🌱 What can Douglas families explore at Wiregrass’s free TechXpo this October?

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• What can Douglas families explore at Wiregrass’s free TechXpo this October?

Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission Meeting and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 55.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Wiregrass Announces Free Wired Up! TechXpo Events Across South Georgia (valdostatoday.com) — Families in Douglas can head to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Coffee Campus on Saturday, October 10, for a free Wired Up! TechXpo packed with music, games, rides, and tech demos. You’ll be able to explore career programs, meet faculty, and even sign up as a vendor, making it a fun way to discover local education and job opportunities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Douglas

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 16

• VHA Varsity Football @ CCA →
  Citizens Christian Academy, 1548 GA-158, Douglas
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 28

• Planning Commission Meeting →
  City Hall, 302 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas
  10:00 am
• Public Hearing - Text Amendments to ULDC Section, Fencing Height Requirements, 111-72 & Section 111-251 →
  City Hall, 302 South Madison Avenue, Douglas
  6:00 pm
• City of Douglas Commission Meeting →
  City Hall Commission Chambers, 302 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas
  6:00 pm
• Public Hearing - Amendment to the Community Work Plan of the Joint Comp Plan to add Douglas Drainage/Flood Recovery Preparedness Project →
  City Hall, 302 South Madison Avenue, Douglas
  6:00 pm

Saturday October 3

• Douglas Residential Junk Drop Off Day →
  City of Douglas Calendar, 1011 Shirley Avenue, Douglas
  8:30 am
• Gopher Tortoise Festival →
  City of Douglas Calendar, 200 South Madison Avenue, Douglas
  9:00 am

Thursday October 15

• Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Workshop →
  The Atrium Event Center, 114 N Peterson Ave, Douglas

Friday October 16

• Vidalia Heritage Academy Football at Citizens Christian Academy →
  1548 W. Baker Hwy, Douglas
  7:30 pm

Saturday October 17

• Mike Goss Memorial 5k →
  Douglas GA

Thursday October 22

• Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Workshop →
  The Atrium Event Center, 114 N Peterson Ave, Douglas

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 26

• Trivia Night at Cirillo's Pizzeria →
  Cirillo's Pizzeria, 113 S Main St, Fitzgerald
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  I’m 39 and thought I’d put myself out there and meet a few new people around the neighborhood. I’m pretty easygoing and enjoy good coffee, trying new… (Nextdoor Estlee Mercer Dr)
• I'm asking for a friend.
  Does Ryland Environmental pick up old appliances? Has anyone had big junk items picked up from their house? (Nextdoor Bay Meadows)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Floor Clerical in Douglas. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Douglas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Douglas here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Fitzgerald

• CBAN Historical Stock Prices & Daily Price Data (quiverquant.com)
• Horoscope for Thursday, 9/24/26 by Georgia Nicols (shorelinetimes.com)
• A look at the top 10 Georgia high school football games for Week 6 (ajc.com)

Lakeland

• Young Anglers Reel in Fun, Prizes at Lakeland Kids Fishing Derby * (laniercountynewsonline.com)
• Beyond Books: Miller-Lakeland Library Card Unlocks Seven Valuable Benefits * (laniercountynewsonline.com)
• The Battle of the 157th: How Milltown Rebels Fought a Three-County Empire to Create Lanier County * (laniercountynewsonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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