Patterson Georgia Police Department

04/22/2026

Patterson Georgia Police Department

08/19/2025

The Patterson Police Department would like to inform our residents that new speed bumps have been installed on Tyre Bridge Road, between Lucas Street and Smiley Street.

These improvements are intended to help reduce speeding and increase safety for everyone in the neighborhood. Please use caution when traveling through this area and remember to slow down for the new traffic controls.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping Patterson safe for all!

- Chief Nick Strickland

08/12/2025

HURRICANE SEASON PREPAREDNESS

The start of hurricane season is an important reminder to ensure your household is ready. We encourage all residents to review their emergency plans and stock up on essential supplies, including:
• A minimum three-day supply of non-perishable food and drinking water
• Flashlights with extra batteries
• First-aid kit and necessary medications
• Important documents stored in a waterproof container

Preparedness is key to safety. Taking steps now can make all the difference should severe weather impact our community.

Thank you for all that you do to help our community stay prepared and safe.

Chief Nick Strickland

08/02/2025

School Pickup Procedures at Patterson Elementary School

Beginning Monday, August 4th, 2025, Patterson Elementary School will continue with the improved afternoon traffic flow and pickup procedures that proved successful last school year. These steps help keep our students safe and traffic moving smoothly during pickup times.

Pickup Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Important Reminders:
1️⃣ All vehicles must enter from Highway 84 and turn right onto Drawdy Street.

2️⃣ Left turns from Highway 84 onto Drawdy Street are not permitted.

3️⃣ Vehicles exiting the pickup line and turning left onto Drawdy Street must turn right onto Highway 84 only.

4️⃣ Vehicles exiting the pickup line and turning right can return to Patterson via Walkerville Road.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support in making these procedures a success. Your help keeps our children safe and our community running smoothly.

We are praying for a safe, successful, and blessed school year for all our students, families, and staff.

Chief Nick Strickland

04/07/2025

701 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Pierce County in southeastern Georgia...
West central Brantley County in southeastern Georgia...
East central Ware County in southeastern Georgia...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 701 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Boggy Bay, or over Waycross, moving northeast at
55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Blackshear and Waycross around 705 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Needham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

03/07/2025

This week, Chief Strickland had the honor of reading to a class at Patterson Elementary School as part of Read Across America Week! Encouraging literacy and building connections with our community’s youth is something we take great pride in.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss

01/22/2025

01/22/2025

It’s a beautiful morning in Patterson, Georgia.
We appreciate everyone for staying off the roads and making memories with their family and friends.

We'd like to ask that you keep up the good work and help protect our community by staying off the roadways.

01/20/2025

01/20/2025