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🌱 Why Baldwin kids are fist-bumping their local police officer

Baldwin, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Baldwin kids are fist-bumping their local police officer
  • What changes could Baldwin’s council approve for city services next?

Today's riddle: What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 63, low: 41.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Morning fist bumps help Baldwin officer connect with Head Start students (nowgeorgia.com) — Baldwin families may spot Officer Skylar Aina greeting Habersham Head Start students with smiles and fist bumps during morning drop-off, part of a new effort to keep kids safe and build trust. The Baldwin Police Department says these regular visits help children feel comfortable with officers while giving staff extra support at the start of the school day.
   

• Baldwin Council to Consider Public Works Building Purchase, Employee Schedule (habershamnews.com) — Baldwin residents should know the City Council is weighing a new metal building for Public Works, a 4/10 work schedule for city employees, and a special use permit for 392 King Street. The agenda also notes Baldwin’s Fall Festival is canceled, while the city’s tree lighting is still planned for December 4.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Cornelia

  • Cornelia prepares to light up the holidays at City Park (nowgeorgia.com)
  • Wingstop Under Construction in Cornelia; Adding to Cluster of Chicken Restaurants (habershamnews.com)
  • Amber Watson Brings a Childhood Dream to Life With Smudged Productions' 'Wizard of Oz' (habershamnews.com)

Clarkesville

  • Leaf Watch 2026: Fall color starts to pop in North Georgia (fox5atlanta.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college?" — Bi son (Thank you Judy O. for sending it in!)
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