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In today's newsletter:

  • How Bonaire’s huge new water tower could change your water pressure
  • What led to a clerk being shot inside a Bonaire store?

Also on today's calendar: BJJ Advanced and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny intervals, temps: high: 61, low: 45.
  • Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• County speaks on upcoming new Bonaire water tower (hhjonline.com) — Bonaire’s new 1.5‑million‑gallon water tower is up and expected to be fully operational by late May, boosting storage for summer demand. Funded with federal ARPA dollars, the tower on Old Perry Road will strengthen water pressure and reliability for Bonaire neighborhoods and surrounding rural areas, with artwork inspired by Bonaire Elementary students.
   

• Woman arrested for shooting Bonaire store clerk during gaming machine dispute, police say (wfxl.com) — A Bonaire convenience store clerk was shot in the hand during a dispute over gaming machine payouts Monday at the Friendly Food Store on Chilton Place. Police say the suspect fled but was arrested nearby with the weapon, and the clerk is in stable condition as investigators seek additional information from the public.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday December 18
  • BJJ Advanced
    Miller Martial Arts/American Top Team Warner Robins , 405 SR 96 Suite 700 , Bonaire
    6:30 pm
  • Muay Thai Youth
    Miller Martial Arts/American Top Team Warner Robins , 405 SR 96 Suite 700 , Bonaire
    7:30 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • BJJ Youth Sparring
    Miller Martial Arts/American Top Team Warner Robins , 405 SR 96 Suite 700 , Bonaire
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 31
  • Play some Games! Now with Mexican food!
    El Cotija Mexican restaurant , 109 Margie Dr , Warner Robins
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • H&R Block posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in Bonaire. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Bonaire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bonaire here.

🗞 Nearby News

Perry

  • Why Perry hit pause on new liquor store approvals (41nbc.com)
  • Keep Your Home Clean for the Holidays! iRobot's Roomba Vacuum Is 50% off for a Limited Time (macon.com)
  • Basketball Game Preview: Perry Panthers vs. Veterans Warhawks + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

Warner Robins

  • Warner Robins Police Department to increase DUI enforcement during the holidays (13wmaz.com)
  • Police: Warner Robins store clerk shot during struggle over firearm (41nbc.com)

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