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🌱 What led to the deadly confrontation at Elberton’s Elbert Street McDonald’s?

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In today's newsletter:

  • What led to the deadly confrontation at Elberton’s Elbert Street McDonald’s?

Also on today's calendar: Afternoon Hatha/Vinyasa Flow and 2 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Alan B.!

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 54, low: 41.
  • Thursday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• GBI arrest Georgia teen in connection to a death investigation (valdostatoday.com) — A 15-year-old from Elberton has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old, also from Elberton, after an altercation at the McDonald’s on Elbert Street. The GBI and Elberton Police are still investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward as additional charges may follow.
   

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📸 This is on East Church Street looking back towards town square —Alan B. Like

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Elberton

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