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Good morning Savannah! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How damaged Daffin Park oaks are changing Savannah's construction rules
  • How to save on October's Periop Leader Week in Savannah
  • What will CAT's newest board member mean for Savannah riders?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 68.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City works to restore live oaks damaged by Savannah Bananas construction (wtoc.com) — Savannah officials are working to restore nine live oaks in Daffin Park that were damaged during construction of the Savannah Bananas' new training facility near Grayson Stadium. City Manager Jay Melder says new protections, soil improvements, and parking changes will safeguard these iconic trees and could reshape how construction and vehicle access are managed around Savannah's historic oaks.
   

2. This Friday is your last day to save on registration for Periop Leader Week! (periopleader.com) — Periop Leader Week is coming to the Savannah Convention Center October 4–7, bringing educational tracks and networking for perioperative leaders. Individuals and groups who register by Friday, Sept. 18, can lock in $100 discounts and additional group savings, making now the best time for locals in the field to secure their spots.
   

3. CAT announces appointment to board of directors (wsav.com) — Chatham Area Transit has added Savannah business and media leader Mia Mance to its board of directors, replacing former member Bert Brantley. Her experience with the Savannah Downtown Business Association and local nonprofits is expected to shape how public transportation serves riders across Savannah and Chatham County in the coming years.
   

4. Savannah: Savannah Banana to debut on 'Dancing with the Stars' (wjcl.com) — A Savannah Bananas player, Jackson Olson, is stepping onto an even bigger stage as he debuts on Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars," airing locally on WJCL. After entertaining fans at Grayson Stadium and on TikTok, he's now trading baseball gear for ballroom shoes and hoping local viewers will cheer him on.
   

5. Savannah endocrinologist shares simple lifestyle steps to reverse prediabetes (wtoc.com) — A Savannah endocrinologist is urging residents to take prediabetes seriously and get screened, noting many people have it without knowing. She recommends cutting sugary drinks, including sweet tea, and adding simple daily exercise to help prevent progression to Type 2 diabetes and long-term complications.
   

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  • 9/14 Update on Elpis.
    When the lights get dim, this happens... Elpis is safe. In just a few months, he has gone from being rescued next to the carcass of his dead… (Nextdoor 2nd District)
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  • YMCA of Coastal Georgia posted a job opening for Sports Coordinator in Savannah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Savannah here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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