NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT CGIC
(SAVANNAH, GA) Melanie Wilson, chairperson for the Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition (CGIC) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Clifton as its new executive director, effective Nov. 5, 2024. Clifton will succeed Lizann Roberts who is retiring after seven years at the organization’s helm. https://carriagetradepr.com/coastal-georgia-indicators-coalition-welcomes-new-executive-director-kim-clifton/
HEALTHY SAVANNAH ANNOUNCES NEW PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM MANAGER
(SAVANNAH, GA.) Healthy Savannah is pleased to announce that Devin Frails has joined the coalition as its Physical Activity Program manager. He will be responsible for helping foster sustainable health equity among racial and ethnic minority populations in low-wealth neighborhoods in the area of physical activity. For more info, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-announces-new-physical-activity-program-manager/
ENMARKET
(SAVANNAH, GA) Nouria Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Enmarket From Colonial Group https://www.newswire.com/news/nouria-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-enmarket-from-colonial-22453925
COLONIAL OIL INDUSTRIES
(SAVANNAH CEO) Colonial Oil Industries is proud to announce that its Marine division has received ISCC certification from SCS Global Services. This certification recognizes Colonial’scommitment to sustainability and its ability to produce and trade sustainable biofuels.
https://savannahceo.com/news/2024/10/colonial-oil-industries-marine-division-achieves-iscc-plus-and-eu-certifications/
GREENBRIAR 75th ANNIVERSARY GALA
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Greenbriar will celebrate its 75th Anniversary Gala with “An Evening of Community” from 6 – 10 p.m. on Friday, November 15 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Savannah. Honorary chairs for the event are Rep. Edna Jackson and Sam McCachern, CEO of Thomas & Hutton Engineering. More info and tickets available on the website at www.greenbriarchildrenscenter.org.or https://givebutter.com/tBFTp2
CALE HALL
(SAVANNAH BUSINESS JOURNAL) Cale Hall Celebrates Retirement and The Creative Approach’s Closing with a
Community Fundraiser for Local Nonprofits on November 14
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Toast at 6:15 PM)
Location:Creative Approach, 408 MLK Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA
Fundraiser: Donations accepted for Shelter from the Rain and The Living Vine Maternity Home . Guests are encouraged to bring diaper donations.
https://www.savannahbusinessjournal.com/news/business_buzz/oct-29—cale-hall-celebrates-retirement-and-the-creative-approach-s-closing-with/article_5d8db974-959c-11ef-ac3e-232eb710f425.html
DEVELOPING WELLNESS SKILLS
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Georgia ranks 37th in the nation for overall child and family well-being. Learn how to help yourself and others restore resiliency through Community Resiliency Model (CRM) workshops, offered by Resilient Coastal Georgia, in partnership with Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition and the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council. CRM workshops introduce participants to six wellness skills and help create “trauma-informed” and “resiliency-informed” individuals and communities that share a common understanding of the impact of trauma and chronic stress on the nervous system and how resiliency can be restored or increased using this skills-based approach. Sign up for an upcoming training session:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOxplQJDUMkRSLRQf7bf95tn4KLRc2KHVsNAJERPP2kzOy-w/viewform
https://youtu.be/sfeITqoV5pI?si=gzCxuV1fP7ohpIMU
PAULA KREISSLER HONORED AT RETIREMENT CELEBRATION
(SAVANNAH, GA) On Sunday, November 3, 2024, over 200 community members, local leaders, and public health advocates gathered at the Charles Morris Center in Savannah to celebrate the retirement of Paula Kreissler, Executive Director of Healthy Savannah. The celebration marked the culmination of 17 years of Kreissler’s remarkable leadership, first as a volunteer with Healthy Savannah before being appointed its director of Healthy Living and Community Development. During her tenure, she spearheaded numerous initiatives that have significantly improved the health and wellness of Savannah and Chatham County residents.
