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🌱 Hephzibah annexation hits opposition over taxes and essential services

Hephzibah, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Hephzibah! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hephzibah annexation hits opposition over taxes and essential services
  • Person with Hephzibah address indicted on methamphetamine charge

Also on today's calendar: Senior Program and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 44.
  • Friday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 60 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Burke County commissioners oppose proposed Hephzibah annexation (wrdw.com) — Hephzibah’s proposed annexation faces unanimous opposition from Burke County commissioners, who say it could disrupt tax revenue, broadband funding and emergency services. County officials say the city has not addressed their concerns, including risks to a federally funded broadband project. Hephzibah could seek court review or abandon the proposal.
   

• Indictments Handed Down By Greene County Grand Jury (wgrv.com) — A person listed with a Hephzibah address is among those indicted by a Greene County grand jury. Alexis Figueroe faces a charge of methamphetamine possession with intent to sell or deliver. The indictment is an accusation, not a finding of guilt.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • From the Bottom of My Heart, THANK YOU!
    I honestly don’t even know where to begin! When I moved into my new home, I was starting completely over. There were so many things I needed, and I… (Nextdoor Woodlake)
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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Hephzibah! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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