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Hello Gainesville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Federal agents stop massive meth shipment bound for Gainesville area

Also on today's calendar: Join the Symphony Orchestra of North Georgia! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ICE Nets Twice-Deported Criminal And A Mound of Drugs (ijr.com) — Federal agents say they intercepted a large meth shipment headed to the Gainesville area and arrested a man with prior drug-trafficking and immigration violations. Authorities report seizing more than 275 pounds of meth after allowing suspicious boxes from Mexico to be delivered under surveillance. The suspect now faces federal drug conspiracy and illegal reentry charges.
   

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Ok Gainesville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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