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🌱 Worker Shortages Despite High Employment + Holiday Fire Safety
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Savannah.
Hey, Savannah! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Savannah.
First, today's weather:
An afternoon shower in spots. High: 77 Low: 61.
Here are the top 4 stories in Savannah today:
- The number of employed Georgians has reached a record high, but many industries are still facing major staffing shortages that impact essential operations. Labor Commissioner Mark Butler says new job creation is still growing faster than new workers entering the labor force in industries like health care, retail, accommodations, and food services. In Savannah, several groups, including the Opportunity Center at Goodwill, are hoping to close the gaps in the hospitality industry with local career fairs. (WTOC)
- The holiday season may be considered the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also a time of increased fire risk. According to the Savannah Fire Department, many of these fires are completely preventable, especially those involving space heaters and overloaded extension cords. To help, the Department shared its top fire safety tips for local residents to follow throughout the holidays. (fox28media.com)
- The former pastor of a recently-demolished historic Savannah church said he was "shocked" that the East Broad Street building came down last week. Pastor Eric Jackson led Faith on the Move Ministries for nearly 20 years and didn't expect it to be torn down because of its historical significance. Old papers found in the church indicated civil rights icons like Andrew Young and Martin Luther King, Jr. had visited the sanctuary in 1967. (WTOC)
- Looking for some fun activities in town this weekend? Check out our list of upcoming Savannah-area events happening over the next few days. (Savannah Patch)
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Today in Savannah:
- Closing Shoe Sale At Warehouse Sale (9:00 AM)
- Live Music Featuring Josh Nunn At Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint (6:00 PM)
- Performance Of "Vivian and Bill's Christmas Party" At Club One (7:30 PM)
- Modern Burlesque Cabaret At Downtown Delilahs (9:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Savannah Children's Theatre: "The wrath of Lucy is great AND terrible. Fortunately, A Charlie Brown Christmas is just great! Only 4 shows remaining!" (Facebook)
- Heading to the Waterfront? There's still time to see Santa Claus at Plant Riverside District's Savannah Christmas Market! Santa is available for pictures daily through December 24th at Plant Riverside Montgomery Park. (Facebook)
- Next Tuesday, Chatham County Mobile Food Pantry Distribution will be at the Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah. Anyone needing food assistance in Chatham County is invited to attend, with maximum of two cars per household. (Facebook)
- The Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance Youth Basketball Program will focus on teaching kids the fundamentals of basketball in a supportive and fun-loving environment. (Facebook)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.
— Sammi Caramela
About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."
