🌱 Local Port Gets $410M Expansion + Teen Steals $30K From Target

Hey, friends! It's Tuesday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community.

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Partly sunny and warmer. High: 74 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. An overturned tractor-trailer in Port Wentworth caused major traffic delays yesterday, Dec. 5, in Chatham County. The northbound on-ramp to I-95 from Highway 21 was unsafe and therefore shut down. The accident and delays should not affect today's traffic. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. The Savannah port terminal will receive a $410 million overhaul for larger ships and cargo containers. On Monday, the Georgia Ports Authority’s governing board approved the project, which aims to increase capacity by over 50 percent by 2025. During the construction, traffic from the Ocean Terminal will shift to the Port of Brunswick. (WSAV-TV)
3. Savannah teen Keishaun Campbell stole over $30,000 in merchandise from a local target. At the end of November, Target staff noted Campbell's latest theft: a $524.99 vacuum cleaner. According to police, Campbell led them in a car chase that was eventually called off before he was later arrested. Campbell's charges include shoplifting, obstruction, not having the right license plate on a vehicle, running a red light, speeding, and fleeing from the police. (WSAV)

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Today in Savannah:

• Savannah State Farmers Market At 701 U.S. Highway 80 West (All Day)
• Historic Homes Walk At 37 Abercorn St. (10:00 AM)
• Chair Yoga At Southwest Library (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Auditions are being held today, Dec. 6, at Savannah Children's Theatre for its production of "Mr. Popper's Penguins." There are roles available for adults, teens, and children as young as second grade. (Savannah Children's Theatre)
• The Savannah African Art Museum will be hosting Kwanzaa Marketplace Fridays in December. Each marketplace is free to attend and will feature different vendors from the local and regional communiyu. (Savannah CEO)
• Looking for a new job or trying to make a career change? There are currently multiple full-time openings in and around Savannah. Available openings include customer service, retail sales, and truck driving positions. (Savannah Patch)

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— 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.