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In today's newsletter:

  • What happens next in the Fort Stewart base shooting court-martial?
  • Why Fort Stewart soldiers stood out in the Army’s 2025 recap

Also on today's calendar: Jingle Jam! and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Army sergeant to face court-martial in Ga. base shooting that injured 5 (wistv.com) — Residents should know that the sergeant accused of shooting five people at Fort Stewart in August will face a general court-martial on multiple attempted murder and assault charges. Prosecutors say fellow soldiers quickly disarmed him and rendered life‑saving aid, and Army leaders have since honored several Fort Stewart soldiers for their actions. The case now moves into pretrial proceedings under a military judge.
   

• Army Year in Review 2025 (militaryspot.com) — Fort Stewart’s 3rd Infantry Division and Winn Army Community Hospital teams are highlighted nationally for their response to this summer’s active shooter incident on post, with the Army Secretary visiting to personally honor them. The broader year‑in‑review piece also covers recruiting gains, new soldier policies, historic unit recognitions, and the Army’s 250th birthday celebrations. Local soldiers’ actions are showcased as a standout moment of 2025.
   

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    Tuesday December 16
  • Blood Drive: Hinesville Rotary Club
    Ameris Bank , 101 W Hendry St , Hinesville
    11:00 am
  • Winter Holiday Party
    Live Oak Public Libraries , 236 W Memorial Dr , Hinesville
    2:00 pm
  • Family Night at Gata's Sports Bar & Grille
    Gata’s Sports Bar & Grille , 811 Elma G Miles Pkwy , Hinesville
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • The Parrot & Frog Happy Hour
    The Parrot & Frog , 110 S Commerce St , Hinesville
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday December 23
  • Coffee and Crime
    Live Oak Public Libraries , 236 W Memorial Dr , Hinesville
    10:30 am

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  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Fort Stewart. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Hinesville

  • Mother arrested in connection to the death of her toddler days after launching GoFundMe (local12.com)
  • Annual Wreaths for Warriors honors Marne Soldiers (wsav.com)

Richmond Hill

  • Bryan County arrests mark largest gang prosecution in state history (savannahnow.com)
  • 'No complaints, no regrets': Police Chief Raymond Shores to retire (savannahnow.com)
  • Georgia lands 21 cross country and track signees (redandblack.com)

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