🌱 Why is Richmond Hill’s longtime police chief stepping down next month?

Good day Richmond Hill! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why is Richmond Hill’s longtime police chief stepping down next month?
• How a Richmond Hill shootout led to Georgia’s biggest gang case

Also on today's calendar: Third Thursday Book Sale and 4 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'No complaints, no regrets': Police Chief Raymond Shores to retire (savannahnow.com) — Richmond Hill Police Chief Raymond Shores is retiring Jan. 16 after nine years leading the department, and he’s thanking residents for their support in an open letter. He recalls community kindness during everyday encounters and tough times like last year’s flooding, and says he leaves with “no complaints, no regrets” and deep appreciation for those who backed local officers.
   

• Bryan County arrests mark largest gang prosecution in state history (savannahnow.com) — A major gang prosecution tied to a 2022 shootout at Flacos House Bar and Grill and the Red Roof Inn on Highway 17 in Richmond Hill has led to guilty pleas from 15 motorcycle gang members. State and local agencies, including Richmond Hill Police, seized more than 100 weapons and several vehicles after a 13‑month investigation aimed at stopping violence that endangered bystanders.
   

📸 Around Richmond Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richmond Hill

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• "Snow" Much Fun Day
  J F Gregory City Park, 521 Cedar St, Richmond Hill
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• 2025 "Snow" Much Fun Day
  Richmond Hill, GA Calendar , 521 Cedar Street , Richmond Hill
  1:00 pm
• Third Thursday Book Sale
  Bryan County Public Library in Richmond Hill , 9607 Ford Ave , Richmond Hill
  2:00 pm
• Richmond Hill Middle vs Wayne @ RHMS
  Richmond Hill Middle School , 503 Warren Hill Rd , Richmond Hill
  5:15 pm

Friday December 19

• Justin Willman
  Johnny Mercer Theater , 301 W Oglethorpe Ave , Savannah
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Breakfast with Santa
  The Outfitters , 35 Outfitters Pk Dr , Richmond Hill
  9:00 am

Sunday December 21

• Cigar Social — Vikingr Bjórr Skuldalið!
  822 Longwood Dr , Richmond Hill
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Labor Force Resources - ONLINE ONLY
  Savannah, GA Calendar
  9:30 am
• Blood Drive: Hinesville Rotary Club
  Ameris Bank , 101 W Hendry St , Hinesville
  11:00 am
• Saving for Success- ONLINE ONLY
  Savannah, GA Calendar
  12:00 pm
• Pooler PageTurners
  Pooler Library , 216 Rogers St , Pooler
  2:00 pm
• Winter Holiday Party
  Live Oak Public Libraries , 236 W Memorial Dr , Hinesville
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Cake Decorator in Richmond Hill. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Richmond Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond Hill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Savannah

• Woman pleaded for help on 911 call before deadly shooting at Savannah gas station (wtoc.com)
• Leftover concrete transformed into new marine habitats along Coastal Georgia (wjcl.com)
• Julian Lage Shares New Song; New Album w/ Quartet Ft. John Medeski Out Jan 23 (gratefulweb.com)

Pooler

• Behind-the-scenes look at Pooler's FedEx Facility (wtoc.com)

Ok Richmond Hill! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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