What's up Lake Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Lake Park veterans: see this week’s security job and more openings.
Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Lake Park or nearby? Post it to the Lake Park 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: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 63.
- Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 30, 2026 (va.gov) — Veterans in Lake Park can apply for an unarmed security officer position specifically listed for Lake Park as part of a nationwide roundup of veteran-friendly jobs. The post also highlights VA and private-sector openings, plus upcoming veteran-focused training and resource events around the country, with links to explore more opportunities online.

📸 Around Lake Park
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Upcoming Events in
Lake Park
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📣 Lake Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday April 2
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Tackle Football Registration
Valdosta Recreation & Parks
- Valdosta GA 31601
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Mike Bourgoin Build, Ms. Elizabeth Garcia Home Dedication
Lccy , 717 Lausanne Dr , Valdosta
2:00 pm
Saturday April 4
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Easter Brunch
Moody Field Club , 4251 George St , Valdosta
9:00 am
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12 Hour Play Festival in Lab - Melanie Krone
Fine Arts Building , 1500 N Patterson St , Valdosta
11:00 am
Friday April 10
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SCA Boys Varsity Soccer @ Georgia Christian
Georgia Christian School , 4359 Dasher Rd , Valdosta
7:30 pm
Monday April 20
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CCA Boys Varsity Soccer @ Georgia Christian
Georgia Christian School , 4359 Dasher Rd , Valdosta
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Texas Hold’em
Moody Field Club , 4251 George St , Valdosta
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Last Chance Career Fair
Student Union , N Oak St , Valdosta
11:00 am
Sunday April 26
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ChondaPalooza
VHS Performing Arts Center , 3101 Barack Obama Blvd , Valdosta
7:00 pm
Saturday May 2
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Five: Made In America
Valdosta State University , 1500 N Patterson St , Valdosta
7:00 pm
Monday May 4
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Frederica Academy Girls Varsity Soccer @ Georgia Christian
Georgia Christian School , 4359 Dasher Rd , Valdosta
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle on I-75 N reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-75 N reported at 7:21 PM.
"Tow Truck on Roadside" (Nextdoor )
- There is an emergency vehicle on I-75 S reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-75 S reported at 6:51 PM.
"Emergency Response on scene" (Nextdoor )
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Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake Park. Apply here.
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O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Lake Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Valdosta
- Fifty Valdosta State students receive new laptops from the university system (walb.com)
- City of Valdosta Announces 2026 Georgia Cities Week Celebration (valdostaceo.com)
- Historic Photo of the Week March 31 (valdostadailytimes.com)
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Ok Lake Park! 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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