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🌱 How a prison-based meth ring ended up in Waycross federal court
Hey there, Waycross! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a prison-based meth ring ended up in Waycross federal court
Also on today's calendar: Moccasin Creek Off Road Park and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Final 2 defendants convicted in South Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy, officials say (wsav.com) — Waycross residents should know that federal prosecutors say the final two defendants in a large South Georgia meth trafficking conspiracy have now been convicted in U.S. District Court in Waycross. Authorities describe the ring as operating from inside Georgia prisons and across rural communities, and say the two men face lengthy mandatory minimum prison sentences with no possibility of federal parole. 
📸 Around Waycross
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Upcoming Events in
Waycross
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★ Featured events ★
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FBCA Boys Varsity Soccer @ CCA
Crossroads Christian Academy, 2193 Golf Course Rd, Blackshear
4:00 pm
Thursday April 2
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Other local events
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Moccasin Creek Off Road Park
Moccasin Creek Off Road Park , 7055 Wilton Rd , Blackshear
12:00 pm -
Adoption Event at Petsense Waycross
Petsense by Tractor Supply , 2477 Memorial Dr , Waycross
9:00 am -
Swamp Classic 5K
4490 Swamp Rd , Waycross
12:00 pm
Friday April 3
Thursday April 16
Saturday April 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pottery w/ Kat
Waycross-Ware County Public Library , 401 Lee Avenue , Waycross
5:00 pm -
Hiking Stick Class
Laura S. Walker State Park , 5653 Laura Walker Road , Waycross
10:00 am -
Big Creek Nature Trail Hike
Laura S. Walker State Park , 5653 Laura Walker Road , Waycross
1:30 pm -
Crafts at the Park
Laura S. Walker State Park , 5653 Laura Walker Road , Waycross
3:30 pm -
Coffee and Community
Laura S. Walker State Park , 5653 Laura Walker Road , Waycross
9:00 am -
912 R&B PICNIC
Okefenokee Fairgrounds , 2335 Knight Ave , Waycross
12:00 pm -
Turtle Talk
Laura S. Walker State Park , 5653 Laura Walker Road , Waycross
2:00 pm -
Sunset Paddle
Laura S. Walker State Park , 5653 Laura Walker Road , Waycross
6:30 pm
Wednesday April 1
Saturday April 4
Thursday April 9
Saturday April 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning,
Please be advised that City Hall will be closed on Monday, March 30th. Utility bill payments can still be made online at www.waycrossga.gov or by… (Nextdoor )
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member- Part Time, Night Shift in Waycross. Apply here.
- PepsiCo, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Waycross. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waycross here.
🗞 Nearby News
Blackshear
- GBI Arrests Blackshear Business Owner for Fraud (valdostatoday.com)
- Blueberry Hill hosts SatillaRiverKeeper event (theblacksheartimes.com)
- Lt. Jesse A. ‘Jay' Lee (theblacksheartimes.com)
Folkston
- Crime Scene Investigation on U.S. Hwy 1 (charltoncountyherald.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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