SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Coastal Health District is partnering with counties to hold back-to-school clinics for children. First-time Georgia students — those enrolling in a Georgia school for the first time in their lives — have to complete a Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition screening form, according to the Coastal Health District.… Keep Reading
Green peppers, squash, tomatoes and okra are just some of the vegetables you can find growing at the Chatham County Detention Center. The container garden was started by now-retired Sheriff Capt. Deborah Freeman a few months ago. The goal is to give inmates something to do and help them gain skills that will help them… Keep Reading
CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — On the last day of Mental Health Month, ABC11 highlights an uplifting story about a real grassroots effort to help people with mental illness. Construction is underway on the Tiny Home Village at the Farm at Penny Road for the mentally ill in Chatham County. “Affordable housing is a major driver of… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Large crowds of locals and visitors took to the streets of downtown Savannah for Memorial Day. It’s a completely different scene compared to last year due to strict COVID-19 restrictions. “It’s exciting to see people out and about and returning to some normalcy,” visitor Kevin Killion said. This is the first… Keep Reading
Most events were shut down last year, and despite the apparent need for the support it gives to families who need it, the Run for Heroes was no exception. The run, which funds’ go toward supporting families of fallen first responders, returns this year, for the first time ever to be held in Pooler, said… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – We are heading into the second summer of the coronavirus pandemic and there is still a focus on feeding children in need. America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Food Bank served 849,000 meals to kids in need last year, which is 200,000 more meals than they have ever served before. Continue… Keep Reading
Raleigh, NC – Nearly 70 miles of Central North Carolina roads will be resurfaced thanks to three contracts recently awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The milling, resurfacing and shoulder grading projects are scheduled to be complete by the summer of 2022. Continue Reading on Chatham Journal Newspaper Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – If you live in Chatham County, free COVID-19 vaccine is coming to a location near you. The Chatham County Health Department is partnering with CORE (CommunityOrganized Relief Effort) to offer pop-up vaccination clinics throughout the county. The first two mobile clinics will be held this weekend. Friday, May 14th from 10am-4… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — On Friday, Chatham County’s Board of Commissioners were provided an update on the status of COVID-19 in our area following some major announcements earlier this week from the CDC. Dr. Lawton Davis with the Coastal Health District reported that COVID-19 numbers are looking positive across Chatham County. “The good news is that… Keep Reading
The Savannah-based trucking firm Veteran Carriers has teamed up with Enmarket to provide a series of free lunches throughout 2021 as a salute to the trucking community, one group of unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participating groups will gather at the Enmarket on Pine Barren Rd. and Hwy 80 on the last Friday of… Keep Reading
