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In today's newsletter:

  • How far will $10 in Patriot Bucks stretch in Oglethorpe County?
  • Have you seen these pit bulls after the deadly Chatham Street attack?
  • Can Oglethorpe County’s girls wrestling squad top last year’s state run?

Also on today's calendar: Macon County Bulldogs vs Chattahoochee County Panthers.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 66, low: 41.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chamber launches Patriot Bucks to encourage local spending (theoglethorpeecho.com) — Oglethorpe County households may soon find $10 Patriot Bucks cards in their mailboxes, usable like cash at participating local businesses to boost shopping close to home. The Chamber-backed program, inspired by the county’s Economic Development Authority, already includes Crawford and Lexington shops and could expand into gift-style cards if residents eagerly redeem them.
   

• Dragnet for killer pits in Georgia; Oklahoma City pit bull owners face Murder 1 (animals24-7.org) — Residents in Oglethorpe are being urged to stay alert as police continue searching for three pit bulls involved in a deadly December 6 attack on Chatham Street, the city’s busiest roadway. Investigators have released photos of the dogs’ distinctive facial markings and are asking anyone who recognizes them or their owner to come forward, even anonymously.
   

• Girls wrestling looks to grow numbers, confidence (theoglethorpeecho.com) — Oglethorpe County’s girls wrestling team is pushing through a small roster and tough statewide competition with a clear focus on growth and confidence. Coach Josh Austin and leaders like junior Alyson Woods are helping newcomers learn fast, aiming to improve on last year’s top-six state duals finish despite frequent weight-class shuffles.
   

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