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🌱 Patch AM: What key rulings will Winder’s judge make before this February trial?
Make time for Holiday Open Studio with Special Guest: the Grinch — The Heirloom Sisters on the Winder Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What key rulings will Winder’s judge make before this February trial?
- How Winder’s Apalachee case compares to other school shootings
Also on today's calendar: Dueling Pianos in Winder! and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Barrowfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Windy with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 53 and low of 30 degrees.
- Saturday: Pleasant and not as cool, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
- Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Father of accused Apalachee High shooter returns to court (wrdw.com) — A major hearing at the Barrow County Courthouse in Winder today will shape the upcoming trial of Colin Gray, accused of allowing access to the rifle used in the Apalachee High School shooting. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are arguing over past statements, searches, and how specific the charges must be before the February trial, while the teen defendant remains under mental health evaluation. 
• Brown University shooter still on the loose. How quickly were suspects caught after other school shootings? (providencejournal.com) — Apalachee High School in Winder is cited as one of several recent school shootings where suspects were quickly arrested or died at the scene, contrasting with the ongoing manhunt after the Brown University attack. The article mainly compares how long it took authorities to apprehend or locate suspects in high-profile campus shootings across the country.
📸 Around Winder
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winder
★ Featured events ★
- Holiday Open Studio with Special Guest: the Grinch — The Heirloom Sisters
The Heirloom Sisters: Creative Makery and shop. Offering art parties, classes and workshops, 35 N Broad St Suite 105, Winder
3:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- New Moon Night Hike
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
8:00 pm - Loop Around the Lake
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
9:00 am - Community Campfire & S'mores on the House!
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
7:00 pm - Loop Around the Lake
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
9:00 am - Dueling Pianos in Winder!
Finished Goods Brew Werks , 56 E Candler St , Winder
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
📣 Winder Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Network Barrow
Barrow County Chamber of Commerce , #6 Porter St. , Winder
9:00 am - Community Campfire & S'mores on the House!
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
6:00 pm - Cosmic Trail Walk
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
7:00 pm - New Moon Night Hike
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
8:00 pm - Loop Around the Lake
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
9:00 am - Harvest Gala Fundraiser 2025
138 Park Ave Business Suites , 138 Park Avenue , Winder
5:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Thursday December 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am looking to see if any parent can walk me threw a iep or a 504 .
This is for my daughter that is in kindergarten. Any advice would be great. I’m lost in which would be best . (Nextdoor Mulberry) - Does anyone see an orange cat?
I know someone that lost an orange cat near Stephens st and is heartbroken. Please contact me if you see it. Its name is Garfield. (Nextdoor West Winder)
- Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Winder. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Winder. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winder here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hoschton
- Elizabeth Wilson Trigg, 85 (douglasnow.com)
Dacula
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