Gas prices drop in Savannah
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah fell 4.3 cents a gallon in the past week to an average of $3.21 a gallon on Sunday.
The national average fell 3.2 cents a gallon to $3.53, according to gasoline price website SavannahGasPrices.com.
Prices Sunday were 29.1 cents a gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 24.6 cents a gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 17.6 cents a gallon during the last month and stands 12.6 cents lower than a year ago.
“I have a sneaking suspicion that the election in Greece may stir up oil prices this week, and we could see oil prices gain as markets feel more upbeat about the economic situation,” said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan.
Money management classes to be taught
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Savannah Area, Inc. (CCCS) will teach a series of money management classes geared toward creating a family spending plan, improving credit and maximizing income starting Thursday.
The “Dollars to Dough” series is free and includes child care. The eight-week series will take a hands-on approach to teaching families how to track expenses, set realistic financial goals and contribute to savings.
Classes will be offered at the West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St., beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday.
CCCS in partnership with the West Broad Street YMCA was awarded a grant by Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co., to support financial education programming open to Savannah residents.
To register or for more information, call the West Broad Street YMCA at 912-233-1951.
Habitat for Humanity donation box contest
Oglethorpe Mall has unveiled entries submitted by two student finalists from the Savannah College of Art and Design who entered the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity’s donation box redesign contest.
Students were asked to submit a sketch and subsequently constructed design for a new donation box that includes a secure way to collect cash donations. The winning entry will serve as the model for Habitat for Humanity’s collection boxes at Oglethorpe Mall.
The finalists’ entries are on display in the JCPenney court at the mall until July 31. Shoppers can vote for their favorite by making donations. The finalist whose entry collects the most donations will win a $200 Oglethorpe Mall gift card.
All proceeds from the contest will go toward building new homes for low-income families.