🌱 Hurricane Ian Dodges Savannah + Affordable Housing Shortage

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Savannah Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and comfortable. High: 72 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Chatham Emergency Management Agency reports that Hurricane Ian "moved past us." The county was under a tropical storm warning and hurricane watch into the weekend; however, the storm essentially skipped Savannah and landed in South Carolina. While the Salvation Army and Union Mission shelters remained open for residents, the temporary shelter at Compassion Christian Church has closed. (Subscription: Savannah Morning News)
2. The Drive Savannah, a local Savannah nonprofit, is working to expand its services. The nonprofit helps feed individuals experiencing homelessness in Savannah. Currently, the organization's day center out of Christ Church Anglican serves over 200 people when it is open; however, it is only able to operate one day each week due to expenses. Staff with The Drive Savannah hope the center can remain open six days a week in the near future. (WTOC)
3. According to a Georgia House study committee, Savannah is facing an affordable housing shortage. According to MarketNsight, the city is short by about 9,300 units. The problem seems to be statewide. The main issue is reportedly long-standing zoning rules that do not reflect state and national demographic shifts. (Gwinnett Daily Post)

Today in Savannah:

• Savannah State Farmers Market At 701 US-80 West (6:00 AM)
• Financial Literacy Workshop At The Southwest Library (2:00 PM)
• The Gaming Zone At West Broad Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Old Town Trolley Tours reports that regular operations have resumed in Savannah. Click for more details. (Old Town Trolley Tours via Facebook)
• The 2022 General Election is right around the corner. Are you registered to vote? Click the link to check your voter registration. (State of Georgia)
• The Savannah Turkey and Food Give-A-Way event will be on Nov. 19 from 4:30 p.m. to y:30 p.m. It will be held at the Carver Center on Collat St. (City of Savannah)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.