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🌱 What prompted a gang task force raid at a Fitzgerald complex?

Fitzgerald, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Fitzgerald! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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  • What prompted a gang task force raid at a Fitzgerald complex?

Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night at Cirillo's Pizzeria and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Teen arrested after gang task force search at Fitzgerald apartment complex (walb.com) — Law enforcement in Fitzgerald executed a gang task force search at the Village of Ben Hill apartment complex, arresting a 17-year-old who now faces multiple charges. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, with the case potentially tied to other recent incidents, and more charges could follow as detectives continue their work.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Tifton

  • Southwell welcomes hematologist/oncologist Dr. Ruchi Yadav to Anita Stewart Oncology Center (tiftongazette.com)
  • City council discusses adjustment to downtown alcohol ordinances (tiftongazette.com)
  • Middle South Georgia SWCD to host Conservation Field Day (valdostadailytimes.com)

Douglas

  • Local baseball standout Blake Bryant inspires children's book ahead of MLB Draft selection (walb.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A candle (Thank you James O. for sending it in!)
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