🌱 Why did Hinesville police charge this mother after her child’s death?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did Hinesville police charge this mother after her child’s death?
• Could this frightening arrest phone scam target another Hinesville family?

Also on today's calendar: A Night of Elegance- Tiger Jazz Christmas Band Concert and 2 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
• Thursday: Mainly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mother arrested in connection to the death of her toddler days after launching GoFundMe (local12.com) — Hinesville police have charged a local mother in connection with the death of her two-year-old son, days after she launched and then deleted a GoFundMe seeking bill money. Authorities have not yet released how the child died or the specific reasons behind the charges, leaving many questions for Hinesville residents following the case.
   

• Hinesville victim falls victim to $8K scam (coastalcourier.com) — A Hinesville resident lost $8,000 in a convincing phone scam from someone claiming her adult daughter had been arrested and needed bond money. The caller sent a woman to the victim’s home to collect cash before the victim realized her daughter was actually safe and contacted Hinesville police. Authorities are likely investigating and residents should be cautious about similar calls.
   

📸 Around Hinesville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hinesville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Jingle Jam!
  Connection Church, 115 Patriot Trail, Hinesville
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• The Parrot & Frog Happy Hour
  The Parrot & Frog , 110 S Commerce St , Hinesville
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• A Night of Elegance- Tiger Jazz Christmas Band Concert
  Bradwell Institute , 100 Pafford St , Hinesville
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Family Night at Gata's Sports Bar & Grille
  Gata’s Sports Bar & Grille , 811 Elma G Miles Pkwy , Hinesville
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Years Celebration
  Live Oak Public Libraries , 236 W Memorial Dr , Hinesville
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Blood Drive: Hinesville Rotary Club
  Ameris Bank , 101 W Hendry St , Hinesville
  11:00 am
• Winter Holiday Party
  Live Oak Public Libraries , 236 W Memorial Dr , Hinesville
  2:00 pm
• Family Night at Gata's Sports Bar & Grille
  Gata’s Sports Bar & Grille , 811 Elma G Miles Pkwy , Hinesville
  6:00 pm
• Gata’s Family Night
  Gata's Sports Bar & Grille , 811 Elma G Miles Pkwy , Hinesville
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Midway Middle vs Snelson-Golden Middle
  Midway Middle School , 425 Edgewater Dr , Midway
  5:00 pm
• The Parrot & Frog Happy Hour
  The Parrot & Frog , 110 S Commerce St , Hinesville
  5:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Coffee and Crime
  Live Oak Public Libraries , 236 W Memorial Dr , Hinesville
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello Looking for a gift 🎁 something that can be used as a lotion ..
  I make all natural coconut candles . You can message me at 912-226-0222. (Nextdoor Eagles Landing/Hawthorne)

• PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Hinesville. Apply here.
• PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Child Care Teacher in Hinesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hinesville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Army Year in Review 2025 (militaryspot.com)

Richmond Hill

• Bryan County arrests mark largest gang prosecution in state history (savannahnow.com)
• 'No complaints, no regrets': Police Chief Raymond Shores to retire (savannahnow.com)
• Georgia lands 21 cross country and track signees (redandblack.com)

Savannah

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-- The Patch AM Team

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