Thursday, April 30, 2026
Good morning!
The week is rich with things to do, so get your Maypole set up and get ready to dance after you’ve taken a history tour, shopped for native plants and get your recycling sorted. You deserve a break, and it’s a great time to learn more about Coastal Georgia. Go play!
Let us know how we’re doing or send a suggestion to staff@thecurrentga.org
CHATHAM COUNTY
Do your May dance: The 5th annual Beltane Spring Festival will feature local music, artists crafts for kids and a traditional dance around the Maypole. A fire ceremony will be followed by a drum circle. 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 305 East 38th St, Savannah at Cosmic Corner.
Preserving Sacred Spaces: A Tour of the Historical Nicholsonboro Baptist Church, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 2, Historical Nicholsonboro Baptist Church, 13319 Old Coffee Bluff Road. Secure your spot: email Archives@savannahga.gov
Deck the walls: The SLAM – Savannah Local Artist Market is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 3000 Bee Road on the Salvation Army Ball Field. More than 80 artists, 6 food trucks and more.
CAMDEN COUNTY
Looking for a slipper? Saltwater Performing Arts presents “Cinderella” at the Pigmental Studios auditorium, 124 Industrial Drive, in St. Marys May 1-3. Tickets and curtain times at saltwaterpac.org/tickets Call 912-510-9700 for info.
Creature of the Night: Family evening hike at Crooked River State Park, 6222 Charlie Smith, Sr., Highway, St. Marys, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 1. $5, and parking fee required. Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park.
BRYAN COUNTY
Cars & Coffee: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Richmond Hill History Museum, 11460 Ford Ave., Richmond Hill. Bring your favorite car and enjoy conversation and networking. Free.
See historic Richmond Hill: See the Ford Avenue Historic District on the Richmond Hill Historical Society annual Spring Trolley Tour. Tours leave at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3. Tickets are $45 for Historical Society members and $60 for non-members; admission includes admission to the Richmond Hill History Museum.
Beltane of the Lowcountry: Welcome summer the Gaelic way by celebrating Beltane, Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3 at Fort McAllister State Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd., Richmond Hill. Opening ritual 7 p.m. Friday, May 1. Camping, market, workshops, drum circles, childrens’ activities, and more. Sponsored by Lowcountry Pagan Pride. Free. Non-campers, bring a chair or blanket, water, writing materials, drums, and a reusable shopping bag for purchases. Primitive camping reservations $5 to $15.
GLYNN COUNTY
Spring plant sale: The Golden Isles UGA Extension Master Gardeners Annual Spring Plant Sale is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at the Madge Merritt Teaching Garden at the Glynn County Extension Office, 325 Old Jesup Road, Brunswick. More than 1,000 plants grown, selected specifically for Coastal Georgia gardens. Master Gardeners will be on site throughout the morning to answer questions. The Spring into Summer Makers Market will be taking place at the same time, with local vendors, cottage foods, and food trucks.
Learn how to save a life: Register today for QPR and Narcan training taking place from 11:30 to 1 p.m. May 5 at the Brunswick Marshes of Glynn Library. Spots are limited to 30. A free lunch will also be provided. The QPR training will focus on recognizing the signs of suicide, and the Narcan training will demonstrate how to assist someone suffering from an overdose. You can register here.
Heritage Trees Bike Tour: The City of Brunswick Tree Board will partner with Bike Walk Golden Isles for a Heritage Trees Bike Tour in celebration of National Bike Month. The tour will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 9, with the start and end at Hanover Square in Downtown Brunswick. Participants will be guided on a 3.5-mile community bike ride highlighting the city’s historic Heritage Trees and their significance to the community. The tour is open to ages 10 and up and will offer coupons for special discounts at participating local businesses.
LIBERTY COUNTY
Recycle It: Keep Liberty Beautiful holds recycling fairs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 2, in two locations: Liberty County Community Complex, 9397 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., Midway, and Walthourville City Hall, 222 Busbee Road. The Shred Truck will be in Midway only – cars must be in line by 12:45 p.m. Old prescriptions, clothes, shoes, books, crayons, electronics, batteries, flat screen TVs, hazardous household items. No tube TVs, fluorescent lamps/tubes, bulbs over 4 inches, or hypodermic needles.
Relay for Life: Fight cancer with Relay for Life Liberty County’s Survivor’s Dinner, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Stafford Pavilion, Liberty County Recreation Center, 6307 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., Hinesville, followed by the relay on the track from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Honor survivors, remember loved ones, and raise funds for cancer research, patient support, and education. Dinner RSVP welcome but not required. Call 912-492-6401.
Learn to Swim: In-person registration opens Friday, May 1, at the Liberty County Recreation Department for summer swim lessons starting June 1 at the Hinesville Pool. Beginner, intermediate, advanced sessions $30. All first-time participants must show birth certificate. Call (912) 876-5359 for full schedule.
MCINTOSH COUNTY
Academy music: The McIntosh County Academy Spring Concert starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in the academy auditorium. Performing groups include the MCA 10 O’Clock Jazz Band and the MCA Concert Band.
Sapelo history: Joining Sapelo Island native Eric Teal as he discusses the history and legacy of the barrier island. 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, Ida Hilton Public Library, 1105 North Way, Darien.
Footsteps of Bartram: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, Fort King George Historic Site, 302 McIntosh Road SE, Darien. Admission $4.75-$8.25. William Bartram is one of the best known American naturalists. Follow his footsteps along the Altamaha environs, make birding and other observations in a nature journal given to those who participate. No pre-registration required. Wear outdoor gear for a short walk.
Cast Net features nuggets from Coastal Georgia that we hope you’ll find interesting, fun or useful. All that said, we’ll need to hear from you to make sure we’re on the right track.
We’re always working to make sure our newsletters are as useful as they can be, and we’ll be experimenting over the next few months in this Thursday space.
We want to meet your friends! If you like this newsletter be sure to share it.
Warnock meets with fire fighters, residents in Brantley County
By Mary Landers
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) toured the fire-ravaged area of Brantley County and is focused on the federal response to the Highway 82 fire, which has destroyed 100 homes and 22,000 acres of forest land.
Trump is blocking solar for farmers. Can the Farm Bill fix that?
By Kari Lydersen/Canary Media
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) has been hindered by the Trump administration, but proponents are hopeful that the Farm Bill will provide a pathway to restore and protect the popular, bipartisan initiative.
Wildfire updates: Fire doesn’t spread, 32% contained
By The Current
Updates from fires, officials, road closures, and other pertinent info about South Georgia wildfires.
1st District Democrats spar over labels, outreach strategy
By Craig Nelson
Democratic candidates for Georgia’s 1st District Congressional seat debated on how to reverse the party’s election woes in the district, with one candidate suggesting that progressive labels and policies should be avoided in favor of a more conservative approach.
The Current GA is part of The Trust Project. Read our policies.
Support independent, solutions-based investigative journalism without bias, fear or favor on issues affecting Savannah and Coastal Georgia.
You must be logged in to post a comment.