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🌱 What investigators know so far about Metter’s fatal Sycamore Street plane crash

Metter, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Metter! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators know so far about Metter’s fatal Sycamore Street plane crash

Also on today's calendar: Emanuel County Bulldogs vs Metter Tigers.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More Details Emerge on Plane Crash (jenkinscountytimes.com) — A fatal small-plane crash near Sycamore Street in Metter late Monday morning killed the pilot and triggered emergency alerts as multiple agencies rushed to extinguish a fire and secure the wooded crash site. Investigators say the twin‑engine aircraft had just departed Metter for Florida, then appeared to turn back toward Macon and possibly Interstate 16 before going down; the cause remains under investigation.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Metter

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