Thursday, Sept. 16, 2025
Good morning!
Fall festivals are kicking off this weekend, so treat yourself to some good food and get a head start on Christmas shopping. C&H has big plans for their grand opening in Bryan County, and Glynn County is hoping to give a voice to the youth starting with their podcast interest meeting.
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CHATHAM COUNTY
Human trafficking investigative unit: Chatham County Sheriff Richard Coleman will announce a new Human Trafficking Investigation Unit on Sept. 25. The new unit is dedicated to identifying, investigating, and disrupting human trafficking operations throughout Chatham County and neighboring jurisdictions.
Voter questions and answers: A Savannah Voter Education Symposium is set for Sept. 19, 2025, happening this year at local area universities and Beach Institute. It will bring together various organizations, including the League of Women Legislative Committee, The Georgia Coalition of the People’s Agenda – Coastal Georgia, the Campus Vote Project, to educate local citizens on civic engagement. If you would like to attend or inquire more information, email at carry.j.smith@gmail.com.
CAMDEN COUNTY
Library party: The Woodbine Public Library celebrates its 5th anniversary from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at 103 E. Eighth St., Woodbine. Event includes games, face painting, snacks and train rides. The Camden County Sheriff’s Office will host a K9 demonstration. Storytellers and popcorn will be available. The event is free. For information, call 912-439-5490
BRYAN COUNTY
C&H Precision after-hours and ribbon cutting: Join the Bryan County Chamber members to celebrate the grand opening from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at 55 Mustang Ct. You’ll have a chance to participate in the 50/50 cash drawing which benefits annual Bryan County High School Scholarships.
The grand opening of C&H Precision and Grounds and Rounds Cafe & Range: Happening 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. Signer / Songwriters perform at the Ticketed After Party. All funds raised will be donated to Bryan County Schools STEM Programs!
Richmond Hill Fall Festival: 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at J.F. Gregory Park. Free Admission. There will be food trucks and a pie eating contest! Click here for more details.
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/.
GLYNN COUNTY
Public Transit now rolling: The Brunswick Breeze now is available to book a ride to areas within the city limits, including the airport. The low fare system is $3; $2 for seniors, students, low-income and military; and free for children under 12. Operating hours are from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Download the Brunswick Breeze app on your phone or call 912-574-2102 book a ride.
Podcast interest meeting: The Brunswick Housing Authority (BHA) is hosting a podcast interest meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at 1126 Albany Street. You must be in the 8th-12th grade and be a resident of BHA properties. The meeting will feature radio personality Yolanda Neely, who will provide pointers on how to start a podcast. If you are interested, reach out to Reggie Jackson at rjackson@brunswickpha.org.
Street fest: Catch The Current GA at the Inaugural Norwich Street Multicultural Festival this Saturday and get some swag! The event features live music, a kids’ zone and food trucks. The event starts at noon and will end at 5 p.m. We look forward to seeing you.
LIBERTY COUNTY
Skate Night on base: The public is invited to Fort Stewart’s Corkan Recreation Area Skate Night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. This all-ages event at 440 Lindquist Rd., Bldg 449 includes free bounce houses and face painting. Pizza and drinks will be sold on site. Admission is $5 for kids 5 and under, $7 for kids 6 and up. Call (571) 801-2169 for details.
Liberty County Food Truck Festival: See what’s on the menu at the Liberty County Food Truck Festival in downtown Hinesville, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Earnest “Moe” McDuffie 5K/10K Run/Walk: Help raise scholarship money by running or walking in the Hinesville Fire Department’s 3rd annual Earnest “Moe” McDuffie memorial run/walk this Saturday, Sept. 20 at James Brown Park, 800 Tupelo Trail. Come early. Race starts at 8 a.m. Registration is $30, payable by CashApp to $FIREHFD1163 $$$ . Free for kids under 12. Please note: the t-shirt deadline has passed, but your donation can still make a difference for a deserving student!
Sales Tax Vote Town Hall: Learn more about the floating and transportation proposed local option sales taxes on the November ballot at the Dorchester Village Civic Center, 1804 Islands Hwy., Midway, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23. Refreshments served. Sponsored by Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.
MCINTOSH COUNTY
Fall Native Plant Sale: Join Coastal Wildscapes from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Ashantilly Center, 15591 Highway 99, Darien. Four native plant vendors will be on site. Pre-orders are strongly encouraged. Check out vendor inventories here. The event features a bird walk at 10 a.m. and screening of the short film “Devouring Beauties: the Remarkable Pitcher Plants,” at 11 a.m.
Changes to red drum management: The public may provide input to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission about upcoming potential changes to red drum management in Georgia at a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at Sapelo Saltwater Fishing Club, 3576 Old Shellman Road, Townsend. Otherparticipation options: Attend any ASMFC virtual or hybrid hearings.For details see ASMFC press release. Written comments may be submitted here.
EFFINGHAM COUNTY
New Effingham community app: The Effingham County Board of Commissioners recently launched Engage Effingham, an app designed to help residents resolve a variety of issues in an expedited fashion. Citizens can report litter problems, potholes, acts of vandalism, code violations, skipped trash pickups and more. Download Engage Effingham at the Apple App Store or Google Play, or visit www.effinghamcounty.org.
ALONG THE COAST
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.
Grants for teachers: Georgia DNR is again offering a $1,000 grant to a kindergarten through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences. Teachers who apply must use Georgia’s native animals, plants and habitats as the context for covering Georgia Standards of Excellence. Although the grant emphasizes life science, cross-curricular teaching is highly encouraged. The deadline to apply is Nov. 3. For more, visit georgiawildlife.com/TeachingConservationGrant or contact DNR’s Linda May (email or 706-319-0211) or Anna Yellin (email or 678-459-8393).
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