WEEKLY HEALTHY SAVANNAH WALK
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Join the Healthy Savannah team every Tuesday for a #healthy walk or head out to explore a local trail on your own. Join us for a two-mile walk at 7:30 a.m. on November 5 at Coffee Bluff Marina, 14915 Coffee Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA. Click the link for upcoming weekly walks. https://healthysavannah.org/healthy-activities/
THE SCWA LECTURE SERIES IS CHANGING LOCATIONS SOON
(SAVANNAH COUNCIL OF WORLD AFFAIRS) From November 2024 thru May 2025 their programs will be held at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401. ALL ARE WELCOME!! Members, Full-time Students, and Active Military are FREE. Guests are $10. https://savannahcwa.org
BRAKE THE STIGMA
(SAVANNAH, GA) Gateway CSB will be hosting its annual Brake the Stigma: Mental Health Car Show on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9 AM to 11 AM at Pooler’s Tanger Outlets. Vehicles of all makes and models will be welcomed for a $20 registration fee and the chance of winning one of 30 trophies.
Email: Jessica.Matthewson@GatewayCSB.org
LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY
(WTOC) Forsyth Park holds 19th annual Buddy Walk
https://www.wtoc.com/2024/10/05/forsyth-park-holds-19th-annual-buddy-walk/
LECTURE
(SAVANNAH COUNCIL OF WORLD AFFAIRS) On Monday, November 18 Madelyn Creedon, former Principal Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Energy Department’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will present:
“Is U.S. National Security In Jeopardy?” Questions, Comments – Please email SCWA at savannahcwa@gmail.com https://savannahcwa.org
CARRIAGE TRADE PR
(SAVANNAH, GA) Local partners from Savannah Spill Response Corporation (SSRC)’s 14 member facilities gathered for a required yearly NPREP OPA90 Tabletop Training on October 1-2, 2024. The exercise included a mock press conference managed by Savannah, Ga. public relations firm, Carriage Trade PR, at which the participants engaged with members of the local media. The training drills SSRC members on incident response and allows them to gain a better understanding of how to handle disseminating information during a potential future crisis. The event was held at the Embassy Suites in downtown Savannah. www.carriagetradepr.com
FREE PEER MEDIATION TRAINING
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire will host a two-day Peer Mediation Training course designed to teach Savannah-area youth how to navigate conflict and resolve disputes among their peers. Open to all students in 7th through 11th grade, these training sessions are free to attend and are sponsored by the Chatham County Youth Commission, the Mike Hostilo Law Firm and Hostilo Helps. Food will be provided for attendees. https://bit.ly/learntomediate
THARROS PLACE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Local gift boutique The Fancy Pheasant will host an exclusive shopping party to benefit Tharros Place, a local nonprofit serving underage survivors of human trafficking. The benefit will feature amazing pop-up vendors, wine, a signature cocktail, and appetizers. Each vendor will donate an item for raffle with a minimum value of $50. This is a great chance to get a headstart on your holiday shopping at this premier shopping event. WHERE: The Fancy Pheasant, 2 E. Broad Street WHEN: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
5 – 7 p.m. MORE INFO: Tickets for the event are $30 and are available at https://give-usa.keela.co/the-fancy-pheasant-1113.
HEALTHY SAVANNAH MEETS WITH ADMIRAL RACHEL LEVINE
(SAVANNAH, GA.) Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, visited Savannah on October 22nd and met with the Healthy Savannah team to discuss one of her core priorities, the federal “Food is Medicine” initiative. Levine, who is the Assistant Secretary for Health & Head of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps., Department of Health and Human Services, expressed an interest in learning what Healthy Savannah’s REACH team and partners are doing to foster health equity, as well as their ideas and experiences in working with the people of Chatham County’s priority communities. ADM Levine spoke about her passion for addressing food insecurity and the importance of continuing to work together to establish stable long-term funding for those initiatives.
