COMMUNITY HEADLINES – APRIL 25, 2022

THE SOUNDTRACK OF SAVANNAH
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Philharmonic announces its 2022-2023 schedule with a wide-ranging musical program that takes advantage of Savannah’s musical traditions and varied venues as it brings “The Soundtrack of Savannah” to downtown squares, Savannah neighborhoods, surrounding communities, and historic sites. Along with the full schedule of all kinds of music, SavPhil unveiled a new and more affordable pricing structure for subscriptions to its ticketed events. Subscription prices for the seven concerts range from $420 to $56 for students. To buy season ticket subscriptions, visit savannahphilharmonic.org or call 912.232.6002.
ENMARKET APPOINTS MATT CLEMENTS AS PRESIDENT
(CSTOREDECSIONS.COM) Matt Clements has been promoted to president of Enmarket, the largest convenience store chain in Savannah, Ga. Clements succeeds Brett Giesick, who had served in the position since 2017 and was recently named chief operating officer for Colonial Group Inc., the Savannah, Ga.-based group of companies that includes Enmarket.
HEALTHY SAVANNAH AND COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT REMIND THE PUBLIC OF THE TOBACCO 21 LAW
(SAVANNAH, GA) Georgia Department of Health’s Coastal Health District and Healthy Savannah are launching a new campaign with Savannah area retailers to remind the public of Georgia’s Tobacco 21 Law which prohibits tobacco and vaping products from being sold to anyone under 21 years of age. The campaign also provides resources to young people and others interested in quitting. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable and premature death in the United States. Nearly all tobacco use begins during youth and young adulthood. For Healthy Savannah, this current campaign to raise awareness of the Tobacco 21 law aligns with the organization’s long history of striving to raise health outcomes across the Savannah area. In 2010, Healthy Savannah implemented the “BreatheEasy Savannah” campaign to pass Savannah’s Smoke-Free Smoke-Free Air Ordinance, which prohibits smoking from all of the city’s public places and workplaces.
NEW PRICING, NEIGHBORHOOD SERIES, NEW LOOK
(SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS) Savannah Philharmonic leaders Keitaro Harada and Amy Williams talk about making their concerts and events more accessible.
ENMARKET DONATES 500 GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL TO ASSIST IN BRYAN COUNTY TORNADO CLEANUP
(FOX 28 ) Enmarket, Savannah’s largest convenience store chain, has donated 500 gallons of diesel fuel to assist the residents of north Bryan County with cleanup efforts following last week’s devastating tornado destruction in areas around Pembroke and Black Creek. Enmarket partnered with Badger Rental Services to help fuel fleets of trucks, tractors and construction equipment provided by volunteers helping clean up trees and storm debris. https://carriagetradepr.com/enmarket-donates-500-gallons-of-diesel-fuel-to-assist-in-bryan-county-tornado-cleanup/
WHY YOUR FACEBOOK GROUP IS FAILING AND HOW TO FIX IT
(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) Has your Facebook group engagement dropped off? Want to inject new life into your community? Discover some of the biggest mistakes businesses make with Facebook Groups and how to fix them.
HEALTHY SAVANNAH CELEBRATES 15th ANNIVERSARY
(SAVANNAH TRIBUNE) Healthy Savannah celebrates its 15th anniversary in May. Healthy Savannah was formed as the Healthy Savannah Initiative in 2007 by the Savannah mayor at the time, Otis Johnson. Mayor Otis Johnson realized the importance of acknowledging the ways in which health disparities in our cities lead to chronic health issues and set about creating an organization that would instill a culture of health in Savannah.
