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🌱 How detectives say they uncovered nearly 4,000 grams of marijuana

Valdosta, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Valdosta! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How detectives say they uncovered nearly 4,000 grams of marijuana
  • How a Valdosta teen was critically hurt in an accidental shooting
  • See which Valdosta properties just changed hands and for how much.

Today's riddle: How did the ram get lost while driving? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunshine with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Valdosta man arrested after police seize nearly 4,000 grams of marijuana, stolen gun (walb.com) — Valdosta police say a local man was arrested after narcotics detectives seized nearly 4,000 grams of marijuana, three firearms, and other suspected drug-sale tools during a search of a Langdale Drive home. One gun was reported stolen, and the suspect, a convicted felon, was taken to Lowndes County Jail on multiple felony charges as the investigation continues.
   

2. 16-year-old charged after accidental shooting leaves 14-year-old in critical condition in Valdosta (wtxl.com) — Emergency crews responded Friday to a shooting at Park Chase Apartments in Valdosta, where police say a 14-year-old was accidentally shot in the face by a 16-year-old handling a handgun. The victim is in critical but stable condition, and the teen suspect faces juvenile firearm and reckless conduct charges as investigators continue gathering information from the community.
   

3. Lowndes Co. Property Transactions May 16, 2026 (valdostadailytimes.com) — Recent Lowndes County property transactions show active buying and selling involving many Valdosta residents, estates, and local LLCs, with prices ranging from $10 to over $3.5 million. If you’re tracking neighborhood values or considering a move, these recorded sales offer a snapshot of what properties are actually going for right now.
   

4. Education Briefs May 15 (valdostadailytimes.com) — Valdosta students are earning recognition across the country, from Utah Tech’s graduating class to dean’s and president’s lists at SNHU, North Florida College, Berry, Georgia Southwestern, and Cedarville. The brief highlights dozens of local residents’ academic milestones, including high honors, advanced degrees, and first-generation college achievements.
   

5. Drought concerns fuel new debate over data centers in Georgia (wrdw.com) — Valdosta is the dateline for a broader Georgia debate over how water-hungry data centers fit into a future of recurring drought and conservation rules. State officials urge residents to save water while communities weigh the economic benefits of new data centers against concerns about heavy water and power use, infrastructure strain, and long‑term sustainability.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a free BBQ.
    Propane. Works as it should. Might need work but it dose work. We don't use it anymore (Nextdoor Quarterman Estates)
  • A note to one of my neighbors.
    Repeated in various wordings in the Bible...'a false witness, and one who speaks lies are amongst the 7 things The Lord hates'. So, how soon will… (Nextdoor Academy Acres)
  • Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Valdosta. Apply here.
  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate 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: He missed his ewe turn. (Thank you Clayton M. for sending it in!)
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