🌱 Talmadge Bridge Project Approved + Georgia Eighth In U.S. For Jobs

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Georgia Department of Transportation recently voted to move forward with a plan to replace the cables on the Talmadge Bridge. The move will help raise the structure more easily for passing cargo ship traffic. The project will cost around $150 million to $175 million and will not close the bridge during construction. (Subscription: Savannah Morning News)
2. An end-of-year review by Lensa to see what U.S. states had the most job opportunities ranked Georgia eighth overall. Overall, Georgia had more than 1.7 million unique job listings, coming in behind Ohio and above New Jersey. California, Texas, and Florida ranked in the top three, respectively. (Savannah CEO)
3. The Lunar New Year kicked off across the world on Sunday, and celebrations were in full swing in Savannah. Members of the Savannah Chinese Baptist Church hosted a New Year celebration that included traditional food and various performances. “We will remember the days where we were back home and we would eat the food that we are most familiar with our favorite dishes. This is a time of gathering, just like Christmas or Thanksgiving in our American culture,” an organizer said. (WTOC)

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Today in Savannah:

• Feels Like Freedom: Philip J. Hampton At Jepson Center (10:00 AM)
• Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking Free Trial Class, Virtual Event Hosted By Zenspeak Public Speaking Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all job hunters! This list is for you. Here's a roundup of all the open work opportunities in and around the Savannah area, including multiple positions in customer service, business services, sales, security, and more. (Savannah Patch)
• Meet the Savannah Police Department's January Officer of the Month! Officer John Aguilar works hard every day to serve the citizens of Savannah. Read more about Officer Aguilar and why the department selected him for this honor. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars! The Ger Mandolin Orchestra will be performing during the Savannah Music Festival on Apr. 4. The orchestra is a modern take on the traditional pre-war Jewish mandolin Orchestra from Gora-Kalwaria, Poland. (Savannah Music Festival via Instagram)

That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— 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.