LOPL STORYWALK® CELEBRATION AT LAKE MAYER PARK PLAYGROUND
(SAVANNAH, GA) Join Live Oak Public Libraries (LOPL) from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov 16 to celebrate the opening day of its StoryWalk at Lake Mayer Park, a fun and interactive way to encourage reading and physical activity for people of all ages. Expect storytime, music, activities, games, snacks, dog treats and library card sign-ups. The first StoryWalk title at Lake Mayer Park Playground will be BIG DANCE, by children’s book author Aoife Greenham. Lake Mayer Park Playground is located at 1850 E. Montgomery Cross Rd., Savannah
All programming is free and open to the public. Go to https://liveoakpl.org for more information.
BIKES FOR KIDS
(Savannah, Ga.) Bike Walk Savannah is collecting gently used bikes for kids of all ages for a holiday giveaway with Blessings in a Bookbag. Bikes can be dropped off at 1301 A Lincoln St. on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Email info@bikewalksavannah.org for more information.
HEALTHY SAVANNAH RECOGNIZES CHAs; RECOMMENDS GETTING COVID/FLU VACCINES NOW BEFORE HOLIDAY GATHERINGS
(Savannah, Ga.) ‘Tis almost the season for getting together. But before everyone gathers for holiday feasting, celebrating and togetherness, Healthy Savannah wants to remind the public it’s time to update seasonal immunizations. The organization’s REACH team has launched a “Let’s Stay Healthy Together” campaign, to emphasize the importance of building immunity now to reduce vulnerability to seasonal respiratory illnesses once the holiday season is underway. The organization’s REACH Team also recently recognized 20 graduates of the Winter 2023 through Spring 2024 Community Health Advocate program in a celebration ceremony held on October 19 at the Vaden Automotive Corporate Office. (Link)
PODCAST FEATURING HEALTHY SAVANNAH’S ARMAND TURNER SPEAKING ON TRANSPORTATION EQUITY
(Savannah, Ga.) Armand Turner, deputy director of Healthy Savannah, was a recent guest on the podcast, #RemixEQLive. Turner, who also serves as the board chair of Friends of Tide to Town, and the project director of the CDC’s Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant, talks about active transportation and its role in advancing transportation equity and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in communities that have been underserved. During this episode, he also shares examples of how advocacy and partnerships influence city planning decisions that are equitable and health-oriented. Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/live/MGOub6BQS0w?si=yWpldeyoLItovbWh
THOMAS CLAXTON’S “ME, MYSELF, & US” CONCERT SERIES NOV. 9 AT GSU’S ARMSTRONG FINE ARTS AUDITORIUM
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Thomas Claxton’s “Me, Myself, & Us” concert series will welcome iconic artists to the stage at 7 p.m. on November 9. Former members of legendary bands including Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Duran Duran, Average White Band, The CBS Orchestra on the Late Show with David Letterman, as well as members of Chaka Khan, Steve Winwood, Robert Palmer and others, are scheduled to appear at the Fine Arts Auditorium at Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus, 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419. The mission of the MMU Concert Series is to promote music education by offering an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the musical timelines of our lives while simultaneously providing experiences and learning opportunities for students through its vast selection of concert experiences and master classes. The MMU Concert Series is proudly partnered with The Fred & Dinah Gretsch School of Music at Georgia Southern University. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1020404877457 Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/5tQWVfWGjaymSP6m/
https://memyselfandus.com/
KITTEN AND MORE KITTENS
(COASTAL PET RESCUE) 84 new kittens need homes. https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/adopt-a-cat
SAVANNAH TREE FOUNDATION
(GARDEN AND GUN) Savannah’s Iconic Oaks Are Dying. Here’s Why—and What Happens Next. https://gardenandgun.com/articles/savannahs-iconic-oaks-are-dying-heres-why-and-what-happens-next/
ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
(USA) Attention small business owners, have you filed this yet? Beginning on January 1, 2024, many companies in the United States will have to report information about their beneficial owners, i.e., the individuals who ultimately own or control the company. They will have to report the information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). FinCEN is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.https://www.fincen.gov/boi/small-business-resources
SAVANNAH COMMUNITY HEADLINES™ – celebrating 30 years in 2025
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