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Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Pooler-Rescue firefighter placed on leave after alleged Del Sur attack (wsav.com) — A Pooler firefighter has been placed on unpaid administrative leave after police say he was arrested and charged with battery following an alleged fight at the Del Sur restaurant on Godley Station. According to the incident report, both men involved appeared highly intoxicated, and city officials say an internal investigation is underway while the firefighter remains free on bond.
• WJCL Exclusive: Pooler family finally gets answers about their son after watching ESPN Gameday (wjcl.com) — A Pooler family finally learned the cause of their son Robby's lifelong health challenges after seeing an ESPN College Gameday feature about a Georgia player's brother with FOXG1 syndrome. Recognizing similar symptoms, they pushed for genetic testing through a local physician, confirmed the rare diagnosis, and have since seen Robby's quality of life improve with new medication and better-targeted care.
• Former Savannah Christian star Elijah Griffin takes podium ahead of sophomore season at Georgia (wjcl.com) — A standout defensive lineman who grew up in Pooler is heading into his sophomore season at Georgia after starting all 14 games as a freshman and earning All-SEC and All-America honors. Elijah Griffin says the college game now feels faster but more comfortable as he refines his technique and prepares to help the Bulldogs defend their SEC title this weekend.
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