🌱 How to stay on top of Port Wentworth’s public meetings online

Morning Port Wentworth! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How to stay on top of Port Wentworth’s public meetings online
• ZZ Top plans to end its U.S. tour in Port Wentworth

Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 78.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 78 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Coastal Navigator — When hackers knock out public info (thecurrentga.org) — Port Wentworth residents are pointed to an online link where they can watch or track local public meetings alongside other Chatham County governments. The newsletter explains backup ways to find agendas when government websites go down, from email alerts to legal notices and social media, so you can keep up with decisions affecting your community.
   

• ZZ Top scrubbed Hollywood Bowl concert because of Frank Beard health issues, but tour will continue (thestate.com) — ZZ Top’s current tour is scheduled to wrap up its U.S. run with an Oct. 9 show in Port Wentworth, even as longtime drummer Frank Beard steps aside for health reasons. A substitute drummer will handle the remaining dates after the band canceled its Hollywood Bowl kickoff concert in Los Angeles.
   

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📸 Around Port Wentworth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Wentworth

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 13

• Andrew Blanch →
  Ben Tucker Theater, 201 Montgomery St, Savannah
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

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📣 Port Wentworth Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 13

• HS Football: SCPS vs NHHS →
  Savannah-Chatham County School District Pooler Stadium
  7:00 pm

Friday August 14

• HS Football: Sav'h High vs Beach
  Savannah-Chatham County School District Savannah High Stadium
  7:30 pm
• Tinsley Ellis →
  District Live at Plant Riverside District, 400 W River St, Savannah
  8:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Selwyn Birchwood →
  District Live at Plant Riverside District, 400 W River St, Savannah
  8:00 pm

Friday August 21

• Savannah Steel vs. Charlotte Crown →
  Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave, Savannah
  7:00 pm
• HS Football: Sav'h High vs Johnson
  Savannah-Chatham County School District Savannah High Stadium
  7:30 pm
• HS Football: WFHS vs Beach
  Savannah-Chatham County School District Islands Stadium
  7:30 pm

Saturday August 22

• *All Ages* Jellyfish →
  Painting with a Twist, 107 Grand Central Blvd Ste 205, Pooler
  10:00 am
• Jacksonville Waves at Savannah Steel →
  Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave, Savannah
  4:00 pm

Friday August 28

• Steep Canyon Rangers →
  Victory North Savannah, 2603 Whitaker St, Savannah
  8:00 pm

Saturday August 29

• WWE Summer Tour →
  Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave, Savannah
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for a doggie day care to socialize my German Shepard a few hours a week.
  Occasional overnight boarding. We are new to the area. (Nextdoor Rice Creek and Rice Hope)
• MECHANIC NEEDED
  Hello neighbors! I’m looking for a mechanic that could assist me with a right passenger brake caliper and a possible brake job. I have Nissan Rouge,… (Nextdoor West Chatham)

• Kelly posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Port Wentworth. Apply here.
• Parker's Kitchen posted a job opening for Kitchen Associate - Store #16 in Port Wentworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Wentworth here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pooler

• Pooler Planning and Zoning disapproves ‘The District' again (wsav.com)
• Sun, Rain, Trails: Choosing the Right 2026 Ford Bronco Roof for Statesboro, GA (savannahnow.com)
• Mighty Eighth museum to explore wartime love story behind B-17 bombardier (wtoc.com)

Rincon

• UPDATE: Weather alert active for Inland Jasper Monday evening - gusts up to 50 mph (thestate.com)

Garden City

• Garden City mayor discusses ports, flooding, and city projects (wtoc.com)
• Georgia Ports reporting increases in freight traffic on numerous fronts (thetrucker.com)

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Ok Port Wentworth! 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: He was a little hoarse. (Thank you Henry L. for sending it in!)
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