The Southern Delaware Wine, Food and Music Festival has donated $12,000 to the Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, a global nonprofit that builds houses  in local communities across in 70 countries including the United States of America. In addition to the $12,000 donation, all of the proceeds from the 2025 festival, which occurred on May 3, will go towards Habitat's Healthy Homes program. The Healthy Homes program aims to provide critical home repairs to low-income homeowners.

The Georgetown Police Department warns locals of scammers posing as officers, soliciting money or financial information via phone. Locals are advised to be cautious, never share personal info, and verify identities.