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Georgetown, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Want a lower power bill? See what Georgetown is offering Thursday
  • How Bill Ringer’s primary win could shape District 6’s future
  • How much more Georgetown residents will soon pay for trash pickup

Also on today's calendar: Georgetown County Council member Ernie Cooper’s quarterly Town Hall meeting and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine, warm and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Georgetown mayor to host forum aimed at helping residents lower electric bills (counton2.com) — Georgetown residents can get practical help lowering their electric bills at a city-hosted forum led by Mayor Jay Doyle this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the municipal courtroom on Highmarket Street. City staff and partners like Santee Cooper and Habitat for Humanity will explain energy-saving tips, free classes, and how to qualify for home energy audits and weatherization assistance.
   

2. Bill Ringer advances in Georgetown County Council District 6 primary over Stella Mercado (wpde.com) — Georgetown County voters in District 6 chose Bill Ringer over Stella Mercado in Tuesday’s primary, with Ringer earning about two-thirds of the vote. Ringer, who emphasized grassroots support and the future of the Waccamaw Neck, will now face Democrat Vincent Davis in the November general election for the county council seat.
   

3. Georgetown residents will see their trash collection rates increase Oct. 1 (communityimpact.com) — Georgetown households and businesses will see trash and recycling bills rise starting October 1, with residential rates climbing about $1.24 a month in the first year. City officials say the multi‑year increases will cover a contract that goes up 4% annually and help fund redesigned downtown alleys plus a pilot mobile waste collection program.
   

4. Ignite Creativity and Skills: Georgetown County 4-H announces exciting summer youth camps (whosonthemove.com) — Georgetown County 4-H is opening registration for three affordable day camps in Georgetown this July, covering healthy cooking, art, and a hands-on pickling workshop. Sessions at Howard Recreational Center and North Santee Community Center are geared to ages 7–12, with low fees, clear deadlines, and online registration links for local families.
   

5. Georgetown residents voice concerns over steel mill cleanup (wmbfnews.com) — State environmental officials are testing soil and water at Georgetown’s decommissioned Liberty Steel Mill as they prepare for a major cleanup that will clear the way for new waterfront development. Residents raised concerns about possible air and water contamination, but many support demolition and remediation to open the site for a riverwalk, marina, amphitheater, and better public access to the harbor.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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