Community Corner
Savannah Greek Festival + Teenager Still Missing + Job Fairs
Here's a five-minute guide to the most important things going on around town today.
Happy Friday, Savannah! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.
First, today's weather:
Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 82 Low: 68.
Here are the top stories today in Savannah:
- The 70th annual Savannah Greek Festival kicked off this past Thursday. Each year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors who enjoy the foods and treats of rich Greek culture. This year's three-day festival, hosted by the St. Paul's Hellenic Center, will be doing online ordering and pick-up only due to COVID restrictions and the city's moratorium on large events. (WTOC)
- Savannah Police are asking the public's assistance in their search for a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for two weeks. Younique Garcia was last seen around 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 on the 700 block of Lavinia St. She is described as 5'7, 135 lbs. with crinkly hair, and was last wearing a black hoodie, white T-shirt, and black leggings. (WJCL News)
- Two job fairs are coming to the Savannah Job Center on Oct. 18th and 20th, hosted by WorkSource Coastal. (WSAV-TV)
- HOLA Savannah, which stands for Hispanic Outreach, Leadership, and Advocacy, is working to make the city a more inclusive place for all, especially during Hispanic Heritage Month. (WTOC)
- As the Savannah aluminum to-go cup pilot program comes to an end, participating restaurants say the program was a success with over 50,000 cups distributed over a two-month period. (WJCL News)
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Today in Savannah:
- Adult Relaxation - W. W. Law Library (3:00 PM)
- Bourbon and Blues Whiskey and Bourbon Tasting - Cohen's Retreat (6:00 PM)
- Downtown Delilahs Modern Burlesque Cabaret - Mata Hari's Speakeasy (9:30 PM)
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About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."
