🌱 Savannah Tech Training Nurses Faster + 2 New Cubs At Oatland!

Happy Tuesday, Savannah! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 79 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. As the healthcare industry works to fill ongoing shortages, Savannah Tech is offering an accelerated course to get nursing aides in the workforce sooner. The accelerated program fits the two-semester program into an under-eight-week intensive, with classes scheduled twice a week for eight hours a day. Though the newest semester kicked off yesterday, Savannah Tech reports it is still accepting applications for the program. (WTOC)
2. Two new residents have joined Cougar Crossing at the Oatland Island Wildlife Center! A pair of cougar cubs, originally found in a backyard in Washington State, traveled to the Memphis Zoo before relocating to their new Savannah home. The center celebrated the arrival of the yet-unnamed six-month-olds on Sunday; they'll receive their names in a special fundraiser by the Friends of Oatland Island. (WTOC)
3. Looking for a new job here in Savannah? Check out this week's newest local job listings, courtesy of Patch and ZipRecruiter. Industries include customer service, truck driving, HVAC, and business operation. Some jobs also offer work-from-home opportunities. (Savannah Patch)

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Today in Savannah:

• Michelangelo, Masaccio And Giotto: The Chapels That Defined The Renaissance (Free Webinar) - Hosted By Dr. Rocky Ruggiero (11:30 AM)
• Wacoal Fit For The Cure Event - Dillard's, Savannah Mall (9:00 AM)
• AARP Free Tax Assistance - Southwest Library (10:00 AM)
• Financial Literacy Workshop - Islands Branch Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Yesterday (Mar. 7) marked National Be Heard Day, an event to encourage small businesses to make their presence known. In recognition of the event, Step Up Savannah recognized the importance small businesses have on the community and shared five ways to support them. (Facebook)
• The Celtic Heritage Festival is returning to Forsyth Park this Friday, Mar. 11! (WTOC)
• What happens when you combine Elvis Presley and William Shakespeare? A stage-worthy celebration of song and drama! Join the students of SCAD's School of Entertainment Arts at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts as they present "All Shook Up" this week. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.