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POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - You could soon see more robots on the streets and sidewalks here in Georgia.

House Bill 1009, which deals with personal delivery devices, or robotic delivery devices, passed back in April and officially goes into effect this Friday.

“It’s effective July 1 and it’s HB1009 and it pertains to robots. Yes, robots will be amongst us,” explains Pooler City Councilwoman Karen Williams.

Those robots, personal delivery devices, similar to the one’s currently in use at Georgia Southern.

“I actually think it’s kind of exciting,” said Pooler resident Diane Allman.

While this Bill paves the way for them to hit the pavement, it doesn’t come without restrictions.

“They cannot be used on highways with speed limits greater than 45 mph,” says Councilwoman Williams.

That along with limiting their speed to 20 mph in bike lanes and 4 mph on sidewalks.

“I feel like there’s positives and negatives,” Pooler resident Kristen Renz tells WTOC.

Some of the positives, “maybe it would even save time on delivery. Maybe less than two days free delivery,” said Allman, “that’s what I’m hoping for.”

On the other side, “I think that people need to deal with people, you know. Robots are not people and they never will be,” said fellow resident Daria Fornicola.

So yeah, it’s given people a lot to consider.

“Never thought I’d have to think about that before,” laughed Fornicola.

That’s exactly why Councilwoman Williams wanted the information out there.

“This was to prevent shock and awe. When people start seeing robots in their neighborhood now, they’ll know what it’s all about.”

Although it is law, cities do have a say on certain things, like time of operation and whether they can operate at schools hospitals or stadiums, meaning.

“Cities will need to do an ordinance,” Williams says.

But whether you’re ready or not, robots are on their way.

Councilwoman Williams says you can expect to see an ordinance regarding the robots in the next few weeks along with a public hearing on the topic.

More information on the bill:

- Robots must leave a 4-foot zone for persons with disabilities on highways and sidewalks.

- They will emit a sound when within 6 feet of a vehicle or person.

- They must have braking systems.

- Lights must be visible from 500 feet and have prominently displayed ID numbers and contact information.

- Local governments can prohibit hours of operation on sidewalks, bike baths, and shared paths as long as the restrictions do not prohibit operations between sunrise and sunset.

- Local governments can prohibit operation on property of schools, hospitals, stadiums, coliseums, or government buildings.

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Pooler, GA – Service Emperor Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical & More… is a veteran and family-owned company invested in ensuring the HVAC system is running as expected in residential and commercial spaces within Pooler and its surroundings. It ensures that HVAC installation and repairs are done efficiently, effectively, and quickly. They offer many services, including air conditioning, heating, and indoor air quality. They also handle plumbing works, unclogging drains, water filtration, generator installation, and repairs.

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Service Emperor Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical & More… is highly inclusive and gives discounts for veterans, the disabled, and the seniors. They are available for emergency calls as they’re on call 24/7. Call (912) 231-5430 to speak to an expert and learn more about them. The company is located at 1030 Hwy 80 W, Ste 867 Pooler, GA, 31322. For any inquiries about their services, visit their website.

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The YMCA of Coastal Georgia is investing $1.6 million in capital improvements for the West Chatham YMCA facility in Pooler. This fall, the most-trafficked branch of Coastal Georgia will see renovations to critical infrastructure such as its gym space, lobby and parking lot that will modernize and expand the wellness center.

The investment represents the YMCA of Coastal Georgia's first major capital project in Chatham County since 2005 and serves as the launching point for a long-term capital strategy to address community trends and needs across the association, reads the YMCA's press release.

"With this much-needed renovation, we're looking ahead to the future and working to ensure that our facilities and services are ready to serve for the next 50 years," said Joel Smoker, CEO of YCMA of Coastal Georgia.

Demographic and modernization studies took place in 2018 before the pandemic delayed strategic planning. With scheduling back on track, renovations to the 50-acre complex are set to begin in September and are expected to conclude next April or May, according to Smoker.

The current fitness center floor will be opened up to make space for additional activities and new equipment. The lobby, which members and students often use as a workspace or sit-down area will also be redone.

New state-of-the-art wellness activities and programs such as LIVESTRONG at the YMCA and a blood pressure self-monitoring program coupled with EGYM smart strength system will streamline and personalize visitors' fitness experience.

Other programs such as the YMCA's Safety Around Water programming, nutrition education, chronic disease prevention programs, summer day camp programming will receive help from this investment as well, said Summer Bozeman, Director of Communications and Marketing for the YCMA of Coastal Geo

Programs and activities will continue during the renovations, said Smoker. The fitness center will most likely be moved to the gym. After-school and daycare programs will migrate outside to the pavilion and stay in line with state licensing standards, Smoker added.

All this encompasses phase 1 of the long-term capital strategy. A phase 2 has not begun yet as funding has not yet been identified.

With the upcoming remodeling, the facility hopes to improve the general health of the local community coming out of a years-long pandemic, Smoker said.

The YMCA of Coastal Georgia cites a recent study from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that found the body mass index in children ages two to 19 nearly doubled after the pandemic.

Smoker acknowledged that people struggle to pay for health care. Residents may not be able to afford the $53 monthly membership for individuals or the $66 for a two-adult household. The YMCA has scholarship programs and income-based funding for those who are struggling financially, he pointed out.

