Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
Good morning!
Giving season is circular: those in need can’t be provided for unless those with the means are willing to give. Thanks to our amazing coastal community, events in every county are providing spaces to keep giving season going. This weekend is full of feel-good activities and opportunities to provide relief to those who need it most.
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CHATHAM COUNTY
Blood drive: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at 1145 Eisenhower Drive. The Chatham County Tax Commissioners Office is partnering with The Blood Connection, a nonprofit community blood center. Donors must be 16+ and can preregister online using Sponsor Code 13243. Walk-ins will also be welcome if availability permits. Click here for more details.
Toys for Tots: Colorboxx Salon has set up a donation drop off for unwrapped new toys for kids in need. The drop off is available all day, every day through Dec. 7, located at 5515 Waters Ave. There will be a 15% discount on store items for those who donate.
Black History Tours: Join acclaimed author and historian Rita Fuller-Yates for an amazing Black History Tour of Savannah from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Savannah Visitors Center, 301 Martin Luther King Blvd. Tours feature 25 sites and stories accompanied by videos, photos, props, and great music to support your journey.
Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Lake Mayer Park, 1850 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Run, walk, or roll a 1-mile stretch around the lake to fundraise for the Home Medical Equipment Program. Registration is $25 per person, and children under 12 are free. Each registration includes a t-shirt and a celebratory cookout for lunch.
Open House and Fundraiser for Performance Initiatives: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2653 Causton Bluff Rd. Help support IP to expand their educational areas and resource spaces.
Free Market: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Daffin Park. Offering clothing, food, children’s toys, school supplies, and more. Buy nothing, sell nothing, everything is free! For more information, go to their Instagram: @freemarket.sav
Mercado Gratis: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 15 de Noviembre, en Daffin Park. Ofreciendo ropa, comida, juguetes para niños, útiles escolares, y más. Ni compro, ni venda, todo es gratis. Síguenos en Instagram: @freemarket.sav
Pickleball Beginner Open House: Try pickleball for a beginner open house from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Savannah Pickleball Academy, 4102 Meding St.
Beach Clean Up: Volunteer to clean a section of Tybee’s beach from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Tybee Island Pier, 1 Tybrisa St. All equipment will be provided and parking passes are available at check in on a first-come basis.
Pedal with Purpose: Starting at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Savannah on Wheels, 405 W. Hall St. Take a bicycle ride that will be 5 – 7 miles with a post-ride gathering at Kayak Kafe. A portion of food sales will benefit Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Relocation.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group: From 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, on the third floor of Cranmer Hall in the Reading Room, 27 W. Charlton St. A monthly support group for caregivers of loved ones living with dementia or other cognitive challenges. Facilitated by Jill Costello, M.A. who serves as the Program Coordinator for Hospice Savannah’s Edel Caregiver Institute. No need to register.
CAMDEN COUNTY
No Cost Adoption Event: Join Camden County Animal Control from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Pet Supplies Plus, 6500 GA Hwy 40, St. Marys. Don’t miss your chance to meet loving pets ready for their forever homes.
BRYAN COUNTY
Turkey Roll Skate Night: From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at 508 Timber Trail Road. Admittance is one non-perishable, non-expired food item per participant. All donations will be made to local food banks to help those in need this holiday season. A list of needed items can be found here.
GLYNN COUNTY
City night court sees success: The City of Brunswick launched a night court initiative in July, with hearings held on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. for municipal court. So far, the measure has proven successful, with improvements in court attendance and a decrease in no-shows. The past session held on Oct.29, 2025, had 53 total cases, of which 32 attended and 32 settled that evening. Some daytime court proceedings can involve over 60 cases, with anywhere from 15 to 20 no-shows. The November and December sessions will be held at 5:30 p.m on the last Tuesday of both months.
