Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
Good morning!
This week coastal Georgia is set to celebrate local wins and making history. If you’re feeling in the giving mood, there are plenty of fundraising events to attend, as well. Be sure to double check your calendars and book an appointment for your updated flu shot vaccine.
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CHATHAM COUNTY
Chief deputy makes history: Chatham County Sheriff Richard Coleman announced this week the promotion of Chief Deputy McArthur Holmes, making him the first Black chief deputy in the 293 years that the sheriff’s office has operated, according to the department. Holmes, a Savannah State grad, has held various posts in law enforcement since 1978. Coleman, who was elected last year, is the first Black sheriff in Chatham. Coleman wrote on Facebook: “Congratulations Chief Holmes, we are proud of you. We look forward to your leadership and continued dedication to Chatham County.” https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17DTCp8BNn/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Jobpalooza Job Fair: International Paper/DS Smith employees and the public are invited to an 8-county job fair on 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 at Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave. Sponsored by the Regional Industry Support Enterprise, International Paper, City of Savannah, Chatham County, WorkSource Coastal, and Savannah Tech. Free parking. Dress for success and bring multiple resume copies, and be ready for on-site job interviews.
Remembering fallen of 9/11: Savannah Fire Department invites members of the media and the community to attend a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives lost and the heroic sacrifices made on September 11, 2001. This annual ceremony will include the ringing of the Big Duke bell and the laying of a wreath that honors the 343 firefighters at the base of our memorial. Savannah Fire Department, 10:25 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, 121 E. Oglethorpe Ave.
CAMDEN COUNTY
Fashion for a cause: The Vintage to Vogue Fashion Show and Gala Fundraiser will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Southeast Community Church, 790 May Creek St. The annual event benefits The Salvation Army and includes a silent auction.Volunteers are still needed. Email leah.rose@uss.salvationarmy.org
BRYAN COUNTY
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, so call your local health department to confirm availability and schedule an appointment. Many health departments will offer special flu vaccination events later in the fall. Information at coastalhealthdistrict.org/flu.
GLYNN COUNTY
The county updates e-bike ordinance: At its Sept 4th meeting, Glynn County approved an ordinance to regulate e-bike usage on county maintained pathways. The amended ordinance only applies to multiuse bike pathways in unincorporated Glynn County, not public roads or highways like U.S. 17. Some updates: a speed limit of 15 mph for bicycles and e-bikes, helmets are required for riders under 16, and no wheeled conveyances allowed on Mallory Street sidewalks in Pier Village.
Andrea Young, Executive Director of the ACLU of Georgia: New location for speaking event at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 20. It will now be at St. Andrews Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 2101 Albany Street Brunswick. Attendance is free. Young will speak about the work the ACLU does to defend the rights of all Georgians.
Canal Road roundabout expected to be done by the end of the month: If you have driven on Canal Road this summer, then you’ve probably been taken for a loop both figuratively and literally. The county has announced that it plans to finish that loop before the end of the month. Heavy rain caused construction delays and crews will complete the asphalt binder layer and then install the last concrete islands. The project is funded by the 2022 SPLOST, supplemented by grants from the Georgia Department of Transportation.
LIBERTY COUNTY
Second Saturday Hinesville: Join the monthly block party get-together Saturday, Sept. 13 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Bradwell Park, 115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in the heart of downtown Hinesville. Mason Jarr will play Southern rock “with a twist” and you can buy food onsite. Sponsored by the Hinesville Downtown Development District.
Suicide prevention walk: Join the Khyla N. Dennis Memorial Foundation, Inc. for its Community Suicide Prevention Memorial Walk, Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Liberty County Recreation Department Track Field, 607 W. Oglethorpe Hwy., Hinesville. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call 988.
What are FLOST and TSPLOST? Learn more about two proposed sales taxes that will be on this November’s ballot. This information session takes place Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hinesville City Hall, 115 E. Martin Luther King Dr. Refreshments provided.
MCINTOSH COUNTY
Saving the house: Hudson Home Society Inc., is raising funds to preserve the 1887 community building in Meridian. The gala fundraiser will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 18 at Hilton Garden Inn & Suites in Brunswick. Sponsorships are available. For details and tickets contact Jerome W. Hutcherson, at 912-230-9847 or Michael Ransom at 912-222-9967.
McIntosh County Academy Homecoming: The annual homecoming parade is set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 before the night’s football game. Float lineup will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Bluestein Shopping Complex and the procession will head south on U.S. 17, turn on Ga 99 and end at McIntosh County Middle School.
ALONG THE COAST
CHECK YOUR VOTE: As the Georgia Secretary of State’s office starts its scheduled purge of registered voters, take a moment to check your voter status. If you’ve skipped voting in two federal elections, you could be disenfranchised. You can verify your status now at mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.
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