🌱 How will a 900-acre project change Darien’s future?

Hello Darien! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will a 900-acre project change Darien’s future?

Also on today's calendar: Make a Cyanotype! and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: How do birds learn how to fly ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Clearing, a thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
• Thursday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 900 Acre Mixed Use Development Planned for City of Darien (savannahceo.com) — Darien officials have approved Jamestown at Darien, a 900‑acre mixed‑use development between U.S. 17 and I‑95 that’s expected to reshape local housing, business, and infrastructure. City and county leaders say the project aligns with long‑term plans for responsible growth, promising new jobs, homes, and investment while aiming to preserve Darien’s small‑town character.
   

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📸 Around Darien

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darien

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 13

• Meet Our Favorite Pup! →
  Ida Hilton Public Library, 1105 North Way, Darien
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday June 14

• Make a Cyanotype! →
  Fort King George State Historic Site, 302 McIntosh Rd, Darien
  2:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Artist in Residence Closing Reception →
  Ashantilly Center, 15591 GA-99, Darien
  4:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• Father's Day Nine Pins Tournament →
  Fort King George State Historic Site, 302 McIntosh Rd, Darien
  10:00 am

Wednesday June 24

• Member Meet-up: Darien Owl Trail Walk →
  Darien River WaterFront Park & Docks, 1 Screven St, Darien
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 27

• Nature in Your Pocket: Build a Terrarium →
  Fort King George State Historic Site, 302 McIntosh Rd, Darien
  2:00 pm

Tuesday June 30

• The Story of History →
  Ida Hilton Public Library, 1105 North Way, Darien
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 9

• Colquitt Graduation
  CCSS Board Room, 1800 Park Ave SE, Moultrie
  6:00 pm
• Tattnall Graduation
  TCHS Cafetorium, #1 Battle Creek Warrior Blvd., Reidsville
  6:00 pm
• Lowndes Graduation
  Lowndes High Auditorium, 1606 Norman Drive, Valdosta
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• Work Session
  Brunswick , GA 31520
  5:00 pm
• Ware Graduation
  Coastal Plains Charter High School Ware Middle Auditorium 2301 Cherokee St Waycross, GA 31503
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• American Cruise Lines, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Brunswick. Apply here.
• Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Floor Technician - SGHS Brunswick - EVS in Brunswick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Brunswick

• Darius Slay hosts day of thanks for the Brunswick community (wtoc.com)
• 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 Hd Crew Cab, Standard Bed, Denali, 4Wd for Sale $81,000 Nalley GMC Vehicles For Sale Near Savannah (savannahnow.com)
• Francis James 'Jim' Rentz - The Post-Searchlight (thepostsearchlight.com)

Jesup

• Jesup boy undergoes brain surgery following playground accident (wsav.com)

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Ok Darien! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't , they just wing it ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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