"This is where the Y comes in -- we invest in proven programs to prevent and control chronic disease and improve health outcomes by supporting people with welcoming places for physical activity, opportunities for nutrition education, and a community for peer support," Smoker said.

West Chatham growth

Since 1989, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia has expanded from two branches in one county to 10 in seven counties in response to the rapid growth of suburban communities in the region.

Over the last few decades, west Chatham County's population has risen exponentially. In 2000, west Chatham cities -- Pooler, Port Wentworth, Garden City and Bloomingdale -- had a combined population of about 23,500.

In 2020, that number had more than doubled to 49,400.

Most of that growth came from Pooler and Port Wentworth, where sprawling subdivisions took over previously undeveloped land. The relatively affordable homes and increase in jobs boosted by commercial and industrial sectors attracted residents from across the map.

As a result, Pooler's YCMA facility has bore witness to the population boom and commercial growth.

In 2001, when the center first opened, it was one of the few businesses on the stretch of Pooler Parkway. Now, the main corridor is one of the busiest roads in the Savannah area, connecting major housing developments to commercial businesses and the two interstates, 95 and 16.

"Pooler is no longer the sleepy community it used to be," said Smoker.

As of now, the Pooler Y has about 7,000 members plus 1,700 additional program participants. In 2021, the facility had about 120,000 visitors, but Smoker added that things are still getting up to speed since the pandemic.

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Nancy Guan is the general assignment reporter covering Chatham County municipalities. Reach her at nguan@gannett.com or on Twitter @nancyguann.

Congratulations to the winners of GPB's annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest! These winners were among hundreds of K-3 students in Georgia who participated in the 2022 PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Students submitted original, illustrated stories for the chance to win prizes and be featured on GPB's website.

A first, second, and third place winner was selected for each grade. Each grade level also had a STEAM winner--ones that best incorporated science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics.

An awards ceremony was held on Saturday, June 25th at GPB's headquarters. During the ceremony, winners and their families enjoyed a visit from Arthur, learned about pollinators with special guest author and PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion, Andrea Zoppo (Miss Ladybug), and got to record their award-winning stories in our GPB radio studios.

Kindergarten Winners: 1st Place - The Community Garden, by Evan Brown (LaGrange, GA) 2nd Place - Little Ben – The Big Hitter, by Aadit Ochani (Marietta, GA) 3rd Place - Sparkle Heart Does Ballet, by Olivia Dexter (Rome, GA) STEAM Winner - My Super Storm, by Shankar Belagaje (Marietta, GA)

1st Grade Winners: 1st Place - The Honey, by Jack Workman (Newnan, GA) 2nd Place - Magical Friends, by Avery Wu (Statesboro, GA) 3rd Place - The Pine Tree, by Lawson Brown (Savannah, GA) STEAM Winner - My Future, by Hewen Li (Cumming, GA)

2nd Grade Winners: 1st Place - Cloudy Day, by Jacob Choi (Buford, GA) 2nd Place - The Bad Hurricane, by Yazmine Gonzalez (Clayton, GA) 3rd Place - The Shrink-ray Pets, by Laila Ellis (Athens, GA) STEAM Winner - Operation PEMDAS, by Greyson Lee (Mableton, GA)

3rd Grade Winners: 1st Place - Rubye and the Magical Bridge, by Jennah Byrd (Riverdale, GA) 2nd Place - Once Upon a Dream…, by Aarav Dharmaraj (Pooler, GA) 3rd Place - The Motorcycle Dilemma, by Drew Brown (LaGrange, GA) STEAM Winner - Adaptions, by Kaitlyn Gaulding (Peachtree Corners, GA)

For more information on GPB's PBS KIDS Writers Contest, go to gpb.org/writers. The next contest will kick off in January 2023. The contest is made possible with generous support from Steve Kuranoff.

POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - Keeping your kids busy during the summer months isn’t always easy, and certainly not always cheap.

But that’s something Pooler Karate is aiming to change with a new program that’s completely free.

“You look at a lot of teens and they don’t have much to do in the summertime,” says Pooler Karate Krav Maga Instructor Joseph Bouchard.

Pooler Karate, owner and instructor Carson Fortner wants to change that.

“Let’s just do something no strings attached. Any teens can come in and train for free.”

Free training, three days a week for all of July and August.

“I thought it’d be a good time for them to take out some aggression, some anger maybe,” jokes Fortner.

Not only giving these teens a safe way to release that energy, but hopefully teaching them something along the way.

“An opportunity like this, not only does it keep them occupied, it also teaches them a lifelong skill set you really can’t go wrong with,” Bouchard says.

Those skills, reaching far beyond learning how to defend yourself.

“It really helped me both physically and mentally,” says student Miguel Lopez.

“From last year, I didn’t have much friends last year, to this year, it has just skyrocketed. My whole life has just been ten times better,” said the 16-year-old.

So, yeah, you’ll learn some pretty incredible ways on how to take someone down, but perhaps more importantly you’ll learn how to get back up.

“There’s going to be times when you want to quit you want to give up. Krav Maga, the mindset is we want to push you past that point. So next time you get to a point in your life where you feel like you’re at a stopping point, you got to quit, or give up, we can teach you how to push past that,” Fortner says.

Again, the Krav Maga training is free to all teens from July through August, no experience or equipment is needed.

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