🌱 National School Of Excellence + Amazon Hiring For 80 Positions

Good morning, hello! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Savannah Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 84 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Sol C. Johnson High School in Savannah-Chatham County has been named a 2022 School of Excellence by the American College Application campaign. It comes as part of the Georgia Apply to College campaign aimed at increasing the number of first-generation college students and those from low-income families. Student Council President Jenniya Sams said the award demonstrates the hard work of the staff and students at the school to achieve success and live up to the school's motto. Johnson High School is among 23 schools across the country recognized for helping students pursue post-secondary education. (WSAV-TV)
2. Are you on the hunt for a new job? Amazon is hiring 80 warehouse associates for its fulfillment center in Savannah and is conducting a job fair on May 9 to hire for full-time and part-time positions. Applicants can also visit amazon.com/flexiblejobs to apply and choose an appointment time that works for them. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. Captain D's is opening a new location at 29 W. DeRenne Ave. in Savannah and is hosting a fundraiser for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation from Apr. 26-30, with donations from customers matched by the restaurant. The foundation provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and builds specially-adapted smart homes for injured veterans and first responders. Captain D's hours will be 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Live Music Featuring Annie Akins At Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint (5:00 PM)
• Bug Fest! At Savannah Children's Museum (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Two Tides Brewing Company is turning 5! On May 13, a party will take place from 12-7 p.m., with free entry and no VIP or tickets required. There will be a range of activities, including beer and cocktail releases, live music, art, pop-up shops, and food. More details will be released in the coming weeks. (Two Tides Brewing Company via Facebook)
• Avelo Airlines has added new nonstop flights twice a week from Savannah to Wilmington Airport in Delaware, which will start operating on Jun. 28 with introductory one-way fares beginning at $39. (WJCL News Savannah)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this weekend? Check out the list of events happening in and around Savannah this weekend at the link! (WJCL News Savannah)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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.