🌱 What will Colquitt schools’ new student services chief change first?

Hello Moultrie! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What will Colquitt schools' new student services chief change first?
• How did Colquitt County High push graduation rates to new highs?

Also on today's calendar: Boots & Brew Line Dancing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy and comfortable, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colquitt County School District names Rondesha Williams as chief officer for student services (moultrieobserver.com) — Moultrie's Colquitt County School District has promoted longtime educator Rondesha Williams to chief officer for student services, expanding her role in overseeing counseling, nursing, social work, and attendance programs. With nearly three decades in education and deep roots at Colquitt County High, she'll focus on removing barriers to learning and strengthening wraparound and mental health supports for local students and families.
   

• CCHS graduation rate reaches historical high again (moultrieobserver.com) — Colquitt County High School in Moultrie just hit a record 94.6% four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2026, with the district overall at 93.3%. Local students across all major subgroups, including students with disabilities and English learners, outpaced Georgia's statewide average, signaling sustained academic gains for families throughout the Moultrie area.
   

📸 Around Moultrie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Moultrie

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Colquitt County Packers vs Crisp County Cougars →
  Colquitt County High School, 105 Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Boots & Brew Line Dancing →
  Bandwagon Brewing Company, 33 West Central Ave., Moultrie
  6:00 pm
• Spooky Paint & Sip →
  Moultrie-Colquitt County Library System, 204 5th St SE, Moultrie
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Let's Paint It →
  Hometown Bar & Grill, 125 1st St. S.E, Moultrie
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Moultrie Downtown Development Authority →
  Downtown Moultrie Welcome Center, 31 East Central Ave., Moultrie
  12:00 pm
• Pink Out the Night →
  Downtown Moultrie, Moultrie
  5:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Brews & BINGO Play for a Purpose →
  Bandwagon Brewing Company, 33 West Central Ave., Moultrie
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Fall Rag Wreath Workshop →
  Shaw Gymnasium, 615 5th Avenue NW, Moultrie
  10:00 am
• Second Saturday in October →
  Downtown Moultrie, Moultrie
  10:00 am
• Heirloom Portrait Pop-up →
  The Ruffled Stork, 113 1st SE, Moultrie
  11:00 am
• Famers Market →
  Bandwagon Brewing Company, 33 West Central Ave., Moultrie
  12:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Spooky Paint & Sip for Kids →
  Moultrie-Colquitt County Library System, 204 5th St SE, Moultrie
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I don't have or haven't had a doggie since I moved to GA.
  3 years ago. I hope you find its owner. It's a cute doggie (Nextdoor SE Moultrie)
• Sometime since yesterday morning I had 4 black Swedish ducks just disappear.
  Unfortunately I don't have cams up at the moment. I'm on Lee Lewis Rd. If somehow they wandered off and somebody sees them please let me know. I can… (Nextdoor Pine Land)

• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Cashier in Moultrie. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Moultrie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moultrie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Adel

• Battle of the Border Rages in Adel Thursday (southgatv.com)

Thomasville

• Central Cross County competes in Alexander Invitational (timesenterprise.com)
• 11 Of The Top Family-Owned Restaurants In South Georgia Residents Swear By (newsbreak.com)
• Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread Recall: Undeclared Milk — Food & Beverage Magazine (fb101.com)

Tifton

• Houston pulls away from Blue Devils in 2nd half (tiftongazette.com)
• Quarteto Nuevo Brings Music From Around the World to ABAC (bainbridgega.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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