Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
Good morning!
It’s going to be a great weekend to teach the kids how to fend for themselves. Liberty County and Richmond Hill are hosting events that include fishing and family fun out in the sun. Bring friends and family out on the water for National Hunting and Fishing Day, when no Georgia resident needs a fishing or trout license to fish. If outdoor activity isn’t your thing, there is free yoga at the Brunswick Library and a BC Chamber Popcorn Pop In in Bryan County.
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CHATHAM COUNTY
“Gator” Court? Savannah City Council will consider a measure Thursday to name the basketball court in Crawford Square after Harlem Globetrotters star Larry “Gator” Rivers. The former alderman and basketball star from Savannah died in 2023. The nomination is here in the council agenda packet. Council meets at 2 p.m. at City Hall, 2 E. Bay St.
Peace in the Park: The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire – Savannah’s leading organization dedicated to helping citizens proactively manage conflict and creating a more conflict-resilient community – hosts the 2025 Peace in the Park celebration from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at Daffin Park, located at Victory Drive and Waters Avenue, in Savannah. The event is free and open to the public and includes Peace Walk, live music, youth artists corner.
CAMDEN COUNTY
Story time and crafts: Starts at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Woodbine Public Library
BRYAN COUNTY
BC Chamber Popcorn Pop In: From 1-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at the Development Authority of Bryan County. Pop in for popcorn and learn how to maximize your directory profile, ask questions about your benefits, connect with the Chamber Team.
The Georgia DNR hosts Outdoor Adventure Day: From 8 a.m. – noon at the Richmond Hill Hatchery, 130 Hatchery Drive. Activities will include fishing, archery and kayaking. This free event is open to ALL ages. For more information contact Frank Buchanan at (912) 346-9741.
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
Brunswick earns StormReady certification: The City of Brunswick Fire and Emergency Management Agency announced that the city has been designated as a Certified StormReady Community by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The certification helps the city improve its ranking within the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System—the city went from a Class 6 to a Class 5 community, which allows residents to save up to 25% on flood insurance.
Community yoga classes: The Marshes of Glynn libraries offer free yoga classes at the Brunswick library at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the St. Simons library. You are welcome whether you’re a beginner, yogi, or yogini. Call the Brunswick Library at (912) 279-3740 or the St. Simons Library at (912) 279-3750 if you have questions about the programs at each library.
LIBERTY COUNTY
Family fun in Hinesville: Voice4Vets’ 2nd Annual Coastal Georgia Family Resiliency Day. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Bryant Commons Park, 438 West Oglethorpe Hwy., Hinesville. Events include fishing tournament, car and bike show, giveaways and veterans information.
Find support for grief: Losing a loved one is never easy. Find a listening ear from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at First African Baptist Church’s weekly grief support group. Meet at First ABC’s Annex Building, 1709 Barrington Ferry Rd., Riceboro. Register and find more information at www.griefshare.org/groups/273382 .
Party in downtown Hinesville: It’s a rainy-day do-over for Second Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m, Saturday, Sept. 27,at Bradwell Park, 115 E. MLK Dr., Hinesville. Delta Circle plays while you enjoy food, games, and meeting your community.
MCINTOSH COUNTY
BBQ & Tunes Fundraiser: Benefits programs at historic print shop. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, at Ashantilly Center. $50 includes dinner and music. Tickets and info here.
Pop up plant sales at Florabundance Gardens: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27th, and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28th. Email florabundancegardens@gmail.com or call 912-217-4892 to schedule an appointment.
EFFINGHAM COUNTY
TSPLOST repave projects: Set to begin soon in Districts 3, 4 and 5. Keep track of the roads they will be working on at Effingham County’s facebook page.
Stay in-the-know: View Effingham County’s calendar at www.effinghamcounty.org. You can also stay informed by signing up for Notify Me (http://effinghamcounty.org/list.aspx), a tool that allows citizens to receive county-related information directly to their email.
ALONG THE COAST
National Hunting and Fishing Day: A free fishing day is offered to all Georgia residents on Saturday, Sept. 27. On this day, Georgia residents do NOT need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds and public fishing areas.
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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