Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
Good morning! The long holiday weekend is almost here! Check out our calendar to find some fun for the family or an adventure for friends.
NOTE: We’ll take a few days, too, and we’ll see you next week after the holiday.
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CHATHAM COUNTY
Porch party: Bring your lawn chairs and hear The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Bull Street Library steps, 2002 Bull St., Savannah. Free.
912 Celebration: The City of Savannah opens its 9 days of events with a citywide scavenger hunt, bingo, the HAAF Patriot Run and porch parties and ends with a tailgate. For information and to get times, dates and places, go to https://savannahga.gov/3995/912-Day
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CAMDEN COUNTY
Community Wellness Fair: Plan ahead now for free health screenings, medication reviews and more 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Camden County Recreation Center, 1050 Wildcat Drive, Kingsland, sponsored by Southeast Georgia Health System. Set up an appointment at sghs.org/healthfair
Register or check your vote: The Woodbine Public Library, 103 E. 8th St. in Woodbine will offer a voter registration training session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, guided by the interim director of the Camden Elections Board Rockney Carter for those wanting to help voters register. Any Camden County library can help citizens wanting to register electronically by going to My Voter Page. Paper registration forms must be done accurately and delivered to the local Camden Election Board (rather than mailing to the state as addressed, as time is short) to be sure the voter is listed electronically on the Camden voter roll by the Nov. 7 election day.
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BRYAN COUNTY
Labor Day at Fort McAllister: A special day of living history from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Historians bring the Civil War-era fort to life with musket demonstrations, period games, medical displays, and other hands-on activities. Watermelon will also be served as families enjoy a relaxed day exploring one of Georgia’s best-preserved Civil War earthwork fortifications. Regular admission prices range from $5.50 to $9.75. Children younger than 5 are free. Visit www.GaStateParks.org/FortMcAllister
Cars & Coffee: Check out the rides of today and yesterday at the monthly gathering at the Richmond Hill History Museum, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 at the museum, 11460 Ford Ave., Richmond Hill.
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GLYNN COUNTY
Brunswick Police Citizens Academy: The Brunswick Police Department invites community members to participate in its 2026 Citizens Academy, an opportunity to learn more about the department, its operations, and the work officers do to serve and protect the City of Brunswick. The Citizens Academy will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday, Sept. 10 through Oct.15, at the Marshes of Glynn Libraries, 208 Gloucester Street, in Conference Room B. The registration deadline is Sept. 7.. Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/72k9bWtYdL?origin=lprLink Questions? Capt. Lauren Rhea at lrhea@brunswickpolice.org or 912-269-8344.
Glynn Visual Arts multisensory exhibition: Glynn Visual Arts (GVA) is presenting a multisensory exhibition blending paintings and sculptural works with conceptual and performance art by local artist and author Randy Siegel. Siegel’s art focuses on personal and spiritual growth and has been described as “postcards from the psyche.” The exhibit is at Portman Gallery at GVA, 106 Island Dr., St. Simons Island, and will remain on view through Sept. 4.
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LIBERTY COUNTY
Native plant giveaway: Today is National Planting Day. Take home a free native plant while supplies last and learn how you can help the bees that feed us from 3-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Hinesville Farmers and Makers Market, 107 S. Commerce St. in Bradwell Park. Plants that grow naturally in our region save water, don’t need dangerous pesticides or fussy care, and give our local creatures food and shelter. Look for the blue Keep Liberty Beautiful tent. Free parking across street.
LCHS art opening: Students and teachers from Liberty County High School show off their artworks from 5:30-7 p.m. this evening, Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Hinesville Area Arts Council Gallery, 102 Commerce, Hinesville. Opening reception is free. Show continues through Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. Sponsored by Hinesville Area Arts Council, LCHS, and Hinesville Area Board of Realtors.
American Legion fundraiser: Support local veterans Saturday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Tractor Supply Company, 766 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Hinesville. Budget-friendly $4 burgers, $3 hot dogs, 75-cent chips, and $1 drinks, with all proceeds to American Legion Post 168 for veterans in the community. Call (912) 876-0168 for details.
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MCINTOSH COUNTY
Homemade ice cream: Ashantilly Center will sponsor an Ice Cream Churn-Off from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Enjoy ice cream, lemonade, music and popcorn. Bring lawn chairs, cash and be ready to sample ice cream. Admission: $5, includes two tasting tickets from competitors. Buy 3 more tastes for $5. Tasters can vote for their favorites. Makers should register by calling 912-437-4473 or email ashantillycenter@gmail.com. Benefits Ashantilly Center.
Cooking for Cancer Prevention: Learn about healthy cooking to reduce your risk of cancer with the McIntosh UGA Extension office. Class 2-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Ida Hilton Library, 1105 North Way, Darien.
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