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🌱 How a Winterville resident was swept up in a historic drug bust
Winterville, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Winterville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Winterville resident was swept up in a historic drug bust
- Why deputies ended a Walmart hit-and-run at a home near Winterville
Also on today's calendar: Fire Cider Brigade Workshop (ATH).
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 70.
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Over 100 pounds of methamphetamine seized in Jackson County operation (fox5atlanta.com) — Winterville residents are directly connected to a massive Jackson County drug investigation, as one person from Winterville is among 20 suspects charged after authorities seized over 100 pounds of methamphetamine. The seven-month multi-agency operation led to two RICO cases and a long list of trafficking and related charges against people from several nearby communities. 
• Woman offers odd reason behind hit and run at Walmart: Oconee Blotter (onlineathens.com) — A recent Oconee County sheriff’s blotter item ties back to a driver living near Winterville who admitted backing into a parked truck at Walmart and leaving, while already having a suspended license and an outstanding felony warrant. The same report details several other shoplifting and traffic-related arrests across Oconee County, underscoring how regional law enforcement activity can still reach Winterville-area residents.
📸 Around Winterville
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Marigold Farmers Market →
Pittard Park, 115 Parkview Rd, Winterville
9:00 am
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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Fire Cider Brigade Workshop (ATH) →
Sunrise Nursery, 550 Athens Rd, Winterville
1:00 pm -
Marigold Farmers Market →
Pittard Park, 115 Parkview Rd, Winterville
9:00 am
Sunday June 28
Saturday July 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board Meeting →
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens
5:30 pm -
"Aqua Aerobics" at the Memorial Park Pool →
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens
6:00 pm -
Cybersecurity for Small Business Education Breakfast
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Oconee State Bank HQ
8:30 am -
People Living in Recovery New Location Ribbon Cutting
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 246 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
12:00 pm -
Improv for Dementia Care Partners →
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane Athens, GA 30607
2:00 pm -
Teen Dungeons & Dragons -- Summer Campaign →
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Location: Storytime room Library Branch: Athens-Clarke County Library
6:00 pm -
Risk Limiting Audit →
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 2555 Lexington Road, Athens -
DAP Athens 5 Year Anniversary
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 246 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
10:00 am -
Open House Community Event Seniors Helping Seniors Athens
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce (Office located inside RAC Properties Building) 2891 Monroe Highway, Suite 205, Bogart, Georgia, 30622
10:00 am
Wednesday June 24
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
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💬 Chatter
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- Target Corporation posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1453) in Athens. Apply here.
- The Chicken Salad Chick posted a job opening for Team Member in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winterville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- First annual Classic City Juneteenth Music & Arts Festival in photos (onlineathens.com)
- Black elected officials in Athens recognize Juneteenth weekend (wuga.org)
- Falling gas prices ahead of July 4th (wsbtv.com)
Ok Winterville! 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: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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