FREE CLASS: DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY
(SAVANNAHGA.GOV) What does it take to do business with the City of Savannah? Sign up to find out. This workshop will take place on April 27 at 1:30 p.m. and will give guidance on registering as a supplier with the City, demonstrate how to prepare and submit a bid/proposal responses, and advise of what happens after contract award. There will be time to talk with a representative from the Purchasing division. Registration is required: https://savannahga.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrf-yppjMsHdX0821q1T3Zklw_lP5pzVJr
COLONIAL GROUP RETIREES RECOLLECT 100 YEARS OF COMPANY HISTORY AT CENTENNIAL BOOK LAUNCH
(CONNECT SAVANNAH) On Tuesday, April 19, a project one hundred years in the making was placed in the hands of some of the people who helped develop a Savannah-based company into one of America’s largest privately held companies with several diverse subsidiaries. A 100th-anniversary book on the history of Colonial Group Inc. was presented to a group of 70+ Colonial retirees who gathered for a luncheon at the Enmarket Headquarters to receive their copies of the book. While the company is still family-owned and led by the fourth generation of the Demere family, at its heart is a group of more than 2,000 dedicated employees, also known as the “Colonial family.” Many of those gathered had served Colonial since its earliest days and all were instrumental in developing the story revealed on the pages of the book entitled, “Mixing Oil and Water.”
FUNDRAISER
(TYBEE ISLAND, GA) The Tybee Island Art Festival for Ukrainian Children will be held on May 5, 2022, from 3-8 p.m. at North Beach Bar and Grill. The proceeds will go to the Polish American Children’s Relief Fund for Ukraine, polafund.com. For more information, contact Michael Matthews at 912.996.5157.
KAREEM MCMICHAEL
(SAVANNAH, GA) On May 13th, Brightside Child & Family Advocacy (formerly Savannah CASA) will host the 14th Annual Dancing with Savannah Stars (DWSS) at Victory North. On this day, thirteen community members paired with professional dancers will show off their dance moves to compete for the coveted DWSS trophy. In addition, each dancer will take on an ambitious fundraising goal of $10,000. Kareem McMichael will be dancing and raising money. To give directly, visit https://savannahcasa.networkforgood.com/projects/149666-kareem-mcmichael-s-fundraiser.
DD NEEDS A HOME
(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Meet DD, approx. 2yr old Lab mix. She is a sweetheart! Loves to play, doesn’t mind cats and wants to meet every other dog she sees. DD likes car rides and is looking for family to love. DD was transferred to Coastal Pet Rescue from the Pembroke Animal Shelter due to loss of power at the facility following the recent tornado.
SAVANNAH-AREA LEADERS CALL FOR CLIMATE ACTION
(THE CURRENT) Over the last decade, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has noticed how a changing climate has threatened his city, and he’s calling on the U.S. Senate to protect it. Johnson, along with Savannah Alderman Nick Palumbo, a former U.S. Foreign Service Agent, and Army veteran and Chatham County Commissioner Aaron “Adot” Whitely, emphasized the national security risk connected to climate change in their appeal to the Senate. In November, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better plan including $550 billion earmarked for climate and environmental protection solutions. That legislation, however, has stalled in the U.S. Senate.
COLONIAL GROUP SEEKS ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL ASSISTANT
(SAVANNAH, GA) Colonail Group is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Legal Assistant. They will work closely with and provide comprehensive support to the CFO and General Counsel. Primary areas of focus will be contract management, know your customer documentation, insurance administration, litigation monitoring, corporate governance documentation, and other general matters. This person is a detail-oriented individual and self-driven team member who will be responsible for gathering information from across the company and business partners and organizing and synthesizing such information. This individual demonstrates excellent internal customer service as well as multi-tasking skills. This is a full-time position at Colonial Group, Inc.’s corporate headquarters in Savannah. Prior experience in a corporate executive office or as a law firm legal assistant or paralegal (corporate or litigation) is preferred, although consideration will be given to other applicable work experience.
SAVANNAH DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ATTEND COCKSPUR ISLAND COMMUNITY DAY AT FORT PULASKI
(USACE, SAVANNAH DISTRICT) Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District attended the Cockspur Island Community Day at Fort Pulaski National Monument on April 18. The event kicked off the beginning of National Park Week and brought together organizations that work with Fort Pulaski National Monument. For more information on National Park Week, visit: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/national-park-week.htm
RUN FOR WISHES
(SAVANNAH, GA) Run for Wishes has a new location! Join Make-a-Wish Georgia on April 30th for Run for Wishes on Isle of Hope. Whether you’re a runner or walker, you’ll experience beautiful scenery through Isle of Hope, including the final miles along Bluff Drive. Best of all, all the money raised from this event will help life-changing wishes for local children fighting critical illnesses.
