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🌱 Which King George nonprofits can tap into this new Amazon grant?

Spotted on the King George calendar: Music by Moonlight Concert

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Hey hey King George! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which King George nonprofits can tap into this new Amazon grant?
  • How did King George fare against Brooke Point's breakout star?

Also on today's calendar: Music by Moonlight Concert and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Not as hot with some sun, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund 2026 (Virginia) (fundsforngos.org) — Nonprofits serving King George residents can now apply for a new Amazon-funded Community Foundation grant, with $350,000 available for projects in areas like STEM education, health, environment, and community development. Eligible 501(c)(3) groups must serve Fredericksburg-area localities, including King George, and submit proposals by September 21, 2026.
   

• Player of the Week: KIPP DC Legacy's Berry Johnson (wtop.com) — King George High School's football team is briefly highlighted here as the opponent in Brooke Point's dominant 60–0 win, where standout Aviance Young scored multiple touchdowns and made key defensive plays. The feature mainly celebrates D.C.-area Player of the Week Berry Johnson but still gives King George fans context on a tough opening matchup.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday September 4
  • Alphabet Soup
    Cooper Branch Library 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
    11:00 am
    • Saturday September 5
  • LEGO® Building Lab
    Cooper Branch Library 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
    11:00 am
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Functional Fitness →
    Colonial Beach, VA Calendar, 717 Marshall Ave., Colonial Beach
    10:00 am
  • Mahjong Players Club
    Cooper Branch Library 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
    1:00 pm
  • Colonial Beach Brewing: Books and Beer | Atmosphere by Taylor Jenki
    Cooper Branch Library 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Trash in King George or Colonial Beach, I am currently using Choice Waste Service which used to be American Hauling and I was very happy with the American Hauling!
    Was wondering if there are any other trash services that are local to our area? If you could please recommend any others that you know or use? (Nextdoor King George)
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in King George. Apply here.
  • K.A. Recruiting posted a job opening for Respiratory Therapist in Virginia in King George. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near King George here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fredericksburg

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