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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new wood-products corridor could jump-start Georgetown’s economy
  • How a new 911 center could change emergency response in Georgetown County
  • What those waterspouts off Pawleys Island mean for coastal safety

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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Forest Products Innovation Corridor launches regional effort to rebuild markets for Southern wood (clemson.edu) — Georgetown’s mayor is looking to the new Forest Products Innovation Corridor to help replace jobs and investment lost with the closure of the seaport, steel mill, and paper mill. By tying local forests to emerging markets like mass timber, biofuels, and biomass energy, the regional effort could bring new manufacturing, affordable housing materials, and long-term economic opportunities back to Georgetown families.
   

2. New $12.2M Georgetown County 911 Center Moving Toward Construction (gabnewsonline.com) — Georgetown County is moving ahead with a new $12.2 million 911 operations center, replacing the outdated and flood‑prone facility on Highmarket Street. With design work finished and council approval secured, construction on the Browns Ferry Road site—shared with the new detention center—is expected to start within weeks, promising more resilient emergency communications for local residents.
   

3. FIRST ALERT - Waterspouts spotted off Grand Strand (wmbfnews.com) — Waterspouts were spotted Tuesday afternoon just off the Georgetown County coast, including one near Pawleys Island, as thunderstorms developed offshore. Forecasters explain how these rotating funnels form, why fair-weather waterspouts are common along our beaches, and how they can still pose dangers to boaters and coastal neighborhoods if they move ashore.
   

4. Georgetown County Council delays final vote on stormwater ordinance (abcnews4.com) — Georgetown County Council has delayed a final vote on a new stormwater ordinance after residents worried it might weaken protections outside the Murrells Inlet MS4 area. Officials now plan more research, possible boundary changes, and expert input from Coastal Carolina University before deciding how new water‑quality rules will apply to Pawleys Island, Litchfield, and the rest of southern Georgetown County.
   

5. Georgetown weighs development rule changes for former steel mill site (counton2.com) — Georgetown officials are debating looser development rules for the former Liberty Steel waterfront property, including taller buildings, denser housing, and fewer design reviews. Residents raised concerns about public input and affordability, and you’ll have a chance to weigh in at Monday’s 5:30 p.m. municipal courtroom meeting on Highmarket Street, where public comment is specifically on the agenda.
   

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  • Missing from Driftwood Avenue.
    Her name is Beans and she’s pretty friendly. If you see her, please text 843-333-4620. Thank you. (Nextdoor Kensington)
  • We are looking for someone to replace True Green in caring for our lawn and plantings (bushes and ornamental trees).
    We do not need any grass cutting or weed-eating. However, we would like pruning of the plantings as needed. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Wedgefield Plantation)
  • Northwest Restaurants Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (398) in Georgetown. Apply here.
  • Upbound Group, Inc. - Rent-A-Center posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Credit in Georgetown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Georgetown here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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