🌱Savannah Housing Action Plan Passes +Violent Brewer St Incident

Savannah GA

15 October, 2021

7:44 PM

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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Sammi Caramela, your host of the Savannah Daily. First, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 56. Here are the top stories today in Savannah: Savannah City Council is seeking to make housing more affordable and increase community-wide support and education for housing in the city. On Thursday, the council approved a resolution to adopt the Savannah Housing Action Plan in a 6-3 majority vote. Incrementally increased housing investments will start in 2022 and will reach $100 million-plus annually over the next 10 years, which will benefit an estimated 15,000 households. City Manager Jay Melder will determine what action steps he recommends based on the plan. (WSAV) Savannah police are investigating a violent incident that took place on Brewer Street yesterday afternoon, where two women were shot and one man was struck with an object. The female victims were transported to the hospital with serious injuries, while the male victim sustained "non-life-threatening" injuries. (WTOC) Logistics professionals say the backlog and delays at Savannah's ports are simple supply and demand: There's more container volume coming in than the current truck driver workforce and available warehouse space can handle, according to Jed Young with Port City Logistics. (FOX 28) Youth sports returned to the Jennifer Ross Sports Complex on Sallie Mood Drive just days after a fatal shooting took place there on Tuesday. A letter from Chatham County Parks and Recreation indicates the department is meeting with county and city officials to review what happened that night and develop additional security measures. (WTOC) The woman behind the 4,000-member Helping the Homeless Facebook group has dedicated the last seven years to caring for Savannah's homeless population. Through the group, Betsy Rothman offers free haircuts, nail care, meals, and personal care bags to community members experiencing homelessness, and collects monetary and supply donations to help them. (WSAV) Today's Savannah Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Savannah: Tender Operator - Chatham Fire and EMS Station #12 (9:00 AM) Pumpkin Painting Party at The King and Prince (2:30 PM) Festival Of Laughs - Savannah Civic Center (5:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Boss's Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers And Gifts (October 16) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all Monday morning for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sammi Caramela About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."