🌱 What did Valdosta’s time capsule reveal after 50 years underground?

Hello Valdosta! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What did Valdosta’s time capsule reveal after 50 years underground?
• Valdosta woman faces nine felonies after gun incident near children
• Think you’re Valdosta’s next Santa? Here’s where to prove it.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Valdosta Scene now online! (valdostadailytimes.com) — Valdosta residents can dive into the latest Valdosta Scene issue, featuring the city’s July semiquincentennial celebration, a local taekwondo world champion, and the artistry inside Valdosta tattoo shops. It also highlights a long-delayed Valdosta High School graduation ceremony and relationship advice from a local expert, all tied closely to community life.
   

2. ‘Blatant disregard for human life': Valdosta Police arrest woman they say pointed gun at kids (wctv.tv) — Valdosta Police arrested 46-year-old Vivian Davis after she allegedly pointed a gun at several people, including three young children, during an argument at a home on McArthur Drive. Officers say she later fired a shot outside and was found and arrested near Azalea Woods Apartments, now facing multiple felony assault and firearms charges plus a misdemeanor.
   

3. Valdosta Main Street seeks the Real Deal: Santa Casting Call set for Sept. 3 (valdostadailytimes.com) — Valdosta Main Street is holding a public casting call this Thursday at the City Hall Annex to choose the city’s official Santa for the 2026 holiday season. The selected Santa will be paid to headline major downtown events, including the Jingle Bells Festival, the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County tree lighting, and the Greater Valdosta Christmas Parade.
   

4. Valdosta restaurant owner describes ‘14 bottle bandit' who broke in, helped himself to drinks (wctv.tv) — Downtown Valdosta’s Fortify Pizza and Burger Bar is recovering after a man allegedly broke in early Sunday, drank from 14 liquor bottles, and caused over $1,000 in damage before police arrived. Owners say the loss is tough for their small business, but they’re encouraged by strong support from the Valdosta community as the suspect faces burglary and related charges.
   

5. VSU Panhellenic Fundraiser Supports Teachers, Girls in Cameroon (valdostatoday.com) — From right here in Valdosta, VSU’s Panhellenic community has raised $10,000 to train 25 female teachers serving displaced and traumatized girls in Cameroon. Through Circle of Sisterhood and Street Child US, local sorority members turned restaurant nights, tabling, and a showcase into global support for trauma-informed, girls’ education while building leadership and service experience on campus.
   

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📸 Around Valdosta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Valdosta

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Thursday September 3

• Scholastic Book Fair & Book Taco Week
  J.L. Lomax Elementary School Valdosta, GA 31601
  7:00 am
• VHS Volleyball @ Lee County
  W.G. Nunn Elementary School Lee County High School, 1 Trojan Way, Leesburg, GA 31763, USA
  6:00 pm

Friday September 4

• Elementary Night @ LHS Martin Stadium
  Moulton-Branch Elementary School Valdosta, GA 31601
  8:00 pm
• VHS Wildcats vs Bradwell Institute
  W.G. Nunn Elementary School Bazmore-Hyder Stadium, 1204 Williams St, Valdosta, GA 31601, U
  8:00 pm

Tuesday September 8

• LCCY Collaborative Review Meeting
  Lccy 3103 Barack Obama Blvd, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
  9:00 am
• Valdosta Board of Education Regular Meeting
  S.L. Mason Elementary Valdosta City School Superintendent Office, 1204 Williams St #404
  6:00 pm

Wednesday September 9

• South Georgia Wellbeing Alliance Monthly Meeting
  Lccy 1605 Azalea Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602
  1:00 pm
• VHS Volleyball @ Valdosta
  S.L. Mason Elementary Valdosta High School, 4590 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 316
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3

• Scholastic Book Fair & Book Taco Week
  J.L. Lomax Elementary School Valdosta, GA 31601
  7:00 am
• VHS Volleyball @ Lee County
  S.L. Mason Elementary Lee County High School, 1 Trojan Way, Leesburg, GA 31763, USA
  6:00 pm

Friday September 4

• Elementary Night @ LHS Martin Stadium
  Moulton-Branch Elementary School Valdosta, GA 31601
  8:00 pm
• VHS Wildcats vs Bradwell Institute
  S.L. Mason Elementary Bazmore-Hyder Stadium, 1204 Williams St, Valdosta, GA 31601, U
  8:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning everyone, I just moved to Valdosta GA from VA.
  Looking forward to communicating with the Valdosta family on this platform. (Nextdoor Blue Pool)
• ** Returned**
  Found dog. This baby was with another dog too. The other dog ran into house. This pup isn’t chipped. Does have a rabies tag though. Baytree isn’t… (Nextdoor Five Points)

• Verizon posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Valdosta. Apply here.
• Phenom People posted a job opening for (USA) Backroom Associate - Sam's Club in Valdosta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Valdosta here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don’t you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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