Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Good morning, Savannah.
🏘️ Community
On Thursday, Oct. 1, the Greater Savannah Chapter of National Coalition of 100 Black Women reported health, education, economic empowerment and public policy achievements through local partnerships.
The chapter will launch new initiatives next year + strengthen support for Black women and girls.
Army veteran Steve Smith, battling leukemia, received a new mortgage-free home in Richmond Hill on Wednesday afternoon from nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes plus PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program.
The accessible home features zero-entry doorways and a roll-in shower to support his recovery.
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the City and Mercy Housing celebrated the $24 million renovation of Heritage Place Apartments in historic Cuyler-Brownville; the event preserved two significant sites and secured 88 affordable apartments for another 30 years.
The project involved US Bank & local agencies and partners.
The Savannah Police Department, in partnership with the Savannah Impact Program and its community engagement division, will host Savannah Night Out on Tuesday, Oct.
6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2005 Waters Ave to promote neighborhood safety and offer food+music+fun.
Savannah hosts a busy week of events.
Tomorrow, Tree Huggers and Beer Chuggers runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at 6719 Skidaway Road while Oct.3 brings a free food truck festival at the Riverfront Lot and Oct.8–10 hosts the 75th Savannah Greek Festival at the Hellenic Community Center.
💼 Business
Chick-fil-A opens today on White Bluff Road in Savannah and will offer dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, mobile-thru and delivery options.
The restaurant will create 90 jobs & donate $25,000 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Inc.
🎭 Culture
SCAD announced that its 29th annual film festival will open Saturday, Oct.
24 in Savannah with a screening of A Talent for Murder and a moderated Q&A as Helen Mirren accepts the Legend of Entertainment Award.
Savannah-born singer Nivea was honored with the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award at Rack ’Em Up Sports Bar and Lounge, recognizing her achievements in R&B music and her ties to our local scene.
Rep. Carl Gilliard presented the award to spotlight local talent and inspire young artists.
🎓 Education
Pooler families are fighting to keep Advanced Academics Academy open amid high financial costs and have launched a GoFundMe campaign as the private school risks closure by Oct.
12. The academy is valued for its small project-based learning environment.
🏛️ Government
The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on the Impact of Online Platforms on Georgia Youth (chaired by Rep. Rob Clifton) will meet on Tuesday, Oct.
6 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus in Savannah to review online safety and mental health issues for minors.
🏥 Health
On Sept. 30, the Georgia Department of Health released restaurant scores for Chatham County from Sept.
22-Sept. 29, noting perfect marks at Mahannah's Chicken and Waffles in Savannah and a low score of 89 at Moe’s Southwest Grill in Pooler.
St. Joseph’s/Candler joins Savannah Morning News and WSAV in the 19th PAINT THE TOWN PINK campaign this October to remove financial barriers to mammograms via the Telfair Mammography Fund — Mammography Day on Monday, Oct.
26 will offer free screenings and a prize night stay at Plant Riverside District.
Hundreds of women gathered at the Savannah Convention Center on Wednesday for the 24th annual SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo, where Emmy-winning Patricia Heaton served as keynote speaker to raise funds for a program covering cost of mammograms for uninsured or underinsured women.
Community members can contribute to the fund year-round.
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Driver's License Clinic
Need help getting your suspended driver’s license reinstated? Georgia Legal Services Program and its partners are hosting a free Driver’s License Clinic for eligible Georgians on Thursday, Oct. 22. The clinic will provide legal support to help eligible individuals better understand their options for addressing a suspended driver’s license.
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