🌱 Impact Of Federal Funds + Parker's Home Opens Tuesday

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Savannah Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

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First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The City of Savannah's Board of Public Education held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to mark the completion of the New Hampstead K-8 School. The school can accommodate 1,500 students and connects to New Hampstead High School. The school's construction budget was $42.5 million and funded through ESPLOST. (fox28media.com)
2. Savannah-area leaders are speaking out about the positive impact the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act have had on the Savannah community. Leaders stated the funding allowed the county to start climate change mitigation efforts. There was also funding to incentivize the implementation of sustainable energy sources. The two laws are set to add new jobs to the area. (fox28media.com)
3. Savannah's newest homeless women's shelter, Parker's Home, is set to open on Tuesday. The shelter will assist over 180 women experiencing homelessness in Chatham County. Guests will get a mental health assessment, food, clothing, transportation, and most importantly - a bed. The shelter can house 100 individuals. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Teen Anime Club At The West Broad Library (4:30 PM)
• Campfire Night At Skidaway Island State Park (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Here's the latest list of adoption-ready pets in the Savannah area searching for a forever home including a rabbit named Lola Bunny and bulldog Diego with a cow print coat. (Savannah Patch)
• Savannah Magazine has released its list of winners from its annual reader-voted poll. Click to view the Best of Savannah 2022. (savannahmagazine)
• The City of Savannah is collecting community input on its Police Chief search. Click to take the survey. (City of Savannah)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.