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Toccoa, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Toccoa! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a week-long forest crackdown led to arrests of Toccoa residents.
  • Why a lake east of Toccoa ranks among America’s cleanest waters

Also on today's calendar: Andy Gross: Are You Kidding Me? Live and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Monday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Stephens County Sheriff's OfficeParticipates in Operation Southern Forest Trident (921wlhr.com) — A major multi-agency drug and crime sweep in Stephens County led to numerous arrests, including several people from Toccoa, after targeted patrols on national forest lands earlier this month. Deputies, state troopers, federal agents, and game wardens issued dozens of citations, seized suspected drugs, and detained individuals accused of immigration and drug offenses as part of Operation Southern Forest Trident.
   

• Georgia lake ranked 3rd cleanest in the nation. Where is it? (savannahnow.com) — If you head east from Toccoa toward the Georgia–South Carolina line, you’ll find Lake Hartwell, just ranked the third-cleanest lake in the entire country. The report highlights its low pollution levels, comfortable spring water temperatures, and extensive recreation options, from fishing piers and boat ramps to campgrounds and swimming areas that many Toccoa residents already frequent.
   

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  • Helen's downtown parking changes draw immediate criticism (wgtjradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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