🌱 Chilled Cargo Increase At Port + Alderman Purtee's Re-Election Run

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. In an effort to stay ahead of anticipated demand growth, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is expanding chilled cargo capacity at the Port of Savannah. During the GPA's Jan. 31 meeting, board members approved a $6.2 million project to build an additional seven refrigerated container racks. Savannah's private chilled/frozen warehouse space is expected to increase by 11 percent this calendar year — reaching over 2.2 million square feet. (All On Georgia)
2. Alderman Kurtis Purtee has announced his intent to run for re-election. Purtee, who has also served on the Savannah City Council for three years, will run to maintain his post representing District 6. If he wins re-election, the alderman hopes to "preserve [Savannah's] past while looking for solid opportunities to create civic enhancements." (WSAV-TV)
3. A Thomas Square restaurant owner met with city officials after his business was burglarized twice just days apart. Tyler Kopkas, who owns Ardsley Station, asked for increased police patrols after the incidents that reportedly cost the restaurant up to $5,000. Kopkas hopes to bring together other Savannah business owners to address ongoing homelessness and crime in the city, saying that "as a group, we're only stronger together." (WTOC)

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Today in Savannah:

• Savannah Job Fair (Virtual) Hosted By HealthcareX (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters: here are five new properties to hit the Savannah real estate market. (Savannah Patch)
• The Savannah Police Department is seeking a suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run from Jan. 22. The vehicle has been described as a light sedan (possibly a Mazda or Ford) with expected damage to the driver-side headlight and mirror. (WSAV-TV)
• This year's Savannah Music Festival has an impressive lineup, featuring some of the top names in the jazz world! Click here to see the full lineup or purchase tickets for the event, which kicks off on Mar. 23. (Savannah Music Festival via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.