(SAVANNAH, GA) Truckers will be treated to free lunches once again when the Feed a Trucker campaign continues on Monday, October 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The campaign is a project of Veteran Carriers and Enmarket, Savannah’s largest convenience store chain. Truckers can receive their meal by pulling into the Enmarket on Pine Barren Road and Highway 80.

https://carriagetradepr.com/veteran-carriers-and-enmarket-feed-a-trucker-campaign-continues-october-24/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Center Parc Credit Union will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting at its new Savannah-area flagship financial center, 5698-A Ogeechee Road on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at 11 a.m. The new comprehensive financial services center becomes Center Parc Credit Union’s first stand-alone facility in the Savannah area, as its two existing branches in the area are located inside the Pooler Walmart at 160 Pooler Parkway and the Savannah Walmart at 6000 Ogeechee Road.

https://carriagetradepr.com/center-parc-credit-union-to-cut-ribbon-on-new-savannah-area-flagship-center/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run has become an iconic event in historic Savannah, Georgia. Visitors travel from all over for the only opportunity to challenge the 5.5% grade of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. A 5K, 10K, and a 15K “double pump” are available, along with a kid’s fun run. With an average attendance of over 5,000 runners, the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run continues to be one of the biggest events in Savannah every year!

Register here: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=445b27e66f848874c7cb

(SAVANNAH, GA) The YMCA of Coastal Georgia and Healthy Savannah has expanded the Fresh Express no-cost fresh food distribution program with a third permanent site and its own day! The third site is at 40th and Waters and the upcoming dates are November 4 and December 2. The two other locations are at Curtis V. Cooper Family Health and the Moses Jackson Center, with these upcoming dates: November 18 and December 16. Fresh Express provided more than 6,600 pounds of fresh fruits, vegetables and bread to communities with low access to fresh foods in 2021. Interested in volunteering? Contact Laura Schmarkey, YMCA of Coastal Georgia director of outreach programs at laura.schmarkey@ymcaofcoastalga.org, or visit YMCAofCoastalGA.org/Volunteer. Fresh Express is supported by the YMCA of Coastal Georgia and Healthy Savannah through the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health grant awarded through the CDC. https://ymcaofcoastalga.org/freshexpress

(CONVENIENCE STORE NEWS) Colonial Group Inc. named Alexandra McCants to the newly created role of vice president of human resources for the Savannah, Ga.-based group of companies. As vice president of human resources, McCants’ responsibilities will be to partner with Colonial Group’s leadership and the human resources team to provide human resources support to employees within the corporate and subsidiary companies of the family-owned business founded in 1921.

https://csnews.com/people-move-bounteous-colonial-group-vp-racing-fuels

(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) Wondering how to produce effective video content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and beyond? Looking for a better plan? Discover how to create a video content strategy to serve marketing goals.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Jessica Belfry, chair of the Savannah SCORE chapter, has announced the new leadership team for the volunteer mentoring group including Dr. Valerie Reynolds who joins the team as vice chair. The executive committee, headed by Belfry, also includes Ned Duffy, treasurer; Liz Kelley, social media chair; DeLisa Clift, Michael Siegel, Gary Johnson, Warren Bimblick, and William Bruner.

www.Savannah.score.org

(SAVANNAH, GA) The City of Savannah is actively recruiting for a program manager to oversee a Grant Planning initiative. Application period ends October 31. Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/savannah/jobs/3767950/program-coordinator-social-determinants-of-health?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Meet Natasha, or Potato as her foster mother has become fond of calling her. Originally, this girl was afraid of not only her shadow but also the outside. She has progressed leaps and bounds and is ready to join your family! Natasha walks perfectly on a leash, even if it is a little slow.

Food is a big motivator for her and she will do almost anything for a treat or some yummies. At home she loves to snuggle on the couch and uses a little ramp to get up and down on her own. Natasha isn’t looking for a fast paced home or life style and would prefer a quiet abode where she can nap or just be by your side and soak up all the love she can. This senior girl doesn’t let any of that stop her from living life to her fullest! With a big smile and even bigger personality, she can’t wait for you to meet her!

https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2022-d-052-natasha/

(THE CURRENT) Exploring Georgia rivers is easier with this River Guide app. The app is for anyone who wants to paddle, swim, fish, boat or otherwise explore Georgia’s waterways. The app draws information from Joe Cook’s river guide books and Suzanne Welander’s river guide books as well as from the state’s riverkeepers, water trail groups and commercial outfitters. https://thecurrentga.org/2022/10/18/exploring-georgia-rivers-is-easier-with-this-river-guide-app/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=All%20-%20The%20Current&utm_campaign=8136ffded6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_10_12_09_12&utm_term=0_a869d97c8b-8136ffded6-165021960&mc_cid=8136ffded6&mc_eid=6618160724

(SAVANNAH, GA) RJTR, the firm that designed the Junior Achievement Colonial Group Discovery Center, has won a design excellence award for the building.

