🌱 Can Talmadge Br. Accommodate Ships? + SPD Shooting + New Jobs

Savannah GA

28 March, 2022

6:29 PM

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Morning, Savannah! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Savannah today. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 70 Low: 58. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Savannah and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Savannah today: The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is reviewing if the Talmadge Bridge in Savannah can accommodate every big ship ready to make use of the Port of Savannah. Because the deepening of the Savannah Harbor is complete, the state has started to determine if other major projects in association with the harbor are necessary. GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry says it's too early to tell what the next steps will be. (WSAV)During an altercation on Saturday, two off-duty Savannah Police Department officers and civilian Robert Gadson exchanged gunfire, resulting in Gadson being shot. Gadson was involved in an argument with a bouncer and pulled out a handgun; the two officers gave verbal commands for him to drop his weapon. The officers administered first aid to Gadson after the altercation and he was transported to a local hospital for his injuries. He remains in critical condition. (WSPA)If you're searching for a new career opportunity here in Savannah, look no further than this week's local job roundup, compiled by Patch and ZipRecruiter. Both full-time and part-time positions, as well as some roles with remote work, are available. Click the link to review the opportunities and see if any are a good fit for you. (Savannah Patch) Today in Savannah: Outdoor Storytime - Southwest Library (10:00 AM) AARP Free Tax Assistance - Southwest Library (10:00 AM) VOL FF 1 - Chatham Fire and EMS Station #12 (6:30 PM) From my notebook: On Saturday, Mar. 26, the Middle and Upper School Math Teams competed at the Georgia Southern Invitational Math Competition in Statesboro. In the Varsity division, the Savannah Country Day team won the second-place team trophy! (Instagram) Georgia Bikes in Savannah is hiring a full-time Planning and Engagement Manager who will work to spark a new mobility discourse that shifts transportation decision-making and funding locally and state-wide. (Facebook) Savannah Civic Center just announced that comedian, performer, podcaster, and global YouTube sensation Kurtis Conner will bring his freshest, funniest material to Johnny Mercer Theatre on Jun. 23. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Apr. 1 at 10:00 a.m. (Instagram) Loving the Savannah Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update. — Kayla Harrison About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.