🌱 Patch AM: What’s the next key court date in the Apalachee shooting case?

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• What’s the next key court date in the Apalachee shooting case?

Also on today's calendar: Struggle Snuggles and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 59, low: 38.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 60 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Accused Apalachee High School shooter sees judge (wuga.org) — Residents following the Apalachee High School tragedy in Winder should know that the teen charged in the September 2024 shooting has just appeared before a judge for a status hearing. His new attorney cited large amounts of evidence and pending medical evaluations, and the judge set March 18 for the next calendar call while related charges continue against his father.
   

📸 Around Winder

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winder

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Introduction to Bonsai at Lotus Intl.
  Lotus International, 635 Smith Cemetery Rd, Winder
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• 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

Saturday December 13

• Loop Around the Lake
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  9:00 am

Sunday December 14

• Breakfast with Santa 2025
  Barrow County Chamber of Commerce , 1176 Atlanta Hwy , Auburn
  11:30 am

Monday December 15

• Struggle Snuggles
  WIC , 15 Porter St , Winder
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• December Women in Business Luncheon
  Winder Community Center , 113 East Athens Street , Winder
  11:30 am

Wednesday December 17

• Barrow Young Professionals // Holiday Mixer
  Finished Goods Brew Werks , 56 E Candler Street , Winder
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Eggs & Issues
  The Georgia Club , 1050 Chancellor's Drive , Statham
  7:30 am
• Barrow Latino Association Potluck
  Barrow County Chamber of Commerce , 251 East Broad Street , Winder
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Rebuilding the way is extremely greatful to all those who dropped off donations for the homeless to stay warm.
  Donated were black socks, long sleeve shirts, shoes, jackets, hats, gloves, boxers, soap, Ladies deodorant. Ladies underpants. Blankets, towels… (Nextdoor Ashley Oaks)
• My check engine light on my 2020 Kia Sorento came on.
  Took it to Auto zone. They put it on their machine and says it needs a torche converter solenoid. I called my mechanic. He said we don’t do… (Nextdoor County Line Auburn Rd)

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Winder. Apply here.
• Carvana Company posted a job opening for Lot Attendant Inventory Associate - Post Production in Winder. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winder here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hoschton

• Kroger Atlanta Division Opens $34.5M Marketplace In Bethlehem, GA (theshelbyreport.com)

Braselton

• Find Something Old, Enjoy Something New in Braselton (gwinnettmagazine.com)

Dacula

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-- The Patch AM Team

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