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In today's newsletter:
- What the new Lake Park fire station plan means for you
Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 75.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Valdosta North Rotary hears update from County Commissioner Michael Smith (valdostadailytimes.com) — Lake Park residents could see a new fire station move forward in 2027 on the former Rascal's restaurant site, as part of Lowndes County's public safety upgrades. Commissioner Michael Smith also outlined road resurfacing, bridge projects, and efforts to hold the tax millage rate steady while representing the Lake Park area on the county commission.
📸 Around Lake Park
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 13 - FW: RG Lunch and Learn
Lccy https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88080678576?pwd=vTQckkbLrbrByy4jCBiEr1J8
12:00 pm - VHS Volleyball @ Brooks
Valdosta City Schools Brooks County High School, 1801 Moultrie Hwy, Quitman, GA 31643
5:00 pm Tuesday August 18 - Lowndes LCCY Qtrly Meeting (10am - 12pm)
Lccy Valdosta CC Training Room 1; Valdosta CC Training Room 2, Valdos
9:00 am Wednesday August 19 - Authority Board Meeting
Valdosta Recreation & Parks - 1901 North Barack Obama Blvd Valdosta GA 31601
4:30 pm Thursday August 20 - VHS Volleyball @ Veterans
Valdosta City Schools Veterans High School, 340 Piney Grove Rd, Kathleen, GA 31047
5:00 pm Friday August 21 - Meetimg with Chidren Advocay Cemter...
Lccy 1605 Azalea Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602
10:00 am - VHS Wildcats @ Jones Co.
Valdosta City Schools Jones County High School, Gray, GA,, 339 Railroad St, Gray
7:30 pm Saturday August 22 - Basic Pistol Class →
Olympia Bend Shooting Range, 6600 Madison Hwy, Valdosta
9:30 am - Stage Play Grief Grudges and Guilt →
VHS Performing Arts Center, 3101 Barack Obama Blvd, Valdosta
5:00 pm Monday August 24 - SDI Nitrox Course →
Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta
7:00 pm Friday August 28 - Vagas McGraw →
The Patterson in Valdosta, 101 S Patterson St, Valdosta
7:00 pm - VHA Varsity Football @ Georgia Christian →
Georgia Christian School, 4359 Dasher Rd, Valdosta
7:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I highly recommend Terell Alexander for lawn service!
He came out and really went above and beyond cutting my lawn - which to be honest - had become a jungle. He was on time, great at communication,… (Nextdoor Twin Lakes)
- Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for bealls Merchandise Supervisor in Lake Park. Apply here.
- Travel America / Petro - TA Operating, LLC posted a job opening for Popeyes Lead Cashier - PT in Lake Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Valdosta
- Free Community Resource Fair Coming to Valdosta August 29 (valdostatoday.com)
- Southeastern Freight Lines' Valdosta Service Center celebrates 45 years of service (valdostadailytimes.com)
- Valdosta State University launches new center to expand hands-on learning opportunities for students (wtxl.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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