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🌱 What does the new OpenAI data center lawsuit mean for Springfield?
Make time for Whiskey Myers on the Springfield Patch calendar
Good morning Springfield! 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:
- What does the new OpenAI data center lawsuit mean for Springfield?
- How Springfield neighbors can help this Guyton family start over today
Also on today's calendar: Statesboro at Effingham County and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Second Lawsuit Targets Effingham IDA Over OpenAI Data Center (effinghamherald.net) — Residents in and around Springfield face a second lawsuit over the massive OpenAI "Project Camellia" data center, this time accusing the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority of violating Georgia's open-meetings and open-records laws. The suit challenges how land was sold and incentives discussed, arguing neighbors weren't properly informed or allowed to participate before decisions that could affect schools, utilities, and nearby neighborhoods. 
• Springfield donation drive helps Guyton family after house fire (wjcl.com) — Springfield residents can help a Guyton family who lost their home and cars in a house fire by donating essentials at Olde Towne Barbers on North Laurel Street. The shop is collecting food, clothing, gift cards, toiletries, and pet supplies, and donors are entered to win a free haircut while the family temporarily stays in a hotel rebuilding their lives.
📸 Around Springfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Whiskey Myers →
Vystar Pavilion, 20 Anchor Park Boulevard, Port Wentworth
7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Statesboro at Effingham County →
Springfield GA
6:00 pm - Downtown Development Authority Meeting →
City Hall, 130 S. Laurel Street, Springfield
5:00 pm - Effingham Artists Presents: John Newton Retrospective Exhibit →
Effingham Artists, 105 B N Laurel St, Springfield
5:30 pm - October First Friday →
Mars Theatre, 106 S Laurel St, Springfield
6:00 pm - Planning & Zoning Board Meeting →
City Hall, 130 S. Laurel Street, Springfield
6:00 pm - Public Hearing of the Planning & Zoning Board →
City Hall, 130 S. Laurel Street, Springfield
6:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
City Hall, 130 S. Laurel Street, Springfield
6:00 pm - Public Hearing of the City Council →
City Hall, 130 S. Laurel Street, Springfield
6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
Monday September 28
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Bradwell Institute Girls Varsity Volleyball @ South Effingham →
South Effingham High School, 1220 Noel C Conaway Rd, Guyton
6:00 pm - North Region Play hosted by SEHS →
South Effingham High School, 1220 Noel C Conaway Rd, Guyton
6:30 pm - South Effingham Mustangs vs Effingham County Rebels →
South Effingham High School, 1220 Noel C Conaway Rd, Guyton
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- One for the future astronomers out there...
The North America Nebula and the Pelican Nebula, can you pick them out? Both named by the German Astronomer Max Wolf in 1890. They are glowing… (Nextdoor Stillwell-Clyo) - Here's a video I came across a few days ago.
I commented on a post by TJ Fowler and someone suggested I share this video from CBSnews. I would put his original post, but I haven't figured out… (Nextdoor Springfield)
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Server in Springfield. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Cashier in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rincon
- Motorcyclist dead following crash near Bradley Boulevard in Chatham County (wtoc.com)
Guyton
- Guyton family displaced by house fire, community drive underway (wtoc.com)
- Spacious Guyton home offers comfort, convenience and room to grow (savannahnow.com)
Port Wentworth
- VyStar Joins With City in Naming Rights Deal on New Arena in SE Georgia (thecudaily.com)
- UGA women's hockey draws fans to Port Wentworth (wjcl.com)
Ok Springfield! 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
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