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π± Which recent arrests involved cases from Garfield Police Department?
Coming up on the Garfield Patch calendar: Black Nativity by Langston Hughes - original production

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- Which recent arrests involved cases from Garfield Police Department?
Also on today's calendar: Black Nativity featuring the work of Langston Hughes and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 33 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 64, low: 42.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ JAIL: 12.10.25 (emanuelcountylive.com) β Recent Emanuel County Jail bookings include cases handled by multiple agencies, including the Garfield Police Department, giving residents a snapshot of current law enforcement activity nearby. The list outlines recent arrests, charges ranging from drug offenses to disorderly conduct, and notes which agencies made each arrest, helping locals understand regional public safety trends.
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πΈ Around Garfield
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π Upcoming Events in Garfield
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- Black Nativity by Langston Hughes - original production
Pal Theatre, 531 Cotton Ave, Millen
12:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Black Nativity featuring the work of Langston Hughes
Pal Theatre , 531 Cotton Ave , Millen
1:00 pm - Metter Girls Varsity Basketball @ Jenkins County
Jenkins County High School , 433 Barney Ave , Millen
6:00 pm - MICA Girls Varsity Basketball @ ECI
Emanuel County Institute , 102 N College St , Twin City
6:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
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π Events Nearby
- Emanuel County Bulldogs vs Screven County Middle School
Emanuel County Institute , 102 N College St , Twin City
4:00 pm - SMS Band: UGA Midfest Band Festival
Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401 - Toy Drive Ends
Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401 - Jenkins County at Portal
Portal Middle High School , 27245 US-80 , Portal
4:15 pm - ??SHS vs Vidalia HS (HOME)
Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
4:30 pm - Vidalia Boys Varsity Basketball @ Swainsboro
Swainsboro High School , 689 S Main St , Swainsboro
7:30 pm - ??SHS vs Jefferson County (HOME)
Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
5:00 pm - Deadline to Contest December 2 Runoff Results (If Necessary)
Emanuel County, GA Calendar , 105 S Main Street , Swainsboro
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Enmarket posted a job opening for Kitchen Associate in Portal. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Millen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Garfield here.
π Nearby News
Portal
- Portal's Emma Johnson signs with Brewton-Parker Christian University (griceconnect.com)
- Police Report - 12/10/25 (statesboroherald.com)
Swainsboro
- Peebles speaks to Veterans (thecrossroads.news)
- Dr. Lawrence speaks to Rotary Club (thecrossroads.news)
- 11 GA Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com)
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