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6983887660012474368/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Chatham Academy got a lot more than just a teacher when it brought Brittany Dino on board this year. This powerhouse and go-getter will be running in the New York City Marathon on November 6. As one of the top world marathons, it is an accomplishment just to be able to participate. Dino “time qualified,” which means having a qualifying run time of 1 hour, 29 minutes or less. That equates to an eight-minute mile for 26 miles. What makes this even more incredible is she did it knowing she would need to have brain surgery. Thinking it might be one of her last races, Dino went all out and time qualified on the second to last run.

http://www.chathamacademy.com

(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) Explore Facebook changes with Social Media Examiner with Jerry Potter featuring Allie Bloyd.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Chamber Announces Winners of the 2022 Annual Chamber Business Awards https://carriagetradepr.com/2022-business-award-winners-announced-in-savannah/

(SAVANNAH TRIBUNE) Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are pleased to announce that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has affirmed that $1,086,000 in Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant funding will be made available over the next year to reduce health disparities and increase access to health and nutritional resources across African-American and Hispanic/Latino Americans in across Savannah and Chatham County.

https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/cdc-dedicates-more-than-1-million-to-savannah-area-in-the-fifth-year-of-reach-grant-funding/

(WECANDOTHIS.HHS.GOV) Spread the word! Updated #COVID19 vaccines are here for everyone 12 or older to help protect against Omicron. Get your updated vaccine if it’s been 2 months since your last dose and encourage the people you know to get one, too..#WeCanDoThis

(SAVANNAHGA.GOV) Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Do you want to improve your credit score? Sign up for this Lunch and Learn. The credit experts from Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) will provide unbiased tips on improving your score, disputing errors on your report, and monitoring your credit. In-person class at 801 E. Gwinnett Street. Online attendees must register.

https://savannahga.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpfuCtrTMsHNe8Fyuqw_6SxcCi3icqlIWb

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Marketing Manager will be responsible for the development and creation of content for messaging across all physical and digital platforms supporting Colonial Group, Inc. (CGI)  Job duties and qualification requirements are available online at: https://globalus63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/colonialgroup/Site/CANDIDATEPORTAL/Posting/View/1791

(HHS.GOV) Get a booster and protect yourself against the worst outcomes of COVID. Find COVID boosters near you at https://www.vaccines.gov/.

(HHS.GOV) Get your flu vaccine by Halloween!

(THE CURRENT) The previously reported start date for city-sponsored glass recycling in Savannah was Oct. 1. That didn’t happen. Glasswrx LLC was awarded a contract in August to collect the city’s glass at multiple drop-off sites around the city. Co-founder and general manager Chris Fisher said Tuesday he’s now aiming for a Nov. 1 start date.

https://thecurrentga.org/2022/08/16/company-helps-coastal-georgia-put-old-bottles-jars-to-new-uses/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=All%20-%20The%20Current&utm_campaign=b8f66cef9c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_10_11_09_37&utm_term=0_a869d97c8b-b8f66cef9c-165021960&mc_cid=b8f66cef9c&mc_eid=6618160724

(WTGS) Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia announced that CDC has confirmed $1,086,000 in REACH grant funding to Savannah and Chatham County. Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant funding will be made available over the next year to increase access to health and nutritional resources for African-American and Hispanic/Latino American populations in the area, according to the organization.

https://fox28media.com/news/local/cdc-dedicates-over-1-million-to-savannah-area-with-reach-grant-funding

(SAVANNAH, GA) Thousands filled the park for the Phil the Park concert. Presented by Savannah Philharmonic (SavPhil), with support from the City of Savannah, presenting sponsor Colonial Group, Inc. and media sponsor WTOC. The concert was held in Forsyth Park on Saturday, October 8, 2022. https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/09/thousands-return-savannah-philharmonics-phil-park-event/ Photo by WTOC.

(WTOC) Feed the Hungry is expanding during the season of giving. State Representative Carl Gillard has announced the nonprofit will be holding three different dinners at the Enmarket Arena in Savannah. This will be the first time since the beginning of the pandemic where people will be able to have a sit-down dinner in person. Representative Gilliard says they will be able to feed around 6,000-10,000 guests.

https://www.wtoc.com/video/2022/10/03/feed-hungry-host-dinners-enmarket-arena/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah is working with Charles T. Brown’s Equitable Cities to take a closer look at how parks in several of Savannah’s priority neighborhoods can better serve the surrounding community. Members of Equitable Cities visited Savannah in September to begin this analysis on the first three of the six parks. Another group will return in October to audit the remaining three.

https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-explores-equitable-changes-at-six-neighborhood-parks/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Save the Date for SAFE Shelter’s Annual Gala, one of the most important sources of funding for the SAFE Shelter. The 2022 Annual SAFE Shelter Gala will be held on November 12, 2022, at the Palmetto Club at The Landings on Skidaway Island. Tickets are available for purchase now.

https://safeshelter.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2022Gala/PURCHASETICKETS/tabid/1313921/Default.aspx

