🌱 Free Mammograms + Chatham County Pilots New EWIC Program

Hey, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun with a thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Chatham County Health Department will be offering free mammograms on Aug. 23. The free service will be offered between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at 1395 Eisenhower Drive. Participants will have to make an appointment beforehand. Call 912-356-2946 to schedule an appointment. (All On Georgia)
2. Savannah State University is launching a new data analysis program. Students enrolled in the new major will be learning how to examine data while using it to make informed decisions. The university hopes that the new major will meet the current high demand for data analysts. (WTOC)
3. Chatham County has been chosen to pilot a new debit card WIC program. Participants will be able to purchase approved food items with a debit card instead of vouchers. The new program is being called "eWIC." The program is meant to make trips to the grocery store easier for participants. (WTOC)

Today in Savannah:

• Music & Movement At Oglethorpe Mall Library (10:30 AM)
• Storytime At Pooler Library (10:30 AM)
• Mat Yoga At Southwest Library (11:00 AM)
• Open House At Savannah Ballet Theatre (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out this list of the best Savannah area employers hiring for a variety of open positions, including a plant health care specialist position at SavATree. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Savannah Patch)
• Unity of Savannah hosted a Narcan training event on Sunday. Click to watch the training. (WTOC)
• The City of Savannah has launched a community survey for its police chief search. Click to take the survey. (City of Savannah)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer 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.