BOOST YOUR YOUTUBE VIDEO TRAFFIC
(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) Are your YouTube videos getting really low (or zero) views? Wondering how to boost traffic on your channel? Discover the keys to attracting more viewers to your YouTube channel.
TOBACCO-FREE LIVING
(SAVANNAH, GA) #ThisIsQuitting has your back. Text VAPEFREEGA to 88709 to begin your quitting journey.
CYBER-ATTACKS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Seimitsu shares 3 ways to mitigate cyber-attacks.
WE REMEMBER MAMA LUNCHEON – MAY 6
(HOSPICE SAVANNAH) Tickets are now available for Hospice Savannah’s annual We Remember Mama luncheon on Friday, May 6th at 12:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Club. Proceeds from this elegant and wonderfully moving luncheon support Hospice Savannah’s Story Keeping program, one of our Healing Arts. Story Keeping gathers memories and life stories from our patients for their loved ones to cherish for generations to come. No other hospice in this area offers such a meaningful way to honor and remember the significant moments in someone’s life. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-remember-mama-luncheon-tickets-313747977647
READY SET GO BACK TO SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Ready Set Go Back to School, Inc. in partnership with Savannah Chatham Board of Education, is gearing up to host its 14th Annual Drive Thru Back to School Giveaway. Last year hundreds of families in our area were provided various back-to-school essentials to help their children jump-start to a productive school year. This year’s event will be on Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are now available: https://form.jotform.com/RSGBTS/ready-set-go-back-to-school-sponsor
APRIL IS NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH
(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) This annual campaign from the US Department of Health and Human Services raises awareness of the health disparities that impact racial and ethnic minority populations. The theme for the 2022 campaign is “Give Your Community a Boost.” The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected communities of color. The vaccine and booster shots are the best tools to prevent the transmission and spread of the disease. Give Your Community a Boost not only asks participants to share information about the importance of the vaccine and booster, but to stop the spread of COVID-19 and vaccine misinformation. Learn about Healthy Savannah’s community health advocate program: https://healthysavannah.org/community-advocate-program/
TELFAIR MUSEUM DAYS
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Jepson Center and Telfair Academy now offer FREE admission on the weekends starting April 2nd to August 28. Now open to residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty counties inGeorgia, and Beaufort and Jasper in South Carolina. The Jepson Center and the Telfair Academy are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CHATHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SCHEDULES TEEN MENINGITIS VACCINATION EVENT
(CHATHAM COUNTY) The Chatham County Health Department will hold a teen meningitis vaccination clinic from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 at Jenkins High School in the cafeteria. No appointments necessary. Parents who are unsure if their teen needs this immunization are encouraged to call the health department at 912-356-2441.
SAVANNAH CORNER STORE INITIATIVE BRINGS PRODUCE TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
(WTGS) Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia received a city grant to continue providing healthy food to underserved communities through the three-year-old Corner Store Initiative. In 2019, the pair received a joint $3.4 million Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant to pursue the program. Now, six local corner stores are participating.
FASTPITCH
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Creative Coast’s FastPitch event is back. The event allows contestants to each make a 5-MINUTE PITCH of their ventures in front of a live audience, including investors. FastPitch 2022 will take place live and in person on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Service Brewing, which is located at 574 Indian Street. Tickets can be purchased by visiting https://thecreativecoast.org/programs/fastpitch/.
FAITH AND HEALTH COALITION
(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) Are you a faith-based organization in Savannah/Chatham County interested in encouraging a culture of health among your members and the broader community?
Please join the Faith and Health Coalition at our next virtual meeting to discuss the importance of health within our community. Please email FaithAndHealth@healthysavannah.org for the meeting link. For more information visit the Faith and Health Coalition page on the Healthy Savannah website.
Meeting Dates:
March 30th @ 12pm
May 25th @ 12pm
July 27th @ 12pm
September 28th @ 12pm
November 30th @ 12pm
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