COMMUNITY HEADLINES – JANUARY 29, 2024

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition will meet @ 6:00 pm on February 5 at Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship, 425 W Montgomery Crossroad, Savannah, Ga. The Coalition supports faith-based organizations in Chatham County that work with their members and communities to build a culture of health. The Coalition is supported by Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, administrators of a five-year, $5.1 million Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant awarded by the CDC in September 2023.

https://healthysavannah.org/event/faith-and-health-coalition-meeting/2024-02-05/

(SAVANNAH CEO) Colonial Group, Inc. has announced that Michael Cornaire has received the Savannah-based company’s third annual Robert H. Demere, Jr. Soaring Eagle Award. The award’s 2023 recipient was revealed at the annual company party held at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

http://savannahceo.com/features/2024/01/savannah-based-colonial-group-announces-third-annual-robert-h-demere-jr-soaring-eagle-award-recipient/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah works and collaborates with nearly 200 organizations across Savannah to effectively complete the work of big-picture policy, system, and environmental change. In observation of Black History Month throughout February, Healthy Savannah is pleased to celebrate Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations among its partners. Healthy Savannah is the co-administrator, along with YMCA of Coastal Georgia, of a five-year, $5.1 million Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in September 2023. Organizations interested in volunteering or becoming a business partner should contact Healthy Savannah at https://healthysavannah.org/about/connect-with-us/. Visit https://healthysavannah.org/about/partners/ for links to the REACH partners.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Rotary Club of Savannah South announces its 2024 Crab Race Fundraiser and live auction to benefit P.A.C.K, and other local charities and community projects. The Race and Auction will be held from 4 to 8 p.m on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Coach’s Corner on Victory Drive in Thunderbolt.

https://carriagetradepr.com/rotary-south-announces-feb-17th-crab-race-fundraiser/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The YMCA Critz Tybee Run Fest continues the long-standing tradition of the Tybee marathon on Feb. 2 and 3. For full race information, visit TybeeRunFest.com.

(SAVANNAH TREE FOUNDATION) Savannah Tree Foundation is seeking to fill the position of nursery manager. More info: https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-nursery-manager-savannah-georgia/2341141179

(SAVANNAHNOW.COM) Tide-to-Town (TTT) is one of the city’s most ambitious projects, which has a 5-year planned budget of nearly $19 million. Those who support the project point to an influx of hotel-motel tax revenues, budgeted at $10 million over the next two years, as a sustained funding source for the trail network.

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/local/2024/01/18/savannahs-tide-to-town-network-has-wave-of-momentum/72047348007/

(SAVANNAH, GA) HOLD THE DATE for the State of Small Business in Savannah & The Metro Area, scheduled for April 30. Savannah area business leaders from different sectors will each have three minutes to present a brief overview of the current state of affairs in Chatham County as it pertains to their industries. They will then offer their key insights into what this means to the future of Savannah and the small business owner. The conference, presented by Savannah SCORE, is free and open to the public.

(LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY) This monthly meeting will be an overview of the transition process & how information about available community services is shared with young adults & their families (in school settings). The talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 1525 Dean Forest Rd #100, in Savannah. Please text Candy at 912-663-8573 to RSVP or for more information.

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT, Ga.) The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is a special program that provides nutrition education, vouchers to buy healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and more. The Coastal Health District is seeking volunteers throughout the eight-county public health district to attend a one-hour virtual WIC ambassador training session, offered every 3rd Friday of the month. If you are interested in becoming a WIC ambassador or to learn more about the program and share that information with others who might benefit, visit https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/programs-services/health-promotion-disease-prevention/wic-ambassadors/.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Resilient Coastal Georgia, a partner of the Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition has received the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire’s Community Partnership Award.

(SAVANNAH, GA) St. Andrew’s School is pleased to announce McDevitt Air and St. Joseph’s/Candler as title sponsors of its 38th Annual Auction Party for the Pre-K through grade 12 private school. The event, set for Saturday, Feb. 10 at The Collins Quarter in Forsyth Park, is the school’s largest fundraiser each year. Tickets may be purchased at https://saslions.com/auction/ and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live entertainment, and a silent auction. Sponsors for the event include Thomas & Hutton, Synovus Bank, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah, Landmark 24 Homes, Optim Orthopedics, The Positivity Project, Savannah Facial Plastic Surgery, Drs. Karen & Arthur Baker, Coca Cola Bottling, If You Can Dream It Travel, Chapel Hair, Java Burrito, JE Dunn Construction, Tybee Oyster Company, Clifton & Shannon Buck, Jeff & Stayce Koegler, Savannah Veterinary Medical Center and Dan & Racheal O’Mara.

https://saslions.com

(SAVANNAH BUSINESS JOURNAL) On Saturday, January 13, about 30 members of Boy Scout Troop 1 and Pack 1 joined up with volunteers from the Friends of Tide to Town for a trail cleanup along Wheaton Street. The volunteers picked up over 50 pounds of trash along Wheaton Street, near A.B. Williams Elementary School.

