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Tybee Island, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Tybee Island! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Tybee’s new sewer upgrade could change your street and bill
  • What losing $12 million means for Tybee’s beach and storm protection
  • Why Tybrisa Street arrests ended with an escape from custody

Also on today's calendar: Captain Curiosity: The Carbon Conundrum and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tybee Island completes major water and sewer upgrade (savannahnow.com) — Tybee Island has finished a $2.2 million overhaul of aging water and sewer lines on Pulaski Street, the first project in the city’s new 10-year capital plan. Officials say the upgrade should reduce overflows, improve maintenance access, and boost reliability for homes and businesses on the North End, with modest rate increases funding more system improvements ahead.
   

2. Tybee Island faces beach renourishment funding crisis (wrdw.com) — Tybee Island leaders warn the island missed its usual $12 million in federal beach renourishment money, putting future shoreline protection and tourism at risk. The city manager says renourishment is essential for the economy, storm defense, and sea turtle habitat, and officials are now working with Sen. Jon Ossoff’s office and a national campaign while awaiting Congress’s next move.
   

3. Woman urinates in police car, escapes during arrest on Tybee Island (wsav.com) — Tybee Island police say a woman escaped custody after being taken to a local hospital, following her arrest on Tybrisa Street for alleged public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and other charges. A man with her was arrested and booked on multiple charges after a confrontation with officers and damage to a patrol car. Authorities report the woman is still at large.
   

4. 8 Scenic Underrated Beach Communities On The Georgia Coast For Nature Lovers And Beach Walks (takingthekids.com) — Tybee Island tops a list of quieter Georgia beach communities, highlighted for its wilder North Beach, historic lighthouse, and easy access to uninhabited Little Tybee. The piece emphasizes sunrise walks, birdlife, dolphins, and calm Back River kayaking, contrasting Tybee’s natural side with its party reputation and encouraging nature lovers to explore beyond the busiest stretches of sand.
   

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  • The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Tybee Island. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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