(CHATHAM COUNTY, GA) The Chatham County Health Department is offering the flu vaccine by appointment. The vaccine will be available during regular hours of operation, Monday through Friday. Residents can call the health department at 912-356-2441 to schedule an appointment. Two drive-through flu vaccination clinics will also take place. The first was held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19 at the Savannah Civic Center. The second will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at the Georgia Tech Savannah campus located at 210 Technology Circle on Savannah’s westside. No appointment is necessary at the drive-through clinics. To get more information on the flu please visit coastalhealthdistrict.org/flu.

https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/flu-vaccine-available-beginning-october-3rd-several-drive-through-vaccination-clinics-scheduled/

(CHATHAM COUNTY, GA) Islands High School in Savannah has once again joined a statewide campaign led by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA) to stop sexual bullying. The “Step Up. Step In.” campaign teaches students how to spot sexual bullying and what to do when it happens. The Coastal Health District’s Adolescent Health and Youth Development (AHYD) Program is leading the effort locally. For more information about the campaign, or to access Step Up. Step In. resources for schools, visit GASUSI.org.

(WJCL.COM) The Savannah Ghost Pirates announced Monday the team’s revised 2022-2023 home schedule for their inaugural season. The Ghost Pirates will play 36 of their 72 regular-season games at Enmarket Arena, beginning with their home opener on November 5 against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Games on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday will begin at 7:00 p.m. while Friday games will start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon games will begin at 3:00 p.m. There are two exceptions to this: Friday, December 31 (5:00 p.m.) and Thursday, February 9 (10:30 a.m.).

https://www.wjcl.com/article/ghost-pirates-announce-revised-2022-23-home-schedule/41170268

(WJCL) Hollywood superstar and comedian Adam Sandler is coming to the Hostess City of the South this fall. The Enmarket Arena announced this week that Sandler, along with a surprise guest, will perform Monday, November 14 at the venue.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/adam-sandler-savannah-enmarket-arena-comedy-tour/41191241

TICKETS ON SALE FOR ANNUAL SAVANNAH FUNDRAISER TO HELP THE BLIND

(WJCL) t’s almost time to dine in the dark with the Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision. Tickets for the annual Dining in The Dark fundraiser went on sale Monday, and the Dining in the Dark chair says it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s gala will be held on January 26 at the Enmarket Arena.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-dining-in-the-dark-tickets-blind/41201247

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) Stronger protection against COVID-19 is available in the Coastal Health District as all 8 county health departments now offer updated booster shots. These reformulated booster vaccines target the original strain of the COVID-19 virus plus the omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. Appointments for COVID-19 vaccination, including bivalent boosters, can be scheduled online at chdcovidvax.org or by calling your local county health department. https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/bivalent-booster-shots-now-available-in-the-coastal-health-district/

(THE CURRENT) The Current recently announced it has developed a central community calendar to track local government meeting schedules and agendas. The goal of the project, which took 6 months to develop, is to make government participation as painless as possible for Coastal Georgians.

https://thecurrentga.org/2022/09/16/the-current-develops-central-community-calendar-to-track-local-government-meeting-schedules-and-agendas/

(SAVANNAHGA.GOV) This is an online class you don’t want to miss! In this series, business consultant & mentor, Zenetria Ward of ZenWard Solutions, helps you gain an overall understanding of how to market your products and services to your customers in today’s economy. You’ll learn the 7-Step Marketing Process, how to conduct marketing research, pricing, social media, promotional marketing, and much more! The class meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 pm EST. The fall session is ongoing through 1/3/23. Take one class or take them all. Registration required.

https://savannahga.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scuuvqDkjGNxp06w4jD-YwW0GzsgnkCmk

(SAVANNAH, GA) This black carpet affair is sure to be another huge success, reflecting a mission to collectively highlight the best our community has to offer, empowering a diverse culture of African American professionals, entrepreneurs, and the community at large in the Savannah Metro area. The Gala has consistently sold out and you don’t want to miss it, so register early. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Tickets can be purchased at www.gsbcc.org under Events.

(GARDEN CITY, GA) S2S Facts is gearing up for its 3rd annual Drive Through Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 29 at the Garden City Recreation Gym Lot. Email s2sbtg@gmail.com for more information or call 912-201-1946 on how to participate.

(HILTON HEAD, SC) Laurie Brown, founder and owner of Aunt Laurie’s, announced the date for the next Lowcountry Ladies Luncheon to be held at The Golf Club at Indigo Run is November 4, 2022. The event is intended to help support local women owned businesses to grow personally and professionally. Registration is now open, and seating is limited. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-lowcountry-ladies-luncheon-tickets-392702382397

For more information about Aunt Laurie’s, visit www.auntlauries.com or contact Laurie Brown 843-415-8230 – laurie@auntlauries.com.

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) With the addition of a new kiosk at Georgia Southern University in Savannah, there are now four locations for free COVID-19 PCR testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the Coastal Health District. A state-wide map of kiosk locations and a short video about using the kiosks can be found at https://dph.georgia.gov/covidtesting.

https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/additional-covid-pcr-test-and-go-kiosk-available-in-the-coastal-health-district/

(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:

November 30th @ 12pm

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