Thursday, June 26, 2025
Good morning!
This week, we give you the advance notice on the celebrations along the coast, some good news about Hand in Hand of Glynn and how you can get some free groceries in Darien. -Jabari Gibbs
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CHATHAM COUNTY
Fourth Friday Fun: Head down to the Riverwalk at Plant Riverside District at 400 West River Street for its monthly Fourth Friday celebration. The event takes place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and offers food and drink specials from local businesses as well as live entertainment.
Stars and Stripes Celebration: Enjoy a full weekend of Fourth of July celebrations at the Plant Riverside District on 400 West River Street. Starting at 3 p.m. on July 4 and going through 7 p.m. on July 7, attendees can enjoy arts and crafts sessions, live music, specially hosted brunches and a movie night. There will also be a fireworks show on July 4 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
CAMDEN COUNTY
Camden summer meal program pauses for holiday: The last day for free summer meals was June 25, before the program closes for the week of the Fourth of July. The program will be closed from June 30 to July 7 and will resume on July 9. Find bus routes, pickups near you, as well as dates, using this link.
BRYAN COUNTY
Independence Day celebration: On Saturday, starting at 4 p.m. at J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill is hosting an early Independence Day celebration. The free event will feature live entertainment, inflatables, craft vendors, classic cars, food trucks and fireworks at sundown. Learn more here.
GLYNN COUNTY
Hotel tax increase: On July 1, the Glynn County Accommodation Excise Tax will take effect, increasing the taxes at hotels and motels from 5% to 7%. The rise was formalized in May after Gov. Kemp signed House Bill 732, which authorized the county to levy a tax increase. The county says that the increase will spur tourism infrastructure investment, while preventing a rise in the mileage rate. The tax change does not apply to the city of Brunswick or Jekyll Island.
Hand in Hand gets medical services on-site: The Current has reported on the many setbacks of the tiny home development off Altama Ave, which was designed to support the chronically homeless for over a year. However, this week we have some positive news to share about the nonprofit seeking to house those who have nowhere else to go. Last week, Hand in Hand announced that Southeast Georgia Health System will provide urgent and preventive health services, including physicals, chronic care and mental health, to all residents free of charge.
LIBERTY COUNTY
Hurricane Prep: Join Liberty County Emergency Management and District 1 Commissioner Marion Stevens for this season’s hurricane outlook, June 30, 6 p.m. at Dorchester Village Civic Center, 1804 Islands Hwy., Midway. Learn the county’s evacuation zones and the basics of hurricanes. For details, call Commissioner Marion Stevens at (912) 977-0729 or LCEMA at (912) 368-2201.
Blood Drive: The American Red Cross and Liberty County Sheriff’s Office host a blood drive, Monday, June 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Liberty County Justice Center Jury Assembly Room, 201 Main St., Hinesville. To register and save a life, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Sheriff”.
Fort Morris Celebration: Fort Morris State Historic Site, 2559 Fort Morris Rd., Midway, celebrates Independence Day at Colonial Sunbury, Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with historical blackpowder weapons demonstrations on the hour, old-fashioned toys and games, sack races, Jump rope, and bean bags! Admission $3.50-$5.00. Call (912) 884-5999 for more details.
MCINTOSH COUNTY
4th of July Celebration: This Saturday at the Darien Waterfront, a Fourth of July celebration will take place. The family-friendly event will start at 6 p.m. and fireworks will take place at 9:30 p.m. There will be food and drinks along with a live performance by Mainstream Band. There is a standard $10 cooler fee and $20 for a large cooler.
Food giveaway: The Darien Church of Christ will hold food giveaways every 4th Wednesday of the month, from June to Nov, or until the food supply is depleted. The church is located at 537 McIntosh Road, Darien, GA, and will hold the giveaways from 5 to 7 p.m. There are income limits to be eligible; for instance, if you have three members in your household, you cannot make more than $4,304. You can call the church at (912) 437-1206 to check your eligibility status.
EFFINGHAM COUNTY
New playground grand opening: The new Meldrim Playground will hold its grand opening on July 2 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 115 Ogeechee Avenue. Free ice cream, snacks, cold drinks, and — most importantly — bubbles makes this the perfect activity for the whole family.
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