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1. City of Savannah Awarded Federal, State Funding for Stormwater Master Plan • Savannah Herald (savannahherald.com) — Savannah has secured more than $2.2 million in federal and state funding to advance a comprehensive stormwater master plan, with the city contributing an additional local match. The project will model flooding, sea level rise, and drainage bottlenecks across Savannah, helping prioritize future infrastructure upgrades and directly addressing residents' top concern of flooding and stormwater management.
2. Chatham County Commissioners approve moratorium on large-scale data centers (wsav.com) — Chatham County commissioners in Savannah have imposed a 155-day moratorium on large data centers in unincorporated areas while they study impacts on electricity, water, noise, and infrastructure. The pause could shape future development, tax revenue, and even school funding, as leaders debate whether big data centers belong near growing Savannah neighborhoods at all.
3. Lutheran Church of the Ascension honors 9/11 victims through special service (wsav.com) — In downtown Savannah, the Lutheran Church of the Ascension held a special service Friday to honor those lost on September 11, 2001. The pastor and congregants shared deeply personal memories from New York and abroad, using the gathering to reflect on how 9/11 still shapes their faith, community, and understanding of the nation today.
4. Savannah first responders honor 9/11 legacy 25 years later (wtoc.com) — Savannah police officers and firefighters gathered Friday to honor the lives lost and sacrifices made by first responders on September 11, 2001, reflecting on how that day still shapes their service. Younger firefighters shared childhood memories and personal inspirations, emphasizing dedication, sacrifice, and keeping 9/11 stories alive for future generations in Savannah.
5. Medical prep essentials: How to build a hurricane emergency kit (wtoc.com) — Savannah-area health professionals are urging residents to assemble a dedicated medical go-bag now, before any hurricane threatens the coast. Memorial Health experts explain what documents and supplies to pack, how to use smartphone Medical ID features, and why family communication plans and generator safety are critical for Coastal Empire households during evacuations and storm cleanup.
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