Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Scheduled for Friday, Sept.
11 at Forsyth Park, the Patriot Run 5K will honor 9/11 victims and first responders as service members and community members share their stories — part of Savannah’s 9-1-2 Days celebration.
More than 1,000 runners took part in the Patriot Day 5K at Forsyth Park on Thursday morning to honor Sept.
11 first responders and victims, marking 25 years since the attacks (with 1,300 participants) and featuring an aerial display that ended with a concert by the Third Infantry Division Band.
🏥 Health
Jenkins High School tests from Friday, Sept.
4 showed an elevated spore count in one classroom and visible mold in the locker rooms + First Onsite began cleaning after the district relocated students and staff on Wednesday, Sept. 2 and said it will continue monitoring air quality.
📰 Lifestyle
Pumpkin patch season has begun in Georgia, as some farms like Burt’s Farm in Dawsonville are open now while others, including Uncle Shuck’s and Washington Farms, will open Sept.
19 or later. Savannah locals can explore fall fun with hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin picking (check dates ahead).
📰 Real Estate
Developer Taylor Smith has submitted a rezoning request for 65 acres in Ellabell to build a 267-unit rental community with ranch-style homes and a small commercial district.
If approved, construction will begin in December 2027 to meet workforce housing needs for the region & support jobs.
🏈 Sports
Benedictine's Stanley Smart Jr. ran for 143 yards & scored a touchdown on 10 carries, helping the Cadets secure a win over Camden County on Sept.
4.
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