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🌱 Why Sparta’s police chief quit just days after taking Wrens job

Sparta, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Sparta’s police chief quit just days after taking Wrens job

Also on today's calendar: Guided Nature Walk & Bird Identification Experience.

Today's riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sparta police chief resigns nine days after announcing Wrens role (41nbc.com) — Sparta’s police chief, Tommie Walker Jr., has resigned just days after announcing he would simultaneously lead departments in both Sparta and Wrens, leaving the city searching for new leadership. The Sparta City Council has appointed Capt. Larry Chapman as interim chief while officials work to select a permanent replacement. Residents can expect more updates as this developing situation unfolds.
   

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