🌱 Port Of Savannah Performance + Empty Shelves At Food Pantry

Hello all. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Savannah Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy. High: 67 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Port of Savannah is outperforming the national container market, according to PIERS/IHS Markit data. The Port of Savannah handled 2.1 million TEUs for the year to date. The port handled 107,000 additional TUES between July and October. The East Coast has been gaining market share compared to the West Coast. (Savannah CEO)
2. The Savannah Police Department has arrested a man for allegedly hitting a SCAD student and spitting on a department officer. Alfonzo Berry has been charged with credit card theft, criminal trespassing, and simple battery on a law enforcement officer. He has been booked into the Chatham County jail. (WSAV-TV)
3. The Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is facing a food shortage. The food pantry's shelves are empty and the need for donations is at a critical level. According to the organization's executive director, this is the emptiest that the shelves have ever been right before Thanksgiving. The organization is in desperate need of non-perishables. (WTOC)

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Today in Savannah:

• Day Care Cubs At W. W. Law Library (10:30 AM)
• Tiny Tot Explorer At W. W. Law Library (11:00 AM)
• Mental Health In Juvenile Court, At Chatham County Juvenile Court (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Savannah area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Savannah Patch)
• The Savannah Police Department reports that a department vehicle was shot in the E. 38th and Ott Street area. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the department. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia reports that Giving Tuesday is on Nov. 29. Mark your calendar! (Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia via Facebook)

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.