TONIGHT: Show up to support #Sapelo Island! Planning and Zoning meeting and Public Hearing • Thurs, Sept 7th • 5:30 pm at Main Courtroom, 310 Northway, Darien GA wtoc.com/2023/09/06/res…

One of the few remaining Gullah-Geechee communities in the U.S. is in another fight to hold onto land owned by residents' families since their ancestors were freed from slavery. gpb.org/news/2023/09/0…

“It’s a step back in time,” (Commissioner) Lotson said. “And the fear of many, including myself, is that by allowing any size house over there, soon the uniqueness of Sapelo will go away.” apnews.com/article/gullah…

“They’re spectacular,” he said. “They’re gracefulness on the wing is stunning. They’re one of the most graceful birds you will see flying.” thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_new…

The McIntosh County Sheriff's Office barred me from bringing my audio recorder to last night's public meeting about rezoning of ancestral Gullah Geechee land. I pulled up the Georgia Open Meetings Act on my laptop and showed it to the chief deputy. It made no difference to him:

“It’s not unusual for a body like the county commissioners to ignore people like us. What’s more frustrating is that they don’t even consider us.” thecurrentga.org/2023/09/10/com…

Save the date! On Saturday, September 23 -- in honor of National Public Lands Day -- entrance fees will be waived across the country. We encourage everyone to get outside and take advantage of the health benefits of spending time in these natural spaces that belong to all of us.

“The question is, who’s going to be protecting those marsh buffers?” she asked. thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_new…

Congratulations! Big and well-deserved success for the team at Coastal Community Health. thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_new…

TOMORROW: Join us for a lively discussion with activism coach Omkari L. Williams on her new book, “Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World without a Bullhorn,” moderated by our Editor in Chief Margaret Coker. ⬇️ eventbrite.com/e/732911005547…

Check out Right Whale Festival this weekend in Fernandina Beach for fun, educational events, activities, and more! #rightwhaletosave

We did a lot of research. There are a lot of warehouses. It's a problem. #StopTheWarehouseTakeover Savannah Now : savannahnow.com/story/news/env… Georgia Conservancy Savannah Riverkeeper Ogeechee Riverkeeper Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor

If the industries around us are 'meeting standards,' yet tragedies like THIS are happening, clearly the standards aren't doing their job. Atlanta Journal-Constitution : "'Stinkin' Rincon’? Neighbors push for answers on pungent chemical odor : ajc.com/politics/stink…