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Workforce Series: How much are Savannahian's paying for basic needs? What do workers need to thrive?
The great thing about our region's economy is its diversity. Like nature itself, that diversity helps buffer it from huge swings in individual sectors. But even within that diversity, we get caught up in talking about "the economy" in broad strokes. U.S. Dept. of Labor statistics, university researchers and even employers often speak of "the workforce" in monolithic terms. The "service industry," "manufacturing," and "health care" ― some of the Savannah-area's largest employment segments ― carries within them multitudes, from janitorial staff and home health care workers to assembly lines.
Showers and thunderstorms likely late afternoon-evening
Savannah, Ga. (WJCL)- It will be dry this morning, but more showers and thunderstorms this afternoon-evening. There will be some heavy rain at times. Some areas will pick up over one inch of rain today. The severe threat is low but gusty winds are possible. It will be hot this...
Georgia officials on Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race
GEORGIA (WRBL) — On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. This is what Georgia officials across the state have to say on the withdrawal. “President Biden has done a tremendous job. He is probably the most productive president we have had since LBJ. And I felt like […]
Unemployment claims in Georgia increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,805 in the week ending July 13, up from 4,953 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee holds first meeting
The Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee met for the first time on Thursday, July 18 on the SSU campus to establish goals, timelines, procedures and more as the group began the process for finding a full-time President to lead the historically Black university. University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue was in attendance, as was a representative from AGB Search, a firm hired to bring in applicants for the committee to consider before they settle on a group of three to five finalists.
NBA family hosts youth basketball camp in Richmond Hill
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) - One of the most influential opportunities for kids in sports during the summer are camps, on the football field, baseball diamond, basketball court. Eric Sutton, a Richmond Hill native, and Marvin Williams Sr, father of Charlotte Hornets assistant and former NBA forward Marvin Williams Jr, welcomed more than 100 kids to camp Friday morning.
Biden eyes Georgia and Texas trips from Rehoboth bunker
Biden officials are telling Democratic critics that President Biden is eager to prove them wrong and plans to hit the campaign trail once he recovers from COVID, with potential trips to Georgia and Texas in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter. Why it matters: As he...
Some people in Georgia earn too much to get Medicaid but not enough to buy private insurance plan
LaShonda Harrell is in so much painmost days she can barely stand up. The Austell resident was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer two years ago. "The pain can be a 10," said Harrell, 43. "If you've ever had the flu and you feel like yourbones ache, imagine that every day."
Democrats sue red state governor over fundraising law
The Democratic Party of Georgia is suing Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) over a campaign finance law the party argues is unconstitutional, according to a complaint. In the complaint, which was filed on Thursday in federal court, Georgia Democrats charged that a judge should overturn a 2021 law that allowed leadership committees in the state due […]
Join Rolling Monkey for 'Christmas in July' National Ice Cream Day Celebration on Sunday afternoon
Rolling Monkey will be hosting its annual National Ice Cream Day Celebration on Sunday, July 21st from 12-6pm. The theme this year is Christmas in July! The festivities will include: Car Show Mascot Race Santa stopping by from vacation to take photos with the kids Water Slide Trivia Small Business Giveaways Ava's Lemonade Stand Two lucky winners will receive free ice cream for a year! Rolling Monkey will also have a special Flavor of the Day, which they will be announcing on their social media this Friday, July 19, 2024. Follow the Facebook event page for updates. Rolling Monkey is located at 430 Northside Dr E #166 in Statesboro.
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