https://www.savannahbusinessjournal.com/news/nonprofits/jan-22—-boy-scouts-join-tide-to-town-volunteers-for-wheaton-st-cleanup/article_b859f35e-b63b-11ee-9898-b76e4fefa6e4.html

(FOX28Savannah) SCCPSS leaders learned skills to encourage and engage children in the classroom with reading. Emily Rubin, a national early language and literacy expert, taught SCCPSS teachers how to help students with early language skills. She spoke about the importance of early communication and how it leads to academic success. Hosted by Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition, the event was attended by 84 local leaders and educators who work with Savannah area Pre-K and Kindergarten-aged children.

https://fox28savannah.com/news/local/sccpss-leaders-learn-engaging-literacy-strategies-from-national-expert-emily-rubin#

Savannah On Wheels will host the third annual Savannah Cupid Ride at 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 10. This is a police-escorted, 5-mile bicycle ride through Savannah’s Historic District to raise money and awareness for Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation, & Relocation (GRRR). GRRR is a 501©(3) rescue organization which finds homes and provides medical care for medically challenged senior dogs who have been abandoned or lost their owners due to death or unfortunate circumstances. Its program, Last Stop Loved, represents a final place where these pups can find incredible love and caring as they spend their last days on earth. More information: www.SavannahCupidRide.org

(LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY) Do you know of a business that deserves recognition for hiring workers with different abilities? If so, here is your chance to recognize them. The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is seeking nominations for its 15th annual Night of Champions from 6-11 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at The Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island. The multifaceted event includes recognition of some of the area’s outstanding employers of differently-abled people, and the public is invited to nominate businesses for this recognition. Employee nominations may be completed online at https://ldssga.org/night-of-champions and will remain open until February 26, 2024.

(SAVANNAH Ga.) Savannah Yoga Center (SYC), a fixture in the Savannah yoga community and a supporter of the broader community since 2008, held the grand opening of its studio at its new location at 509 Barnard Street in Savannah on January 18th.

https://fox28savannah.com/news/local/savannah-yoga-center-expanding-ribbon-cutting-historict-district-barnard-street-kelley-boyd-yoga-classes-stretching-breathing-work-out-georgia-1-18-2024#

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Over the past year, representatives from Healthy Savannah have been working with community advocates to redesign the Savannah Chatham Food Policy Council (SCFPC). Now, the group’s purpose, focus, and organizational makeup have been restructured to address the current barriers of the food landscape in Chatham County in key areas of food access, affordability, transportation and trust issues.

https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-calls-on-city-and-county-to-enact-policies-to-improve-healthy-food-access-and-equity/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Philharmonic is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Spradley as the new Education manager. In his role, Spradley will lead the organization’s educational initiatives, fostering an appreciation for music and the arts within the community.

https://savannahphilharmonic.org/

(SAVANNAH TRIBUNE) Make your voice heard. Fill in your contact information to receive information and reminders about upcoming elections.

https://www.govotega.org/register-vote?SQF_SOURCEORGANIZATION=bvm

(SAVANNAH TRIBUNE) For the fourth consecutive year, Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, has been named among Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians in the 26th iteration of the publication’s annual list of influential people around the Peach State. https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/mayor-johnson-again-named-one-of-georgia-trends-100-most-influential-georgians/

(THE CURRENT GA) Savannah Tree Foundation plans to use a $1M grant to plant 1,600 trees in neighborhoods that need them most.

https://thecurrentga.org/2024/01/08/grants-will-grow-tree-canopy-in-savannah-st-marys/?utm_medium=email

(SAVANNAH, GA) This is the inaugural Savannah Bluegrass Festival. For many years Bluegrass concerts have been among the most popular in Savannah. Bands within this genre who have performed in Savannah include: The Dead South, Fireside Collective, Steep Canyon Rangers, Ricky Skaggs, Bela Fleck, Sierra Hull, Infamous Stringdusters and this year’s headline act, Yonder Mountain String Band. It only seemed logical to put together an all-day event featuring a legendary act like YMSB, supported by local Savannah bluegrass bands, and also allowing some up-and-coming regional bands to be a part of this momentous day.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/savannah-bluegrass-festival-presents-yonder-mountain-string-band-more-tickets-743619665437?utm_campaign=january-planting-seeds-%7C-festival-season-in-savannah-🎶📚🌸-%7C-2023-market-insights-%28quick-send%29&utm_content=jan2024-plantingseeds_02%252ejpg&utm_medium=email&utm_source=activepipe

(SAVANNAH, GA) Are you looking for a great volunteer opportunity for your student this summer? Apply for St. Joseph/Candler Hospital Summer Volunteer Program for 2024. All youth volunteers who meet the following requirements are welcome to apply:

