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5 days ago | savannahnow.com | Destini Ambus

Always have a float plan that includes destination, needed items, weather, and tides. Essential items include life jackets, first aid kits, navigation tools, and a VHF radio. Be aware of tides and potential corrosion issues with electronics. As the temperature warms and the first days of summer approach, more and more people will hit the water.

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Destini Ambus

Coastal Georgia expects an above-average hurricane season, continuing a trend of increased hurricane activity. The City of Pooler held a hurricane preparedness workshop to provide residents with resources and information ahead of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season. Pooler officials are working on drainage improvement projects to address flooding issues experienced in previous storms. The city is also taking steps to improve debris management and emergency response after storms.

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Destini Ambus

Tybee Island is seeking $4 million in federal funding to help build a new fire station. The city also plans to use a new public facilities authority, allowed by Senate Bill 78, to issue bonds for the project. The current fire station is inadequate and needs replacement. The public facilities authority could also fund improvements to Memorial Park, which may include a new community center.

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Joseph Schwartzburt |Destini Ambus

Tybee Island Maritime Academy (TIMA), a popular STEAM-certified K-8 charter school, faces an uncertain future as its lease ends in 2028. The school has significantly contributed to Tybee Island's community growth, attracting families and businesses, and boosting youth programs. Memorial Park has emerged as a potential location for a new TIMA facility, possibly integrated into a community hub.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Destini Ambus

Three men have been indicted in connection with a January shooting at a Pooler Amazon Fulfillment Center that left one dead, according to Superior Court of Chatham County documents. Logan Blair, 21, Matthew Allen, 22, and Dekerius Thompson, 23, all were charged with the cause of death of Keontae Grider. Grider, 21, of Liberty County, was shot at least once and transported to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead.