Thursday, May 28, 2026
Good morning! School’s out and libraries throughout Coastal Georgia are open! Start your summer reading goals or just join the fun. There’s news on Chatham’s mobile tax office, a tall ship, and fireworks to get you started.
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CHATHAM COUNTY
How do you travel? Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CORE MPO) wants you to participate in a regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Survey to better understand where people feel safe, where improvements are needed, and which bicycle or pedestrian projects should be prioritized in the region. Surveys are open through May 31, and can be completed in English or Spanish. You also can map your experiences.
Help seniors keep cool: Donate a fan to help keep homebound older adults stay safe and comfortable through the hot summer. You can donate new 20-inch box fans (still in the box) or contribute funds to purchase them on your behalf. Donate online at this link or 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays at Senior Citizens, Inc., 3026 Bull St., in Savannah.
Tax office on wheels: The Chatham County Tax Commissioner’s Office has launched a new Mobile Tax Office to bring tax services to the neighborhood by appointment Monday through Friday, at community events on Saturdays, and following church services on Sundays. Basic schedule: Skidaway Island on Tuesdays, Pooler on Wednesdays, and Tybee on Thursdays. Schedule additional locations, including neighborhood associations, community organizations, churches, and local businesses – at 912-652-7118. Services include tag and titles, and general assistance. See weekly schedule of stops at tax.chathamcountyga.gov.
Block parties: Live Oak Public Library locations will host block parties 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, with games, entertainment and signups for the summer reading program. Libraries include Bull Street, Forest City, Garden City, Hinesville, Islands and Southwest Chatham.
Summer lunch programs: Live Oak Public libraries in Chatham and Liberty counties will sponsor free lunches starting June 1 through July 31. Free meal programs will be available from noon to 1 p.m. weekdays at Bull Street, Forest City, Garden City, Hinesville Midway-Riceboro, Port City and Southwest Chatham locations.
CAMDEN COUNTY
Bring your flag: The Woodbine Public Library plans to display 250 flags for July 4. Visit the library and pick up a kit at 103 E. Eighth St., Woodbine. Call 912-489-5490.
Walk with the dinosaurs: Camden County Public Library, 1410 GA 40 East in Kingsland, hosts an interactive dinosaur experience inside the Three Rivers Regional Library System Mobile Dome at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. Register at trrt.org/calendar. Spots are limited.
Summer Art Camp: Sign up now for Coastal Camden Art League’s Summer Art Camp. Session 2 runs 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 19, at 2006 Osborne Road, St. Marys. Artists will help develop your child’s imagination with fun projects. Snacks provided. Ages 6 and up. Cost $195. Call or text Terry Muse, 912-464-4146 with questions or to register.
BRYAN COUNTY
Nickel refinery hearing: This hearing is related to the proposed Westwin nickel refinery will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, at City Hall Council Chambers, 40 Richard R. Davis Dr., Richmond Hill. This is a zoning appeal hearing, not a request to rezone or grant a variance to the property. Caesarstone Technologies USA, Inc., the property owner, is asking the Board of Zoning Appeals to review the Planning Director’s interpretation that a proposed nickel refinery does not count as “manufacturing” under the PUD.
Ogeechee Riverkeeper Annual Membership Meeting: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Glen Echo Farm, Ellabell. At this state-of-the-basin meeting, learn about emerging environmental issues, new programs, and priorities. ORK will also be presenting awards for volunteers, businesses, scientific breakthroughs, and rising stars. Event is free to members, but registration is required. Get membership info at https://www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/events/annual-member-meeting/
GLYNN COUNTY
Get help writing your will: The City of Brunswick, Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), and Commissioner Gwen Atkinson-Williams will host a free Wills Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, June 5, at Old City Hall, 1229 Newcastle St. Simple wills, financial powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives by a GLSP staff attorney. Space limited; advance registration is required. Call 912-963-1793 or 912-400-2004 no later than 3 p.m. Friday, May 29, for intake and scheduling.
Reynolds Cottages launches new campaign: Forward Brunswick is launching Phase 2 of its Reynolds Cottages development, along with its $3 million capital campaign. The campaign is being launched with a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor. Reynolds Cottages is a 46-unit workforce housing community designed to expand attainable housing opportunities in Brunswick. Phase 1 includes 21 for-sale homes for first-time homebuyers, while Phase 2 will deliver 25 high-quality affordable rental units for households earning between 80% and 120% of the area median income (AMI).
LIBERTY COUNTY
Greatest American Cleanup: Join your friends from Keep Liberty Beautiful and your neighbors in Lake George, Limerick, and Fleming for the Greatest American Cleanup 2026, 8 a.m., Saturday, May 30, at Gill Park, 702 Freedman Grove Road, Fleming. Cookout at noon, followed by door prizes. All cleanup supplies provided – just show up and help meet the goal of picking up 2 billion pieces of litter by July 4. Sign up online. Call 922-880-4888 or email klb@keeplibertybeautiful.org for more information.
Every story matters: The Kiwanis Club of Liberty County invites you to the ribbon-cutting for its free lending library, 10 a.m., Saturday, May 30, at Bradwell Park, 107 S. Commerce St., Hinesville. This library contains books that promote empathy, inclusion, kindness, and understanding because every child deserves to see themselves reflected in a book. Donate a book from Kiwanis’ wish list here.
MCINTOSH COUNTY
Meet the new resident artist: Woodcut and letterpress artist Martin Mazzora starts a 3-week residency at Ashantilly Press, and you can meet him from 4 to 6 p.m. June 4, at Ashantilly Center, in Darien. He prints in a range of scales from small books and prints on paper to prints on canvas and site-based installations. ashantillycenter.org
Walking On William Bartram’s Trail: 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 30, at Fort King George Historic Site in Darien. Bartram is one of the best known American naturalists of the 18th century. Join a ranger as we follow his footsteps along the Altamaha environs. Make birding and other observations in a nature journal given to those who participate! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
EFFINGHAM COUNTY
Freedom Rings 26: Celebrate America’s 250th birthday starting 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Freedom Park, 6755 Prosperity Dr., Rincon. Live music, family fun, fireworks, food trucks, local vendors, and inflatables. At 6:30 p.m., Rincon’s own singer-songwriter Brian Fuller opens, followed at 8 p.m. by alt-country headliners Fox N’ Vead. Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and plenty of patriotic pride for this all-American festival. Free admission.
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