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Valdosta, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Valdosta! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Valdosta properties just changed hands and for how much
  • How Valdosta police helped crack a years-long gang investigation
  • Valdosta store clerk kills armed man after terrifying shooting incident

Also on today's calendar: Fitness Reconditioning Program and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Georgia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Some sun with a brief shower, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lowndes Co. Property Transactions Oct. 31 (valdostadailytimes.com) — Recent Lowndes County property transactions include several sales involving Valdosta-based owners and buyers, with prices ranging from about $25,000 to $420,000. If you’re watching neighborhood values, this list offers a snapshot of current sale prices, key parcels, and active local investors and landlords tied directly to Valdosta addresses.
   

• Years-long gang investigation leads to indictment of alleged Georgia gang leader (wsbtv.com) — An alleged leader of a Sex Money Murder gang faction has been indicted on multiple felony charges after a years-long investigation centered in Lowndes County and supported by the Valdosta Police Department. Authorities say the probe tied him to violent and firearm-related crimes, and if convicted he could face up to 70 years in prison, underscoring ongoing anti-gang efforts in the Valdosta area.
   

• GA: Valdosta - Man Shoots Victim, Threatens Store Employee, is Shot, Killed by Employee (blogspot.com) — A confrontation outside a Valdosta store turned deadly after a 53-year-old man, reportedly drinking and armed, shot at another man who fled. When the gunman entered the store and threatened the clerk while demanding surveillance footage, the employee, fearing for his life, shot and killed him, and detectives later processed the scene and video evidence.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We had a great outcome with Michael Jackson tribute one of the best shows so far Nov 21 @ 7:00PM we are looking to have the same experience with Prince.
    He is the number one Price Tribute show. Only a few ticket left so seats are limited. I would get mine now before we are sold out! https://www… (Nextdoor McMullen Estates)
  • From Latoya:
    Today at J&Js BBQ we are selling dinners FCFS until gone!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come check us out until 9 1) Turkey Wings,rice,cabbage,cornbread,yams 2))Oven… (Nextdoor Kimberly Drive/Dellwood)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0750) in Valdosta. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Valdosta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Valdosta here.

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Ok Valdosta! 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: "You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out?" — Look in the mirror and see what you saw, take the saw and cut the table in half. Two halves make a whole, climb out of the hole. (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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