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🌱 Why a missing truck found in Port Wentworth has the FBI searching

Port Wentworth, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Port Wentworth! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a missing truck found in Port Wentworth has the FBI searching
  • Why a stolen car carrier ended up abandoned in Port Wentworth

Also on today's calendar: As The Spirit Turns and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warmer with a stray t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FBI asking for help locating missing truck driver after suspected car hauler hijacking in Florida (news4jax.com) — Federal investigators say a missing truck tied to a suspected hijacking was found in Port Wentworth, but the driver and several vehicles he was hauling are still unaccounted for. The FBI is asking the public, especially anyone near a Brevard County, Florida rest area on April 17, to share photos or video that might help trace what happened.
   

• Kia's TCSG donation; Car carrier thief; Wildfires: Some progress to report; Dozen prisoners charged with murder (wgtjradio.com) — Federal investigators say a stolen car carrier rig was abandoned in Port Wentworth after leaving the Port of Brunswick, and both the driver and several vehicles are still missing. The statewide news roundup also notes Kia’s major donation to technical education, large wildfires burning in south Georgia, and murder charges for a dozen inmates after a deadly prison riot.
   

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  • Kelly Services posted a job opening for Forklift Operators in Port Wentworth. Apply here.
  • ABM posted a job opening for Day and Evening Utility Worker in Port Wentworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Wentworth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pooler

  • Boundary change: Find out what school your child is zoned to this fall (wsav.com)
  • Chatham County health inspections flag restaurant violations (savannahnow.com)
  • GBI arrests Swainsboro man in Tattnall County involuntary manslaughter case (wrdw.com)

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  • Stand Up for America Day Pageant Crowns 2026 Winners in Port Wentworth (savannahceo.com)

Ok Port Wentworth! 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: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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