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🌱 Could Quitman’s overdue audits decide the city’s future?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Could Quitman’s overdue audits decide the city’s future?

Also on today's calendar: Baconton Charter Girls Varsity Soccer @ Brooks County and 1 more event.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 64.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Quitman leaders working to correct course after previous legislation threatened to dissolve city charter (wctv.tv) — Quitman’s city charter is under scrutiny after state legislation raised the possibility of dissolving the city, but local leaders say they’re catching up overdue financial audits to stay in compliance. City Manager James Lawrence describes emergency meetings with lawmakers, the high cost of audits, and how getting back in good standing could unlock grants for infrastructure and development in Quitman.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is road construction on W Screven St...
    There is road construction on W Screven St reported at 2:02 PM. (Nextdoor )
  • Drury Hotels Company, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Valdosta. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Valdosta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Quitman 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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-- 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 Quitman

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Quitman

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