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Thursday, October 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Chatham County District Attorney's office is organizing its 2nd Annual Resource Fair on October 18 to provide residents with information and services including expungements and youth intervention programs. WSAV
- ➤ Savannah City Council approves a monument honoring the "Seven Ladies" who initiated Savannah's preservation movement, with an unveiling planned for summer 2025 at Columbia Square. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ The Savannah Police Department is seeking assistance to locate Jurnee Miller, last seen in the Fraser Homes area at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. WTOC 11
- ➤ Savannah's former fairgrounds at 4801 Meding St. are set for transformation into a major affordable housing development, with groundbreaking on Oct. 25 following city approvals. Savannah Morning News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The third day of Leilani Simon's trial, facing charges including murder of her 20-month-old son found in a landfill, continues with evidence presentation and contrasting legal arguments. Savannah Morning News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools is organizing a rally for National Red Ribbon Week to promote drug prevention among youths. WSAV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Georgia and Lowcountry are experiencing the coolest air of the fall season with mid-60s temperatures, set to warm up by the weekend with sunny skies. WJCL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FEMA offers assistance to Georgia renters and students affected by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby from Aug. 4–20, 2024, covering a range of needs from temporary lodging to personal property repair. Savannah Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Chatham County Health Department offers a no-cost, drive-through flu shot clinic on October 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium's parking lot. Savannah Business Journal
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