🌱 South Georgia State Fair + New Police Camera Technology At SPD

Good morning, everybody! It's Thursday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The South Georgia State Fair returns to Savannah today. The fair is located at 105 Fort Argyle Road and will be operating through Sunday, Nov. 6. There will be an assortment of games, rides, foods, and live entertainment available. Admission at the fair gate will be ten dollars. Children five and under will be admitted for free. (WSAV)
2. Savannah's new Hyundai plant could potentially build half a million electrical vehicles each year. Hyundai's global president, Georgia's governor, and various politicians attended the plant's groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday. According to Governor Kemp, the new plan is the state's "largest economic development project ever." The new plant will cost about $5.5 billion to construct. (Forbes)
3. The Savannah City Council has approved new funding for video surveillance technology for the city's police department. The program will cost $149,072 for camera installation and software. The technology will help the department sift through surveillance footage to identify suspects by clothing, license plates, or vehicle model. The software will allow officers to search for identifiers by keyword. (The Current)

Today in Savannah:

• Building & Sites Committee Meeting At Bull Street Library (3:30 PM)
• Crafty Works At The West Broad Library (4:00 PM)
• Savannah Pride Festival At Ellis Square (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On the hunt for a new home? Consider this list of upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Savannah area. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Savannah Patch)
• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia has been named the 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion. The award comes with a $50,000 grant. Click to learn more. (Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia via Facebook)
• The City of Savannah is currently hiring. Click to view the list of open positions. (City of Savannah)

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

— 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.