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🌱 How a bomb hoax disrupted a busy day at Lane Southern Orchards

Hi there, Fort Valley! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a bomb hoax disrupted a busy day at Lane Southern Orchards
  • Two Fort Valley shootings days apart leave no injuries but big questions
  • How Fort Valley cut gun violence after a neighborhood rally

Also on today's calendar: Hello, Strawberry Season and 4 more events.

Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Fort Valley or nearby? Post it to the Fort Valley calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅

Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bomb threat at Lane Southern Orchards was a ‘hoax,' company says (macon.com) — A bomb threat temporarily shut down Lane Southern Orchards in Fort Valley on Monday, prompting evacuations and a full search by fire and law enforcement before officials determined it was a hoax. The roadside market on Lane Road was closed for about three hours before safely reopening, and the Peach County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the threatening call.
   

• Fort Valley police investigating drive-by shooting on Tuesday, interim chief says (13wmaz.com) — Fort Valley police are investigating a Tuesday afternoon drive-by shooting on Pine Street, where no one was injured but suspects fled in a dark-colored sedan. Interim Chief David Wilson says officers are also probing an earlier, non-injury shooting at Indian Oaks Apartments just a few days prior, both within a short distance of each other.
   

• Fort Valley sees drop in gun violence one year after anti-violence rally, authorities say (13wmaz.com) — Fort Valley officials report a sharp drop in shootings, aggravated assaults, and gun-related homicides in the year after the “Guns Down Prayers Up” rally, crediting more officers and new patrol strategies. Police have added motorcycle and mounted units, strengthened partnerships with Peach County and Fort Valley State University, and expanded training, even as the department transitions to Interim Chief David Wilson.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Help us find our fur babies..
    They went missing around the w valley rd./ 341 connector road in fort valley. (Nextdoor Fort Valley)
  • CF in Peach County is compassionate and caring about pets.
    They have a wonderful staff that also makes you feel welcomed. They care deeply for their patients and clients. (Nextdoor Clopine)
  • Fort Valley State University posted a job opening for Director of Sponsored Programs in Fort Valley. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Fort Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Warner Robins

  • Warner Robins, GA Red Owl Coffee Company opening date set (macon.com)
  • Young entrepreneur set to open Brass Tap in Warner Robins this summer: ‘A community investment' (hhjonline.com)
  • Protestors gather for No Kings Rally in Warner Robins: ‘We have to be vocal' (hhjonline.com)

Ok Fort Valley! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Valley

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Valley

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.