Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
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Savannah leaders cut the ribbon on a new four-unit housing development at 1826 Florance St. for medically fragile individuals experiencing homelessness.
The project is a joint effort by the City and Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless — offering stable homes with healthcare access and case management.
Bible Baptist Church at 4700 Skidaway Road in Savannah will host a First Responder Appreciation & 9/11 Remembrance service on Sunday, Sept.
13 at 10:15 a.m. where local first responders and law enforcement officers will receive gifts of appreciation.
Saluting Our Heroes Alston details an upcoming event that honors local hero Alston & explains how community members can join in recognizing his service, as the piece outlines key tribute details for residents.
Local teacher Chellian McIntyre from Gadsden Elementary School is honored as WTOC Top Teacher this week for her 25 years of guiding third graders to master academics & build character.
Savannah-Chatham schools will assess air quality at Jenkins High by the end of the week following reports of HVAC issues that left some classrooms warmer than usual & cooling restored in 20 rooms.
Maintenance staff and contractors continue repairs while planning additional spot-checks for affected spaces.
Local leaders and experts will gather at the Tybee Post Theater on Sept.
2 at 7 p.m. for Tybee Talks Sustainability, a free event featuring a film, panel discussion, and Q&A — the discussion will be moderated by Community Development Director Patricia Sinel.
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a contract for Georgia Power and OpenAI to power a 3.2 GW data center in Effingham County with protections that stop extra costs for residents and small businesses.
Georgia Power will publish a report soon — an effort to shield local ratepayers, officials said.
Georgia lawmakers set up permanent daylight saving time but federal approval is still needed; if passed, winter sunrise and sunset in Savannah will shift one hour later + the planned Nov.
1 clock change will not occur.
Healthy Savannah completed Cohort 9 of its Community Health Advocate (CHA) program on Aug.
28, training community members to share health information in neighborhoods, churches, and groups. The two-month course ran from June 15 to Aug. 15 with 20 participants covering 200 service hours across Savannah and Chatham County.
The Savannah High at Islands football game was postponed on Aug.
27 due to lightning and will resume Saturday, Aug. 29 at Islands Stadium at 3 p.m. with the Sharks holding (11-0) at halftime.
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