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🌱 Rock 'N' Roll Marathon In Savannah + Kids' Career Fair

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sammi Caramela, your host of the Savannah Daily.

First, today's weather:

Windy and cool with rain. High: 54 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories today in Savannah:

  1. The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon returns to Savannah this weekend, making it the first major event in the city since before the pandemic. The festivities kicked off with Friday's Health and Fitness Expo, with the marathon and half marathon happening today and the 5K race taking place Sunday. Rolling road closures will take place throughout the city. (WJCL News)
  2. It's never too early to get kids thinking about their future! On Thursday, the Savannah Chatham County Public School System hosted its first-ever district "Kidz Biz Career Fair." Third- and fifth-grade students from each school in the district were transported to the Savannah Mall, where they had a chance to learn about high school career pathways and how business and industry can create future career opportunities for students. (Press Release Desk)
  3. The holiday season is already kicking off in Savannah, so you'll want to check out these fun and festive events throughout town. (Savannah Morning News)
  4. Several Savannah shops and restaurants will be supporting United Way of the Coastal Empire with a fundraising event today. (fox28media.com)
  5. How long will the Port of Savannah backlog and supply chain crisis last? According to a Georgia Southern University professor, it could continue into 2022. (WJCL News)

Today in Savannah:

  • Live Music Featuring Josh Nunn at Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint (12:00 PM)
  • Live Music on the Rooftop of Hotel Simone (5:00 PM)
  • Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! (6:00 PM)

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— Sammi Caramela

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