Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025
Good morning!
If you look into that magic crystal ball you bought from T.J.Maxx for Halloween, you’ll see future: You, enjoying events later in the month because present-you bought tickets and planned the trip to go. If you want to see some professional wrestling or research and write out questions for a trip to the proposed Sheffield Island community meeting, this is the time. It’s also time to celebrate and highlight our community’s cancer survivors and their families all across coastal Georgia. Use this weekend to do something good for others at Habitat for Humanity or donate a book to the Book Nation of Dreamers.
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CHATHAM COUNTY
Chamber Volunteer Day at Habitat for Humanity: From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Habitat for Humanity, 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Join fellow chamber members and help build a home for a local family in need. Two shifts are available with a maximum of 15 volunteers per shift. Click here for more information on how to sign up.
Book Drive and Local Author Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Johnson Square, 2 E. Bryan St. Donate new or gently used books to Book Nation of Dreamers for community literacy activities in Savannah. There will also be local authors doing book signings and sales.
Icing Out Cancer: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at District Live, 400 W. River St. Decorate cakes for a cause in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guests will receive a 6-inch cake, decorating supplies, and expert guidance from a pastry team. Each ticket includes a welcome glass of wine and a potential prize for best cake design! Proceeds will benefit the Telfair Mammography Fund, supporting breast health services. Click here to purchase your ticket.
CAMDEN COUNTY
Proposed Sheffield Island Community Meeting: A public meeting will be held between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Camden Community Recreation Center, 1050 Wildcat Dr. Project representatives will provide an update on the project. They will also give the community a chance to speak on their concerns and answer project-related questions. Contact Richard at 770-852-0921 or email him at richard@stbourke.com for any questions.
BRYAN COUNTY
Wrestle Scream is Coming to Richmond Hill: Starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Richmond Hill City Center, 520 Cedar St. American Premier Wrestling with special guest referee, and emcee and host Kyle Jordan, WTOC’s Emmy-winning anchor. Tickets are on sale now. All proceeds go to Operation Presents Under the Tree.
Boys and Girls Club Humanitarian of the Year Gala: Starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Richmond Hill City Center, 520 Cedar St. The 12th Annual Award Gala honoring Bill N. Jones, a trial lawyer for justice. Contact Dr. Moore at 561-667-7962, and Rosby Fraiser at 912-977-8559 for more information.
GLYNN COUNTY
Brunswick in Bloom event: Oxfam America will be hosting Brunswick in Bloom from from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct 11, at Opulence Studio, 1426 Newcastle St, #101. The event aims to uplift the voices of Black women in Brunswick, highlight the issues they face, and feature a panel of some of the most influential Black women in the community. Participants will include Chief Smith of the City of Brunswick Police, newly promoted Chief of Staff of Glynn County Schools Michele Seals and local mental health therapist Theresa McKennie, who specializes in Black women.
Brunswick Breeze update: The City of Brunswick announced that the city’s new microtransit system, The Brunswick Breeze, has completed 3,697 rides since its launch on Sept. 16. All rides are free through Nov. 16, and after that, rides will cost $3, but discounts are available for seniors, students, low-income, military and children under 12.
LIBERTY COUNTY
Proud and Healthy 5K: Starts 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at James Brown Park, 800 Tupelo Trail. A family 5K fun run/walk that starts and ends at the pavilion. It’s free to register and if you have any questions, contact Donald Lovette at 912-312-0669, or Karen Bell at 912-492-6401.
Hispanic Heritage Festival: From 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in downtown Hinesville, 125 S. Main St. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in downtown Hinesville. Free and open to the community with live entertainment and family events. For more information, email hhchinesville@gmail.com or call 912-320-7192.
MCINTOSH COUNTY
Drive-through flu shots: Drive up, roll down your car window and get protected from the coming flu season from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the McIntosh County Health Department parking lot, 1335 Ga 57, in Townsend. No appointment is necessary. For info on other vaccine events, go to coastalhealthdistrict.org.
EFFINGHAM COUNTY
Early in-person balloting for the Nov. 4 election: Each weekday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Oct. 14, at the Effingham County Board of Elections & Registration Office, 284 Ga. Hwy 119 South in Springfield.
Soul to Sole Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & 5K: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, located at C.D. Dean, Jr. Public Safety Complex, 505 Magnolia St. Come to Guyton to help benefit the Effingham Health System Foundation. Survivors and supporters are expected to walk/run the course in support of breast cancer awareness. Paddles Coffee and Southern Cafe will be onsite. Visit the website for more information.
ALONG THE COAST
Free breast cancer screenings: Several health departments in the Coastal Health District are hosting free breast cancer screening events in October. Breast cancer screenings are provided year-round through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program at no cost to women aged 40 and older without health insurance. For more information, click here.
Flu and Covid shots available: Health departments in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties now offer updated 2025-2026 vaccines. 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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