Golden Isles Coastal Resilience Network conference: The Golden Isles Coastal Resilience Network will hold its annual collaborative conference from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2025, at the A.W. Jones Heritage Center on St. Simons Island. The network includes A Better Glynn, Glynn Environmental Coalition, Georgia Interfaith and the Nature Conservancy. The conference aims to foster connections between locally impacted residents and practitioners, and to present resilience priorities as identified by the resident-led committee. If you have questions or inquiries, call 912-466-0934 or email climate@glynnenvironmental.org.
Justin’s Viewfinder
Some photos don’t always make it to the story. In this weekly newsletter, The Current GA will highlight photos from staff photojournalist Justin Taylor as a behind-the-lens look at the work put into visuals at our publication. Justin’s Viewfinder will also be featured on our Instagram alongside other news and notes from the coast.
LIBERTY COUNTY
Get the message across like a boss: The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce is holding a workshop on professional communication for business and workplace at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov 13 at Ameris Bank, 101 W. Hendry St., Hinesville. Learn about using formal tone and clarity in meetings, presentations, emails, and reports. Admission $10 for Chamber members, $30 for non-members. RSVP required: operations@libertycounty.org or 912-368-4445.
Documentary Series Early Preview: Live Oak Public Libraries is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence early with a preview of excerpts from The American Revolution, a six-part documentary series by acclaimed filmmaker, Ken Burns. K.P. Odom, a local historian and author will provide commentary and context about how Liberty County fits into the history of American Independence. The community is invited to attend for free. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Hinesville Library, 236 W. Memorial Drive.
Shutterbugs unite: Photos in the Park is a monthly gathering open to photographers of all levels. Meet at 2 p.m. Sunday Nov. 16, at Bo’maz Events Center, 4768 W. Oglethorpe Hwy., Walthourville. This is a fun, supportive space where new photographers can get pointers from more experienced photographers. Models will also be there to help you practice posing and composition. Sponsored by Southern Story Company.
It’s your world: If you’re interested in geography, computers, satellites, or government, set your coordinates to lat 31.847728, long -81.595832. Learn about the power of digital mapping on GIS Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 19, at the Liberty County Commissioners’ Boardroom, 112 N. Main St. This free event features GIS experts from Liberty County and the City of Hinesville, who will show off their digital wizardry and answer your questions.
MCINTOSH COUNTY
Keep McIntosh Beautiful’s Annual Community Fall Recycling Event: Want to give back and help keep McIntosh clean, green, and beautiful? Volunteer from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Eulonia Park. Recycle TVs to tires, and help unload recyclables, direct traffic, and greet participants. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt and pizza. Snacks, water, vests and gloves will be provided. To sign up, call KMB at 912-289-1083 or Tracy Sanford at 912-223-4589.
Boaz Project Food Distribution: Registered recipients must pick up their package at 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at 14213 GA Highway 251. To apply for assistance, applicants must come into the building on distribution day and fill out an application for monthly packages. Applying on the same day does not guarantee a food package.
ALONG THE COAST
New Disabled South food assistance: New Disabled South is a disability rights and justice organization operating in 14 Southern states, including Georgia. Due to the government shutdown, SNAP benefits will run out for November. New Disabled South will help fill that gap by providing one-time payments to those affected by the loss of SNAP. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The organization will distribute $100 to eligible individuals and $250 to households with two or more people at the same address. The application link is provided here. The donation link is also available here.
Flu shots available: Health departments in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties now offer updated 2025-2026 flu vaccine. Supplies are limited in some locations as vaccine shipments continue to arrive. Call your local health department to confirm availability and schedule an appointment. A yearly flu vaccine is the best way to prevent serious flu-related illness for everyone age 6 months and older. Costs are typically covered by insurance, and health departments accept many health insurance plans, and low-cost options for those without health insurance coverage. Information at coastalhealthdistrict.org/flu.
COVID shots available:The health departments in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh Counties are now offering the Pfizer brand of COVID vaccine without a prescription, the Coastal Health District announced Tuesday. COVD vaccines are also available without a prescription at pharmacies, Healthbeat Atlanta reports.
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