🌱 How did Porterdale Police earn this rare statewide excellence certification?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Porterdale Police earn this rare statewide excellence certification?
• Which Porterdale Elementary students are heading to regional literacy competitions?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Wonderland Talent Showcase 6:00 pm Showing and 3 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 48 and low of 30 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 62, low: 40.
• Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Porterdale achieves Excellence in Policing certification (covnews.com) — Porterdale’s police department has earned a coveted Excellence in Policing certification, putting the city among a small group of Georgia agencies recognized for top-tier standards and accountability. Local leaders say the designation reflects a strong focus on transparency, officer safety, and community trust, and positions Porterdale as a statewide example in modern, professional law enforcement.
   

• Newton County Schools announces winners of 2025 Literacy Days competitions (covnews.com) — Porterdale families can celebrate several Porterdale Elementary students who captured top honors in Newton County’s 2025 Literacy Days contests, including writing and drama. Their drama team won first place for grades 3–5, and local students also earned individual awards in recitation and ready writing. These winners will advance to represent the district at regional competitions in February.
   

📸 Around Porterdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Porterdale

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Friday Night Friends and Family Stencil Party
  Wildart LLC, 1105 Washington St SW, Covington
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Winter Wonderland Talent Showcase 6:00 pm Showing
  Newton County STEAM Academy , 10245 Eagle Dr , Covington
  11:30 am
• Dueling Pianos in Covington!
  The Social Goat Tavern , 1115 Church St , Covington
  8:00 pm

Monday December 15

• City Council Meeting
  Covington Municipal Court , 2116 Stallings St NW , Covington
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• COVINGTON MOVIE TOURS
  Main Street Trolleys Movie Tours , 1137 Church St , Covington
  11:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Comedy Night Hosted By Hissy Fit Comedy
  The Social Goat Tavern , 1115 Church St , Covington
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Eastside Eagles vs East Forsyth Broncos
  Eastside High School , 140 GA-142 , Covington
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• The Mystic Adventure
  Main Street Trolleys Movie Tours , 1137 Church St , Covington
  11:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Clements Middle vs Conyers Middle
  Clements Middle School , 66 Jack Neely Rd , Covington
  7:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello All, I am the president of a National Advocacy organization ECANA ( The Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African-Americans.
  I am interested in hosting a live education event for Black women to discuss risk factors, signs, and symptoms of Endometrial Cancer. I am a survivor… (Nextdoor Porterdale)

• Uber Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Driver - Get Paid Daily - Uber Technologies, Inc. in Porterdale. Apply here.
• Pactiv Evergreen posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Porterdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Covington

• Heart in Action drive assists those in need (covnews.com)
• Alcovy enjoys perfect weekend with wins over Jasper County, Heritage (covnews.com)
• NCS offers five days of free meals for students (rockdalenewtoncitizen.com)

Conyers

• Georgia's Heritage (Conyers) hires former NFL QB Quincy Carter as head coach (highschoolfootballamerica.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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