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🌱 How could Cumberland Island’s land swap change trips from St. Marys?
Coming up on the St. Marys Patch calendar: St. Marys Community Market on the grounds of Orange Hall

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In today's newsletter:
- How could Cumberland Island's land swap change trips from St. Marys?
Also on today's calendar: Dinner with Dolly at The River Room at Osprey Cove and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 86, low: 77.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Why Is the NPS Giving Up Public Land in Georgia? (gearjunkie.com) — A proposed National Park Service land swap on Cumberland Island could reshape how visitors from St. Marys access and experience the nearby national seashore. Conservation groups and Camden County officials are questioning the deal's transparency, development risks, and long‑term impact on wildlife and wilderness character, while Governor Brian Kemp supports it and public comments are open until October 16.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in St. Marys
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★ Featured events ★
- St. Marys Community Market on the grounds of Orange Hall →
Orange Hall Gilman Cultural Center, 311 Osborne St, St Marys
9:00 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Dinner with Dolly at The River Room at Osprey Cove →
The River Room at The Club at Osprey Cove, 1114 Birdsong Trail, St. Marys
7:00 pm - Finding Neverland at Saltwater Performing Arts Center →
Saltwater Performing Arts Center, 117 City Smitty Dr., St. Marys
7:00 pm - Finding Neverland →
Saltwater Performing Arts Center, 117 City Smitty Dr., St. Marys
7:00 pm - Essence and Elegance →
1715 Osborne Road, St. Marys - Southeast Blues & BBQ Festival →
Downtown St. Marys, 205 W St. Marys Street, St. Marys
11:00 am - Masters of Music: Beethoven at Orange Hall →
Orange Hall Gilman Cultural Center, 311 Osborne St., St. Marys
4:00 pm - Finding Neverland →
Saltwater Performing Arts Center, 117 City Smitty Dr., St. Marys
7:00 pm - Gospel Unleashed at St. Marys Little Theatre →
St. Marys Little Theatre, 4515 GA-40 E, Ste. E, St. Marys
7:00 pm - Gospel Unleashed →
St. Marys Little Theatre, 4515 GA-40 E, Ste. E, St. Marys
7:00 pm - Finding Neverland at Saltwater Performing Arts Center →
Saltwater Performing Arts Center, 117 City Smitty Dr., St. Marys
7:00 pm - Wait, where am I? Map & Compass Basics Class at Crooked River State Park →
Crooked River State Park, 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy., St. Marys
9:00 am
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
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💬 Chatter
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- The Community Choice Financial Family of Brands posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Kingsland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near St. Marys here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 2020 Buick Enclave Fwd Essence for Sale Nalley GMC Vehicles For Sale Near Savannah (savannahnow.com)
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