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Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Savannah bike shop, residents warn of growing e-bike dangers on city streets (wtoc.com) — E-bikes zipping through downtown Savannah are raising safety concerns for walkers, drivers, and riders, with locals describing frequent close calls and traffic-law violations. A downtown bike shop owner warns about modified high-speed models, while Chatham County police have begun citing parents and minors for illegal e-bike and motorized cycle use under Georgia law.
2. Savannah firefighters push for cancer screening amid forever chemical concerns (wtoc.com) — Savannah firefighters are pushing for enhanced cancer screenings as the department changes uniform rules to reduce exposure to PFAS "forever chemicals" in their gear. City leaders have begun testing PFAS-free equipment and set aside funds for a potential $2 million purchase, aiming to better protect firefighters' long-term health.
3. GAB names owner of Savannah Bananas as Georgian of the Year (wsav.com) — Savannah's own Jesse Cole, the banana-suited owner of the Savannah Bananas, has been named the Georgia Association of Broadcasters' 2026 Georgian of the Year. The honor recognizes how his Banana Ball league, launched at Historic Grayson Stadium, turned a local team into a global entertainment phenomenon.
4. Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Savannah metro area (fultonneighbor.com subscription) — Home values around the Savannah metro area have shifted since the pandemic boom, with some cities seeing slight price drops but big gains over the last five years. Using Zillow data, the report ranks metro communities by typical home value and shows how much prices have changed, helping Savannah-area buyers and homeowners gauge today's market.
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