– 14 years old BY June 1, 2024

– Entering 9th grade in the Fall of 2024

– Have a Grade Point Average of 80 or above

The deadline to apply is March 29, 2024. Contact Holly Weiss at weissh@sjchs.org or call the Volunteer Office at 912-819-6186.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Senior Citizens, Inc. (SCI), a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for area seniors, is seeking nominations for its annual Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award. This award honors people who have contributed significantly to their community, who inspire others by the difference they have made to their communities, and who best exemplify a life well lived. Nominees must be at least 70 years old and live within Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, or Liberty counties. Honorees must be able to attend the awards luncheon on May 9, 2024. To be considered, nominations must be received by February 2, 2024. For more details, please contact Anne Cordeiro at acordeiro@seniorcitizens-inc.org or at 912-236-0363.

Nominate here: https://seniorcitizensinc.org/legends-2024

(SAVANNAH, GA) Memorial Health’s Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah has scheduled a Safe Kids Coalition meeting from 1 – 2 p.m. on Monday, March 4. The meeting will have a virtual option but will meet in person at the Southwest Chatham Library conference room at 14097 Abercorn Street in Savannah. For more information, contact Jadan Santoyo, Safe Kids Program coordinator, at 912-665-8385 or jadan.santoyo@hcahealthcare.com.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Council on World Affairs will present “The Challenges of Global Food and Water Security” at 7 p.m. on Feb 22. The speaker is Caitlin Welsh, the director of the Global Food and Water Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC. The presentation will be held at the Skidaway Community Church. For tickets or membership visit: https://savannahcwa.org

(BRUNSWICK, Ga.) U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced new upgrades to the Port of Brunswick through the bipartisan infrastructure law. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock are delivering $15 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation to help upgrade infrastructure at the Port of Brunswick — improving operations, creating economic opportunities, and strengthening Georgia’s supply chains.

https://www.brunswickga.org

(SAVANNAH, GA) Join the Healthy Savannah team every Tuesday for a #healthywalk or head out to explore a local trail on your own. Join us for a two-mile walk at 7:30 a.m. on January 30 at Heartwood at Lake Mayer, 1850 Montgomery Cross Rd, Savannah, GA 31406.

https://healthysavannah.org/healthy-activities/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are reminding everyone 6 months and older that there’s still time to get a flu vaccine. Find a flu vaccine near you at https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/. For more information about Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant-funded adult vax initiatives in Savannah and Chatham County, visit https://healthysavannah.org/adult-immunization/.

(SAVANNAH, GA) January is National Hot Tea Month. Celebrate by brewing up a cup of Health Equi-Tea, a special blend created by Ashford Tea Company in partnership with Healthy Savannah. Health Equi-Tea is a loose, tasty tisane with great ingredients that can be served hot or cold. Enjoy this special blend of sliced turmeric, rooibos, fennel, Melissa’s leaves, coconut flakes, sea buckthorn, aloe vera, chamomile, sweet blackberry leaves, peppermint, blue cornflower blossoms, and chlorella algae powder. The ingredients come with a suite of potential health benefits, including reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, improving mood, and helping with sleep and relaxation.

https://ashfordtea.co/product/health-equi-tea/

(SAVANNAH, GA) You are invited to attend these FREE program evaluation training opportunities in 2024. Register by scanning the QR code or visit this link for Leadership 101 or this link for Leadership 201.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKrHIVi2XrOqAN0Tpk1XsKyPxOv5GQQL3tsin-djDdspdVCQ/viewform

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) Wondering if your cough is from COVID or the flu? Want to make sure you aren’t bringing either respiratory virus to your next family gathering? Now you can get free COVID and flu tests from seven testing kiosks in the Coastal Health District. The kiosks dispense two test kits – one for COVID and one for influenza. They are operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Savannah, Pembroke, St. Marys, Hinesville, Brunswick and Darien. Pre-registration for testing is not required but is available at https://register.testandgo.com/. There is no out-of-pocket cost for the tests provided through a DPH kiosk; for individuals with insurance, their insurance will be billed. In addition to testing, vaccination and good respiratory hygiene also help prevent the spread of COVID and flu. The Coastal Health District encourages everyone to frequently and thoroughly wash hands with soap and warm water, cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow to help prevent the spread of germs and stay home from work or school if you’re sick.

https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/free-testing-for-covid-and-flu-now-available-at-testing-kiosks-throughout-coastal-health-district/.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Tickets are now available – with early bird prices till 12/31/23 – for the Savannah High School class of 1974’s 50th reunion on June 8, 2024. Several exciting events are planned at various price ranges, including some FREE options. Join us for breakfast, a school tour of Savannah Arts, then dining and dancing at the Savannah Golf Club. All class members and friends of SHS 1974 are welcome.

tinyurl.com/SHS74Tix

(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.

https://healthysavannah.org/the-faith-and-health-coalition/

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