🌱 Hyundai Donates $30K To Local Nonprofits + 'Bar Card' Proposal

Hello, Savannah! I'm Miranda Fraraccio, and I'm filling in for your usual curator Danielle today. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Hyundai Motor America partnered with Georgia Southern University (GSU) and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire and donated $15,000 each to the nonprofits. Hyundai says it is firmly committed to Georgia, especially with its new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America facility being built in Bryan County. GSU will use its grant to provide scholarships to undergraduate students in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The other donation to the Ronald McDonald House is part of Hyundai’s initiative, Hyundai Hope, which seeks to uplift children and families through supporting various health programs and will provide housing to young hospital patients and their families. (Savannah CEO)
2. A new alcoholic beverage revision will be reviewed at the next Savannah City Council meeting. The city proposed a "Bar Card" for Savannah servers and waitresses, which they would carry in restaurants to notify people that they have received the proper certification and are of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages. The next council meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. Promised Land and Hester Farms, well-known farmers in Port Wentworth, have been stressing a rezone of its land back in October. Residents and a contractor in Port Wentworth are supporting the rezone, with more than one resident requesting their property be changed from residential architectural to industrial. The zoning change would be the only way residents receive a return on their investment. (WTOC)

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Today in Savannah:

• Birding Hike At Skidaway Island State Park (10:00 AM)
• Menopause The Musical At The Historic Savannah Theatre (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Take advantage of the Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia History Festival in February! The festivities begin with the Colonial Faire and Muster on Saturday, Feb. 4, and Sunday, Feb. 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wormsloe State Historic Site in Savannah. (Savannah CEO)
• CrossFit Savannah has something for everyone at any age, for those who are keeping up with a New Year's resolution to get fit. The high-intensity strength and conditioning workout use movements from everyday life – for more tips and information, visit the link! (WTOC)
• The James Beard Foundation announced its 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists, and you might recognize two of them from the Savannah food scene. Unforgettable Bakery and Cafe is a semifinalist in the Outstanding Bakery category, and The Grey is a semifinalist in the Outstanding Restaurant category. (WSAV-TV)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.