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VyStar Credit Union Empowers Teens at Free Financial Reality Fair Held at EnMarket Arena
VyStar Credit Union announces their Reality Fair at the EnMarket Arena on Saturday, July 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This free large-scale simulation event is designed to equip […]
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Telfair Museums Appoints David Brenneman as New Executive Director and CEO
Telfair Museums is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David A. Brenneman as its new Director and CEO, effective September 1, 2024. Brenneman brings a wealth of experience in […]
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Savannah Technical College Students Honored at Annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event
Career and technical students from Savannah and surrounding areas recently won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta on June 26–27. More than […]
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UPDATE: Tybee Island Police, emergency responders recover body of teen missing in Back River waters
Just before 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, Tybee Island Police and emergency personnel responded to the area of the Inlet Avenue beach access in reference to a report of […]
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City of Savannah to Consider Maintaining Lowest Millage Rate Since 1987
The City of Savannah will consider adopting a 2024 millage rate of 12.2 mills. A millage rate of 12.2 mills is unchanged from the 2023 adopted millage rate and is […]
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CAT to run on holiday schedule for Fourth of July
Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) will operate on a holiday schedule on Thursday, July 4, Independence Day. The holiday schedule will apply to all fixed-route buses and CAT Mobility will […]
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Chatham County Tax Commissioner’s Offices to Close on July 4 and 5 for Independence Day Holiday
The Chatham County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently announced that all offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday. Chatham County Tax Commissioner’s […]
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Savannah Fire Department Issues Crucial Fireworks Safety Tips for Community
As the Fourth of July approaches, the Savannah Fire Department (SFD) urges residents to prioritize safety while celebrating with fireworks. To ensure a festive and injury-free holiday, SFD offers the […]
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Michael Thurmond holds book signing for “James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia”
A work 24-plus years in the making that offers a refreshing take on Georgia’s founder had its local formal presentation on Saturday, June 29 at Savannah’s Hyatt Regency. Historian and […]
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Bank of America Announces 2024 Savannah Student Leaders
Bank of America recently announced two Savannah high school students, Faith Agbehonou and Keylan Collins, who were selected as Student Leaders, recipients of an eight-week paid summer internship connecting students […]
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Rep. Edna Jackson Appointed to House Study Committee on Disaster Mitigation and Resilience
State Rep. Edna Jackson (D-Savannah) was recently selected by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Disaster Mitigation and Resilience. “The Savannah community has experienced […]