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🌱 What Thomasville City Schools decided after the Jerger investigation

Thomasville, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Thomasville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Thomasville City Schools decided after the Jerger investigation
  • How Thomasville’s new AI tool could change city services
  • How Thomasville plans to win tonight’s physical showdown at Fitzgerald

Also on today's calendar: THO:Beginner Yoga and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Wind and rain, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lee resigns, O'Quinn retires amid Jerger School investigation (timesenterprise.com) — Thomasville parents should know that two Jerger Elementary School staff members are no longer employed after a district investigation found their conduct violated professional standards, though it was not criminal. The Thomasville City Schools board accepted one resignation and one retirement, and is working with Thomasville Police to ensure a full-time school resource officer remains in place, emphasizing student safety and confidentiality.
   

2. Thomasville implements AI program for city employees (wfae.org) — Thomasville city staff will soon start using a new GovAI tool to help process records requests and better protect residents’ personal information, funded with $24,000 a year from cyberattack insurance money. City leaders hope 75% of employees adopt the system within six months and are requiring staff to disclose when they use AI on city work.
   

3. Thomasville, Fitzgerald set for physical ground battle (walb.com) — Thomasville High football fans can hit the road tonight as the Bulldogs visit Fitzgerald for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff in a run-heavy showdown expected to be decided at the line of scrimmage. Coaches say Thomasville’s physical defense and standout rusher Christian Hayes will be key, while Fitzgerald leans on its powerful ground game and “next man up” approach after a key transfer.
   

4. South Georgia Vegetable Prices (indexbox.io) — Farmers, buyers, and distributors around Thomasville can see current shipping-point prices for sweet corn, cucumbers, squash, peppers, and more, with harvests slowed by recent wet fields. The USDA report, centered on the Thomasville shipping point alongside nearby hubs, details typical price ranges and quality notes that could affect local sales and planning.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ❗Important Notice:❗
    The City of Thomasville Administration Building and drive-thru, located at 111 Victoria Place, will close at 3 pm on Friday, October 9 for staff… (Nextdoor )
  • A shout out to Mr.
    Roger Crabtree, he is such a dear. He helped take down some limbs off my trees and I am so greatly grateful for his kindness. (Nextdoor Summerhill Road)
  • Atkore, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler I (Night Shift 7:00pm-7:00am)-$16.50/hr in Thomasville. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Thomasville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thomasville here.

Ok Thomasville! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Thomasville

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Thomasville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.