory Kelley

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Not as warm, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Climax discusses fire department's finances, future (thepostsearchlight.com) — City leaders in Climax are weighing whether to shift the volunteer fire department’s finances to Decatur County, a move supporters say could ease the town’s budget strain and improve employee benefits. Several councilmembers and the fire chief questioned whether county control might eventually threaten keeping a station in Climax and potentially raise homeowners’ insurance costs. The next regular city meeting is June 8 at 6:30 p.m.
   

• Cory Allen Kelley - The Post-Searchlight (thepostsearchlight.com) — A 35-year-old Climax resident, Cory Allen Kelley, has passed away, and his celebration of life is set for Saturday, June 6, at First Baptist Church. Loved ones remember him as a devoted father and a generous, multi-talented helper to family, friends, and strangers. Local readers can offer condolences online or through memorial donations to Camp Milestones in Bainbridge.
   

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Ok Climax! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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