🌱 How a Richmond Hill mom’s free safety app actually works

Good morning Richmond Hill! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Richmond Hill mom's free safety app actually works
• Richmond Hill man killed in Brunswick shooting; what investigators say happened
• How a Richmond Hill alum turned a near-fatal crash into inspiration

Also on today's calendar: Savannah Steel vs. Jacksonville Waves and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very hot with a stray t-storm, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 96, low: 74.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Richmond Hill mother, Army veteran builds free safety app to protect families and servicemembers (wtoc.com) — A Richmond Hill mother and Army veteran has created Project 31, a free beta safety app that aggregates offender maps, missing-child alerts, and anonymous reporting tools for families and nearby military communities. She's now inviting local testers and potential partners in the Richmond Hill and Fort Stewart area to try it out, offer feedback, and help shape a future full release that she promises will remain free.
   

• Sunday shooting leads to Brunswick murder arrest (wsav.com) — A man from Richmond Hill was killed in a Sunday shooting in Brunswick, where police say a 20-year-old suspect now faces murder and multiple weapons charges. Investigators report the victim died at the scene, and state authorities are assisting. Anyone with information is urged to contact Brunswick police or Silent Witness.
   

• Richmond Hill High School alum shares accident recovery story in new documentary (bryancountynews.com) — A Richmond Hill High School graduate who grew up off Kilkenny Road is sharing his remarkable recovery from a devastating 2018 car crash through a self-produced documentary and memoir. Now an Atlanta-based filmmaker, he credits Richmond Hill friends and Bryan County supporters for rallying behind him. His story aims to inspire others facing life-altering challenges.
   

📸 Around Richmond Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richmond Hill

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Charlotte Crown at Savannah Steel →
  Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave, Savannah
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• Savannah Steel vs. Jacksonville Waves →
  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
Friday September 4
• Charley Crockett →
  Johnny Mercer Theater, 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Party Animals at Savannah Bananas →
  Grayson Stadium, 1401 E Victory Dr, Savannah
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• BI- V Volleyball vs ECH/ SE/ BHS
  Liberty County Schools Bradwell Gym, 100 Pafford St, Hinesville, GA 31313, USA
  4:00 pm
• SGMS Softball vs Burke
  Liberty County Schools @ Away
  4:30 pm
• BI- Softball @ Statesboro
  Liberty County Schools Statesboro High School, 10 Coach Lee Hl Blvd, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA
  5:00 pm
• LCHS Volleyball @ Tattnall/ Toombs
  Liberty County Schools Hinesville, GA 31313
  6:00 pm
• LCHS Softball @Pierce Co
  Liberty County High School Pierce Co
  6:00 pm
• LCHS Volleyball v Toombs (@Tattnall)
  Liberty County High School Tattnall
  6:00 pm
• LCHS Softball @ Pierce
  Liberty County Schools Hinesville, GA 31313
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I've had Jayden cut several trees in my yard.
  Reasonable rates, outstanding work. Very trustworthy. (Nextdoor Strathy Hall Estates)
• Looking for a like-new home in Pooler, GA?
  This Low Country-inspired bungalow in Savannah Quarters offers approximately 1,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living, with an open-concept… (Nextdoor Strathy Hall Estates)

• RREMC LLC posted a job opening for Denny's Server in Richmond Hill. Apply here.
• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Richmond Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond Hill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Savannah

• Hungry Club Forum (savannahtribune.com)
• Savannah Aces open to partnership with new IFL team (wsav.com)
• ChathamREA Members Gather for GREA Area 5 & 6 Meeting in Jesup (savannahtribune.com)

Pooler

• 2026 Mazda Cx-5 2.5 S Premium for Sale $37,000 J.C. Lewis Ford Pooler Vehicles For Sale Near Savannah (savannahnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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