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Ocilla, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Ocilla! 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. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Ocilla really cut utilities to Irwin County Hospital?
- Why are Atlanta detainees suddenly being sent to Ocilla?
Also on today's calendar: Fitzgerald Purple Hurricanes vs Echols County Wildcats and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 69.
- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ocilla mayor delays hospital utility shutoff decision until Monday meeting (walb.com) — Ocilla officials are weighing whether to shut off water, gas, and sanitation service to Irwin County Hospital over nearly $48,000 in unpaid bills, but won’t decide until a Monday meeting with hospital leaders. City leaders say they must follow utility policy, while residents worry about impacts on emergency care and hope both sides agree on a payment plan instead of a shutoff. 
• Feds move pretrial detainees hours from Atlanta to facility accused of medical abuse (wabe.org) — Pretrial detainees from the Atlanta area are being moved about 190 miles south to the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, raising concerns about medical care, family access, and legal preparation. Federal public defenders and judges warn the shift could increase costs, delay court proceedings, and strain indigent families who must travel farther to visit loved ones.
📸 Around Ocilla
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Fitzgerald Purple Hurricanes vs Montgomery County Eagles →
Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy, 553 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald
5:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
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HS Softball @ Worth
Irwin County Schools Ocilla, GA 31774
6:00 pm -
HS Softball vs. Wilcox
Irwin County Schools Ocilla, GA 31774
6:00 pm -
JV Football vs. Atco
Irwin County Schools Ocilla, GA 31774
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Fitzgerald Purple Hurricanes vs Echols County Wildcats →
Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy, 553 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald
5:30 pm -
Football @ Lanier
Irwin County Schools Ocilla, GA 31774
7:30 pm -
Shotgun Meet →
Big Creek Plantation, 2349 GA, GA-32, Ocilla
9:00 am -
Whosoever South →
133 Hancock Lane, Ocilla
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
📣 Ocilla Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Creation Station →
The Carnegie Center, S Lee St, Fitzgerald
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Men of Vision Foundation presents Real Men Talk: Good Food & Great Conversation →
Fitzgerald GA -
Men of Vision Foundation presents Real Men Talk: Food & Conversation for the Soul →
Fitzgerald GA -
Fitzgerald Lions Club Meeting →
La Lomita Mexican Restaurant, 125 Bowens Mill Hwy, Fitzgerald
12:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Fitzgerald. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (04159) - 607 South Grant Street in Fitzgerald. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocilla here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fitzgerald
- Wiregrass to Offer Certified Fiber Optic Technician Training (valdostatoday.com)
Tifton
- Petsense holds adoption event Saturday (tiftongazette.com)
Douglas
- Lee County vs. Coffee: Where to watch live Georgia high school football game of the week (al.com)
- COLD CASE: Suspect arrested nearly 30 years after Georgia mother's brutal murder (kutv.com)
- Two Years After Helene: Recovery Continues Through the Power of Partnership (redcross.org)
Ok Ocilla! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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