City of Porterdale Police Department

06/19/2026

Don't forget that the 3rd annual Juneteenth Law/Fire/ First Responders basketball tournament is tomorrow at the Wolverine Gym!

It all goes down this Saturday!🔥🏀

The 3rd Annual Juneteenth First Responders Basketball Tournament is almost here, and you don’t want to miss it!

📅 June 20, 2026
⏰ 12 p.m.
📍 Wolverines Gym, 7150 Geiger St., Oxford, GA

🚓🚒 Law Enforcement vs. Fire Services... who will take the championship this year? Come out and cheer on your local first responders as they battle it out on the court!

Bring the whole family out for a day filled with food, games, fun and community connection!

📞 For more information:
Cpl. T. Smith: 770-883-0324
Cpl. K. Cox: 678-790-4456
Cpl. M. Gregg: 404-550-5015

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06/18/2026

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06/18/2026

06/18/2026

2-4, isolated 6 inch rainfall totals are expected by noon on Friday. The flooding risk begins Thursday afternoon, I'll be tracking the storms live on Channel 2.

06/18/2026

**OUTDATED - See latest post for updates**

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur will bring a risk for heavy rain to much of the area on Thursday. Several inches of rain are possible and could lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage urban areas.

06/13/2026

Please say a prayer tonight for the Rockdale Fire Department.

06/10/2026

Big thank you to Jake with Ga Power and Jonathon with Spectrum for their assistance in removing damaged poles on South Broad Street.

06/10/2026

Great news, big thank you to Jake with Ga Power and Jonathon with Spectrum!

More damaged poles removed making the Town look better, this location was in front of the old hotel on Main Street.

06/03/2026

Distracted driving endangers the lives of everyone on the road. Park your phone before beginning your trip. 🚦✨

05/25/2026