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🌱 Why is Pooler’s GBI crime lab central to this teen’s death?
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What's up Pooler! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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- Why is Pooler’s GBI crime lab central to this teen’s death?
Also on today's calendar: *All Ages!* Jingle Llama Way.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Poolerfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Turning sunny; windy, temps: high: 68, low: 36.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• GBI investigates death of a 17-year-old male (valdostatoday.com) — Pooler residents should know that the state crime lab here will handle the autopsy of a 17-year-old found fatally shot outside a Bloomingdale apartment complex on December 14. GBI agents are investigating and asking anyone with information to contact Bloomingdale police, the Statesboro GBI office, or submit anonymous tips online or by phone.
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- Art in the Afternoon! Holiday Pickup
Painting with a Twist, 107 Grand Central Blvd Ste 205, Pooler
4:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- *All Ages!* Jingle Llama Way
Painting with a Twist , 107 Grand Central Blvd Ste 205 , Pooler
1:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Music & Movement
Islands Library
10:30 am - HS Basketball: New Hampstead vs. Effingham Co.
Effingham County HS
4:30 pm - Wrestling: Beach, Savannah
Beach HS
5:00 pm - Wrestling: New Hampstead, Screven Co.
Screven County HS
5:00 pm - Wrestling: Jenkins, Calvary, SCPS
Calvary Day School
5:00 pm - Wrestling: Johnson, Pierce Co.
Pierce Co. HS
5:00 pm - Chalet - A Holiday Bar at Shuk
Shuk , 1313 Habersham St , Savannah
6:00 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Special Featuring 'The Nutcracker” & More
Victory North Savannah , 2603 Whitaker St , Savannah
6:30 pm - Christmas in Mistletoe Falls 3: The Chrismurdering
Club One , 1 Jefferson St , Savannah
7:00 pm - Comedy Under the Stars @ Starland Yard (Free Show!)
Starland Yard , 2411 De Soto Ave , Savannah
8:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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-- The Patch AM Team
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