| TIDE TO TOWN AND CITY OF SAVANNAH BREAK GROUND ON FINAL PHASE OF TRUMAN LINEAR PARK TRAIL
(SAVANNAH, GA) Friends of Tide to Town and the City of Savannah held groundbreaking ceremonies for the final leg of the Truman Linear Park Trail on July 1. This final phase of the Truman will extend north from DeRenne Avenue and connect to the Police Memorial Trail, via 52nd Street. Construction will be managed by the City of Savannah. When fully constructed, this section of the Tide to Town urban trail system will be approximately 6 miles long. It will link 827 acres of existing parkland in Chatham County by connecting Lake Mayer to Daffin Park. Including the Daffin Park trail loop and the Lake Mayer trail loop, the total connected pathway will be approximately 9 miles.
https://carriagetradepr.com/tide-to-town-and-city-of-savannah-break-ground-on-final-phase-of-truman-linear-park-trail/ |
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| SUMMER CAMP
(SAVANNAH, GA) Carriage Tours of Savannah hosted a city-sponsored group of summer campers, providing them with a unique opportunity to learn about horse care. The campers, ranging in age from 8 to 18, including those with special abilities, learn about various aspects of horse care and grooming. They see how much the horses eat every day, and even get to try on different-sized horseshoes themselves to see how big the horses’ hooves are. Celebrating nearly 25 years of service in historic Savannah, Georgia, Carriage Tours of Savannah has been a cherished part of the city’s fabric.
https://carriagetradepr.com/carriage-tours-of-savannah-hosts-summer-campers-for-a-unique-learning-experience/ |
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| PEACE IN THE PARK CELEBRATION
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire will host the third annual Peace in the Park celebration at Daffin Park in Savannah on Sunday, September 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will celebrate peace in the local community and will offer opportunities to support peace, counter violence, become conflict-resilient and encourage unity. Visit: https://mediationsavannah.com/peaceinthepark/ |
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| WEEKLY HEALTHY SAVANNAH WALK
(SAVANNAH, GA) Join the Healthy Savannah team every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. for a #healthywalk or head out to explore a local trail on your own.
https://healthysavannah.org/healthy-activities/
Upcoming events:
- August 6 @ 7:30 am – Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd, Thuderbolt, GA
- August 13 @ 7:30 am – Liberty City Community Center, 1401 Mills B Lane Blvd, Savannah, GA
- August 20 @ 7:30 am – Lake Mayer Community Park, 1850 E Montgomery Cross Road, Savannah, GA
- August 27 @ 7:30 am – Daffin Park – Herty Dog Park, 2934 Bee Rd, Savannah, GA
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| ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK
(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) Breastfeeding moms, their families, and community supporters attended the Coastal Health District’s annual World Breastfeeding Week celebration on Saturday, August 3. The family-friendly event was held from 9-11 a.m. in Forsyth Park in Savannah and included a walk to support breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for most infants and can lower a baby’s risk of certain health conditions. Breast milk is easy to digest, with just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein for a baby’s growth and development. Breastfed babies usually get sick less often because breast milk contains antibodies that can protect infants from bacterial and viral infections. But breastfeeding moms need more support at home, in the workplace, and in the community. That’s why World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year to highlight the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for community support. For more information about local breastfeeding support services or to register for the World Breastfeeding Week event, visit coastalhealthdistrict.org/breastfeeding. |
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| NEED READING VOLUNTEERS
(SAVANNAH, GA) United Way of the Coastal Empire, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Savannah and the Savannah-Chatham County Public School (SCCPSS), is proud to expand Read United Buddies this school year and is seeking volunteer buddies. Read United Buddies is a volunteer-based structured reading tutoring program that focuses on building a connection with second and third-grade students and advancing their reading ability by focusing on fluency. To learn more: Visit United Way of the Coastal Empire’s volunteer website at https://www.unitedwayvolunteers.org |
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| APPLY TO LEADERSHIP SAVANNAH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Applications for the 2025 Leadership Savannah Class opened Monday, July 1 and will continue through Monday, September 30. The selections committee is seeking representation from a cross-section of the community to reflect the diversity of the community, including those active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organizations and ethnic and minority groups. The programs for the year are being finalized but are expected to consist of monthly interactive sessions led by top community experts within their fields. Applicants will be expected to attend all of the sessions to graduate. All applicants must go through selections and full program fees will be $3,500. For more information, please contact Jennifer Davenport at JDavenport@SavannahChamber.com or 912.644.6453.
https://www.savannahchamber.com/leadership-savannah/apply/ |
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| FOUNDER ROY AUSTIN
(BLUFFTON, SC) In four years, Libraries For Kids has supplied over 866,000 books to 8,576 schools, benefitting almost 2 million students, 20,000 teachers, and students’ families! https://libraries4kids.squarespace.com/home |
| GEORGIA EMPLOYEES
(SAVANNAH, GA) Are you retired from the state of Georgia? The Georgia State Retirees Association is a membership-based 501©4 agency. The GSRA advocates for active and retired state employees and educators. To become a member, visit: https://www.mygsra.com |
| HOLD THE DATE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Leadership Savannah class of 2002-2004 will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Nov 22, 2024. Hold the date. More info to come. |
| HORSES
(SAVANNAH, GA) Faith Equestrian invites you to their fall fundraiser at the Savannah Bottle Works this October 10th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Savannah Bottle Works. For tickets and more info
https://givebutter.com/OmFGAO |
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| HEALTHY SAVANNAH WARNS OF SUMMER COVID SURGE; REMINDS PUBLIC OF FREE VACCINES UNTIL NOVEMBER 30
(Savannah, Ga) It’s back-to-school time. For many parents, preparing students for a return to the classroom includes ensuring vaccinations are up-to-date. Healthy Savannah wants to remind those parents and all adults that now is the time to get their immunizations updated, too. The Coastal Health District is offering free vaccines for adults without insurance through November 30. The uninsured and underinsured can also still receive COVID-19 vaccines from several local providers through August 31 through the CDC’s Bridge Access Program.
https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-warns-of-summer-covid-surge-reminds-public-of-free-vaccines-until-november-30/ |
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