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Thrift shop book sale scheduledOn Saturday, the Humane Society Thrift Shop will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to noon on the shelter parking lot at 7215 Sallie Mood Drive. All “parking lot” books are...
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Work to begin on Pooler water park this winter
Contractors have announced that work on a 10-acre water park next to Royal Cinemas in Pooler will begin this winter.The estimated $10 million project will be the newest addition to the Pooler Towne...
View ArticleNew container freight station opens here
Troy Container Line, one the world’s largest American-owned non-vessel operating common carriers, opened a new container freight station June 1 at 122 Norwest Court, just eight miles from the Port of...
View ArticleFatal flight detailed
Although a full report, including probable cause and contributing factors is still months away, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board’s recently released “factual findings” indicate a...
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Local tourism posts records in 2011Savannah passed another tourism milestone in 2011, surpassing 12 million visitors as the city’s reputation as a getaway destination continues to grow.Savannah saw an...
View ArticleTo snag the best airfares, flexibility is key
NEW YORK — To snag the best airfares, travelers need to be adventurous and willing to pick up at a moment’s notice.OK, now let’s be realistic. Most people making summer travel plans need just that:...
View ArticleCars avoid crashes by talking to each other
WASHINGTON — As a safety demonstration, it was a heart-stopper: A Ford Taurus was seconds away from cruising through an intersection when suddenly a row of red lights pulsed on the lower windshield and...
View ArticleStock market posts best week of 2012
Stocks rose for the fourth day in a row on Friday, capping their best week so far this year.It was a relief for investors after the big drops of the previous week.Stocks fell in morning trading, with...
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Peach State presents $50,000 check to fight childhood obesity
Peach State Health Plan presented a check for $50,000 to The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center Friday to help establish a childhood obesity and disease management center for...
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‘Done in a Day’ applications requestedThe Junior League of Savannah is accepting applications for “Done in a Day” community projects and community assistance funds. Done in a Day includes six to eight...
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Plans call for Trustees' Garden amphitheater
An amphitheater at Trustees’ Garden could soon be the latest showpiece of Savannah’s entertainment scene.An open-air entertainment venue is planned as an addition to the Charles H. Morris Center at the...
View ArticleSeries of big investments bode well for Savannah
The first half of 2012 has been notable for the major developments regarding large underutilized tracts of land in or near Savannah’s core.Whole Foods Market was announced as the anchor tenant for a...
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Tourism leaders: Record visitor numbers bode well for Savannah's future
Savannah’s tourism industry generated calculator-challenging numbers in 2011, including 12,100,000 (number of visitors) and $1,950,000,000 (visitor spending).The digits that resonate most, though, are...
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HIRES/PROMOTIONSCURTIS WOODYNew job title: Director of Corporate Higher Education and Work Force DevelopmentCompany: Georgia Southern UniversityDuties: Woody will travel around the world to meet with...
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A Woman’s Guide to Money Matters SeminarEdward Jones financial advisor Adam W. Lee will host a free educational seminar titled “A Woman’s Guide to Money Matters” at Byrd’s Cookie Bar & Grill on...
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Passing on the family health care business
Soon after Heather Fries came to work with her father’s company 10 years ago, Harold C. Sims II decided to prepare her to do his job.Sims has been involved in health care since 1969. After working with...
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Savannah newsmakers
HIRES/PROMOTIONSDOUGLAS A. PERRYNew job title: Physician Consultant in GeorgiaCompany: Island Health Care, IncDuties: Perry’s responsibilities will include issuing programmatic guidance and providing...
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Downtown business group hosts legislative meet-and-greetThe Savannah Downtown Business Association will host local and regional political and appointed officials for the organization’s first...
View ArticleConventions scheduled for Savannah in July
JULY CONVENTION CALENDAR FOR SAVANNAHOrganization Name Meeting Name Meeting Dates Delegates Visitor Spending LocationWesley...
View ArticleThose flashing lights on your vehicle
Have you noticed that more and more drivers seem to forget to use that stick on the left side of the steering column right behind the steering wheel?The vehicle’s manual refers to it as the turn-signal...
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