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🌱 Gas leak shuts Eager Road; see where closures affect your drive

Valdosta, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Valdosta! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Gas leak shuts Eager Road; see where closures affect your drive
  • Valdosta community remembers the life of Mark Carl Baker
  • Which Valdosta restaurant scored 56 and which earned a perfect 100?

Also on today's calendar: Valdosta Fourth of July Fireworks and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has more lives than a cat? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gas leak on Eager Road: Repairs underway, road closed for several hours (walb.com) — A major gas leak shut down Eager Road between North Oak Street and Fawnwood Circle in Valdosta this afternoon, and repairs are expected to take several hours. Atlanta Gas Light crews have stopped the leak and are fixing the damaged main while Valdosta fire and police manage safety and traffic. Nearby residents may smell gas, but officials say winds are keeping levels safe.
   

2. Mark Carl Baker (ulyssesnews.com) — Family and friends in Valdosta are mourning Mark Carl Baker, who passed away peacefully here with loved ones at his side. Remembered for his love of farming, devotion to family, and quiet loyalty to friends, he leaves a lasting impact on those who knew him. A celebration of his life is planned July 18 in Ulysses at Tate’s Barbecue.
   

3. Restaurant Report: Roaches observed in Valdosta Chinese restaurant led to score of 56; Fairway Tavern gets 100 (walb.com) — Health inspectors recently gave Ming’s Restaurant in Valdosta a low score of 56 with multiple infractions scheduled for correction, while Fairway Tavern earned a perfect 100 on its inspection. Fairway’s owners credit strict daily sanitation routines, a large staff effort, and a chef-driven, frequently updated menu with special events like monthly wine pairings that aim to draw Valdosta diners.
   

4. Valdosta youth organization REACH 2 raises funds to give teens somewhere safe to be this summer (wtxl.com) — With Valdosta police cracking down on unsafe teen gatherings, local youth group REACH 2 is raising money to host another supervised event before summer ends. Founder Aaron Winston says investing in positive activities, alongside parents and community leaders, is key to reducing youth crime and violence in Valdosta.
   

5. Georgia Angler Breaks Longstanding Idaho Brown Trout Record (fieldandstream.com subscription) — A Valdosta angler, Caroline Langdale, has set a new Idaho catch-and-release record with a brown trout measuring 30.5 inches on the South Fork of the Snake River. Guided by a local lodge, she landed the massive fish after a tense 10-minute fight. The Idaho Department of Fish & Game officially confirmed her record this week, capping a memorable Western fishing trip.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday July 6
  • Summer Football
    Pine Grove Middle School Valdosta, GA 31605
    8:00 am
    • Wednesday July 8
  • South Georgia Wellbeing Alliance Monthly Meeting
    Lccy 1605 Azalea Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602
    1:00 pm
    • Monday July 13
  • SDI Open Water Course →
    Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday July 15
  • Live Music @ Wing Night →
    Moody Field Club, 4251 George St, Valdosta
    4:00 pm
  • Wing Wednesday →
    Moody Field Club, 4251 George St, Valdosta
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning neighbors!
    Some of you know that I am a licensed massage therapist here in Valdosta, but today I am telling you about a new side business that I am starting. I… (Nextdoor Valdosta)
  • My cat went missing on Calvary circle.
    He is still young and very scared. Please check around your area if he’s hiding. If you see him, please message me ASAP. Thank you. ‼️$300 reward‼️ (Nextdoor Knight Academy Rd)
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Team Member in Valdosta. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Cook in Valdosta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Valdosta here.

Ok Valdosta! 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: A frog. Its croaks all day (Thank you Janice W. for sending it in!)
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