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Coffee in hand, Folkston? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- See whatās changing in downtown Folkstonās look and feel.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
- Friday: A stray thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ City of Folkston Continues Downtown Improvements (charltoncountyherald.com) ā Downtown Folkston is getting a visible refresh, from upgraded Folkston Funnel Platform bathrooms and tree work to new āshop localā banners along Main Street. City leaders hope these improvements inspire nearby businesses to spruce up storefronts, creating a more welcoming, vibrant core for residents and visitors alike. 
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šø Around Folkston
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Upcoming Events in
Folkston
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ā Featured events ā
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Cherokee of Georgia ANNUAL SPRING POWWOW
Cherokee of Georgia Tribal, 110 Cherokee Wy, St George
10:00 am
Thursday April 2
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Other local events
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Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Charlton County, GA Calendar , 68 Kingsland Drive Room 117 , Folkston -
Good Friday- Office Closures
Charlton County, GA Calendar Folkston, GA 31537
8:00 am -
Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Charlton County, GA Calendar , 68 Kingsland Drive Room 117 , Folkston
5:00 pm
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Monday April 6
š£ Folkston Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Two Rivers Gun Range Regular Hours
Camden County Calendar
9:00 am -
Good Friday
Camden County Calendar -
Cottontail Easter Special
Florida - Georgia Railway Heritage Museum, Inc. , 440 S Lee St , Kingsland
2:00 pm -
Planning and Zoning Meetings
Kingsland Calendar Kingsland, GA 31548
6:00 pm -
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Camden County Calendar , 200 East 4th Street , Woodbine
6:00 pm -
Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority Meeting
Kingsland Calendar , 1190 Boone Avenue , Kingsland
8:00 am -
Camden County Wildcats vs Coffee County School District
Camden County High School , 6300 Laurel Island Pkwy , Kingsland
5:00 pm -
2026 Boots & Chutes Rodeo
The Lawn , 132 Royal Pkwy , Kingsland
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 1
Friday April 3
Saturday April 4
Monday April 6
Tuesday April 7
Wednesday April 8
Thursday April 9
Friday April 10
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle on I-95 N reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-95 N reported at 5:50 PM. "Heavy Tow Truck on Roadside" (Nextdoor ) - There is an emergency vehicle on I-95 N reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-95 N reported at 4:36 PM. "Emergency Response on scene" (Nextdoor )
- UFP Industries posted a job opening for Assembler I- Site Built in Folkston. Apply here.
- Southeastern Grocers posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate FT in Folkston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Folkston here.
š Nearby News
Kingsland
- Kingsland police warn of fake courthouse text scams targeting residents (firstcoastnews.com)
- Coastal Navigator ā School boards and phones (thecurrentga.org)
Waycross
- Man arrested for 1984 rape and murder of Ware County woman: GBI (firstcoastnews.com)
- Final convictions bring total to 35 in South Georgia drug ring (wtoc.com)
- BCMS tracksters close out season at conference finals (theblacksheartimes.com)
Ok Folkston! 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: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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