🌱 How a stolen truck in Douglas sparked a multi-county crime spree

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In today's newsletter:

• How a stolen truck in Douglas sparked a multi-county crime spree

Also on today's calendar: Berrien Boys Varsity Basketball @ Atkinson County 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: Mostly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 34 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 45.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Multi-county crime spree begins in Coffee County, ends with home invasion in Mitchell County (southgatv.com) — A recent multi-county crime spree started in the City of Douglas on December 7, when a pickup truck was reportedly stolen in Coffee County, and continued toward Albany before ending with an arrest in Mitchell County. Authorities say the suspect faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, armed robbery, and motor vehicle theft, and warn that more charges could follow as agencies complete their reports.
   

📸 Around Douglas

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Douglas

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Festival of Lights Christmas Parade
  Holt's Bakery Inc, 101 E Sellers St, Douglas
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Berrien Boys Varsity Basketball @ Atkinson County
  Atkinson County Middle & High School , 145 Rebel Ln , Pearson
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Christmas on the Farm
  General Coffee State Park , 46 John Coffee Rd , Nicholls
  6:00 pm
• Camden County Boys JV Basketball @ Coffee
  Coffee High School , 159 Trojan Way , Douglas
  6:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Planning Commission Meeting
  City of Douglas Calendar
  10:00 am
• Mayor's Youth Council Meeting
  City of Douglas Calendar , 302 S. Madison Avenue , Douglas
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Fitzgerald Boys Varsity Basketball @ Coffee
  Coffee High School , 159 Trojan Way , Douglas
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Douglas Residential Junk Drop Off Day
  City of Douglas Calendar , 1011 Shirley Avenue , Douglas
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Irwin County Indians vs Cook County Hornets
  Irwin County High School , 149 Chiefton Cir , Ocilla
  4:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Cook Girls JV Basketball @ Irwin County
  Irwin County High School , 149 Chiefton Cir , Ocilla
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Camden County Girls Varsity Basketball @ Coffee
  Coffee High School , 159 Trojan Way , Douglas
  5:00 pm
• Wilcox County Boys Varsity Basketball @ Fitzgerald
  Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy , 553 Ocilla Hwy , Fitzgerald
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Got a screw in my tire.
  Can anyone recommend a tire shop? Thanks in advance (Nextdoor Bay Meadows)

• Cavco Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Cabinet Shop / Assistant in Douglas. Apply here.
• Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Douglas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Douglas here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Pricing, policy and pace (aba.com)
• Colony Bank Named One of American Banker's Best Banks to Work for in 2025 (businesswire.com)

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• Coldest Decembers in Georgia since 1895 (actionnewsjax.com)
• Holmes' to speak at Aglow meeting Dec. 13 (theblacksheartimes.com)
• 4 donations hike Stocking Fund to $775 (theblacksheartimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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