Thursday, July 10, 2025
Good morning! This is probably the first you’re hearing from me, so hi! I’m Tyler Davis, one of The Current’s summer fellows, and I’m so excited to be taking over Cast Net this week. Today we’re letting you know about some chances to get down to some music this weekend, Bryan County’s integration of drones into their traffic stops and upcoming back-to-school events.
CHATHAM COUNTY
Line dancing at District Line: Join Step South for an evening of line dancing at District Live, 400 West River Street, on July 11. Beginners welcome, with lessons and dancing throughout the night. Tickets are $5, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and lessons starting at 8 p.m.
Library magic show: The Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull Street, will host comedy magician Ken Scott on July 14 from 1-2 p.m. Witness the four-time winner of the Atlanta Magician of the Year Award as he celebrates books and magic.
CAMDEN COUNTY
Board of Commissioners meeting: County commissioners will host its regular meeting at 6 p.m. July 15 at commissioner chambers, 200 East 4th Street, Woodbine. All meeting agendas are available here and will be livestreamed here.
No cost summer meals: County residents 18 and under can pick up meals at no cost throughout the summer from 10-11:30 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday starting July 14. Pick-ups take place at Camden Middle School, St. Mary’s Middle School, Camden County High School and Woodbine Elementary School. All locations are first-come, first-served. Visit foodfinder.us for more meal programs and locations.
BRYAN COUNTY
Drones for traffic stops: This spring, Bryan County’s sheriff’s office began using a fleet of drones in its traffic operations, The Current’s Tyler Davis reports. Operators use the devices to observe drivers from above to identify improper seatbelt use or the use of personal devices behind the wheel. According to State Court Solicitor General Don Montgomery, the move is completely legal.
“Big, beautiful” bill’s effect in Ellabell: Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America previously said it expects to produce 300,000 electric vehicles per year. However, thanks to the recent passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, federal tax credits of $7,500 for buyers of new electric vehicles will expire on Sept. 30. That termination could slow electric vehicle sales or cause vehicle prices to rise, CBS News reported last week.
GLYNN COUNTY
Trump administration cuts leads supporter to reflect: Glynn County resident Ryan Amick is one of thousands of federal employees who accepted an offer for deferred retirement in March in the name of government efficiency, The Current’s Jabari Gibbs reports. Amick said he felt “betrayed” by President Donald Trump after months of uncertainty regarding his career and future. Despite landing a new job, Amick worries for the thousands of veterans just like him whose lives have been upended through DOGE’s federal cuts.
Mayor selected: Brunswick Mayor Cosby Johnson will serve as Vice President of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) District 12, which includes all counties in the Southeastern region of Georgia. The new role will have Johnson serve as the point of contact between GMA and local municipal leaders.
LIBERTY COUNTY
Boat captains needed: Keep Liberty Beautiful is looking for boat captains to ferry volunteers to and from its Annual Beach Sweep at St. Catherines Island from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Aug. 16 out of Half Moon Marina in Midway or Sunbury Boat Ramp. KLB will pay all launch fees. Boats must be in the water by 7:15 a.m. for departure at 7:30 a.m. Let KLB know how many volunteers you can carry here and be prepared to provide each a life jacket. Call (912) 880-4888 for more details.
The back to school cycle begins again: The Liberty County School System welcomes Interim School Superintendent Debra B. Frazier, who started July 1, and has launched its redesigned website. The first day of school is August 6. Newcomers to Liberty County can learn how to register their students online here. You’ll need PDF copies of this list of required documents to complete registration. And for everyone, here’s a back to school guide.
MCINTOSH COUNTY
Cold storage in Darien: Two cold storage companies have broken ground on a $60 million cold storage facility being built in the Tidewaters Industrial Park in Darien, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday. The first phase of the project is expected to create 50 jobs upon completion, as Dave Williams of Capitol Beat reports.
Waterfront concert series continues: Bring the family to the next installment of the Darien Waterfront Concert Series. Enjoy a free performance by the country-rock band SaltWater Gypseas from 7-9 p.m. this Saturday, July 12 at 1 Screven Street, Darien.
EFFINGHAM COUNTY
Once Treasured auction: Looking for something new to spice up your living room? Make your way down to the Once Treasured Charity Art Auction at The Herald Center, 1204 North Columbia Avenue. From 6-9 p.m. July 10, bid on new-to-you home decor and artwork by local artists. Tickets are $20, which includes food, drinks and $10 off your winning bid. VIP tickets are $40 dollars and allow early entry to view the artwork and meet the artists. All proceeds benefit the Effingham Health System Foundation.
Watermelon Crawl: Two-step into summer fun at the Watermelon Crawl on Thursday, July 17. Held at the 13 Stars Event venue, 122 North Laurel Street, attendees can enjoy food trucks, drinks and watermelons from Wendy Gambino from 7-10 p.m. Tickets for the line dancing portion are $25, but the remainder of the event is free.
ALONG THE COAST
Early voting: Advance voting will continue statewide on July 10 and 11 ahead of the July 15 Democratic Special Primary runoff for the Democratic District 3 PSC nominee. Voters who cast a ballot in the Democratic primary in June or who did not vote in the primary are eligible to vote in the runoff. Sample ballots and registration status can be found on the Georgia My Voter Page or take a look at a sample ballot here.
Get vaxxed: Back-to-school vaccination clinics are available in all coastal counties. County-by-county information is available here: https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/back-to-school/
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