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HELPING HOUSING-INSECURE FAMILIES STAND ON SOLID GROUND with rental rates that are skyrocketing within the last year. The rental rates in our community have increased upwards to 40%,” she stated.

According to Bostick, families that used to pay around $750 for a twobedroom apartment are now being asked to pay around $1200 or more for that same apartment. For families that are struggling, it becomes a difficult choice between basic essentials: “Families really have to decide, ‘Do I shelter my child? Do I feed my child? Or do I provide my child with clothing and shoes? How do I make that decision?”

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To learn more about Family Promise, the work they do and how you can get involved, visit familypromisece.org This story was edited heavily for print. To read more, visit connectsavannah.com

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Katrina Bostick is a Savannah native who is passionate about uplifting families that are facing housing insecurity. She is the executive director of Family Promise of the Coastal Empire, a local nonprofit that provides critical assistance to families struggling with or on the verge of homelessness. Family Promise serves a wide region including Liberty, Effingham, Chatham and Bryan counties.

“Our main mission is to offer help, hope and hospitality to homeless families with children,” Bostick explained. Family Promise intervenes for these families by providing emergency short-term housing.

They also have prevention and diversion programs to help stabilize families that are at-risk.

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Family Promise also has a transitional housing program called Families Forward, which helps formerly housing-insecure families on the path to homeownership.

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Family Promise has emergency and transitional housing in Bryan, Chatham and Effingham counties where homeless families can turn to.

In 2021 alone, Family Promise was able to serve more than 1500 individuals from nearly 350 families.

Family Promise intervenes for many local families, and Bostick is well-attuned to the challenges facing housing-insecure families today.

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One of Tybee Island’s most popular businesses is at the center of a debate with city officials this month as the owner is pushing back against an adopted regulation drafted by City Manager Shawn Gillen limiting the times for which bars and restaurants can host live music.

On June 17, Huc-A-Poos Bites & Booze (or “Huc-A-Poos”) was one of 11 Tybee establishments to receive an email from Gillen’s office laying out changes to the island’s noise ordinance regulations for bars and restaurants with entertainment licenses.

Prior to the city manager’s email, bars with entertainment licenses were allowed to have live acts play music until closing time, provided the volume stays below a specified level.

The email states, in part, that “All businesses holding an entertainment license that are immediately adjacent to R-1, R-1B and R-2 zones must cease any music or entertainment as of 11 p.m. on weekdays and 12 a.m. on weekends. Music or entertainment includes both amplified and non amplified live performances (with or without instruments), recordings and live streaming services/radio. Any business which violates this regulation will be subject to having their business license revoked.”

Tybee’s Code of Ordinances limits noise

levels for residential properties to 60 A-weighted decibels (dBA) and commercial properties to 75dBA. For reference, Yale University’s decibel comparison chart estimates sound emitted at 75dBA to be equivalent to that of a standard household vacuum cleaner. Since Huc-A-Poos (1213 Highway 80) is adjacent to a residential lot, it has to remain under 65dBA. Eric Thomas, 48, is the owner of Huc-APoos, and has been for 22 years. In a July 21 phone call with Connect Savannah, Thomas expressed his concerns about the regulation.

Through open records requests with Tybee, Thomas found that from May 2021 through May 2022, one complaint was filed (on September 4, 2021) on Huc-A-Poos.

“I feel like this is a bit of a personal attack on Huc-A-Poos,” said Thomas, who met with Gillen, Tybee’s police chief and assistant police chief at the Public Safety building on July 21. “We were told that there was ‘a problem’ with noise levels and live music, but unless there is some secretive portal of complaints that I don’t know about, one complaint over an entire year does not mean there is a problem.

“So, I question if there is even a problem at all.”

According to Thomas, in 22 years of business, Huc-A-Poos has never received a penalty of any kind from Tybee Island for violating a noise ordinance policy.

Gillen works for the Tybee Island City Council (six members) and is appointed, not

COMMUNITY NEWS that roughly 37% of his revenue from Friday and Saturday nights would be lost if Huc-A-Poos was eventually forced to stop its live music at midnight. Gillen says that won’t happen. Nothing will change, at least for right now.

“We aren’t out trying to destroy any businesses or anything like that,” Gillen said. “What we are trying to do is get more of a balance in our residential areas.

“We have to try and find a solution here. If this (new rule) is not going to work, then what will work and what can we do differently that would work for everybody? That’s a tough thing to find.

As soon as (Eric) raised his objections, we hit pause and said, ‘Okay, we won’t implement anything until we get on the same page.’ So, it isn’t something that we were trying to rush.”

During their July 21 meeting, Thomas says he and Gillen took “major strides” toward a solution.

“I think everybody wants to be good neighbors here, and I’m optimistic that we can figure this thing out,” Gillen said one day prior to meeting with Thomas.

“It’ll require us working together and compromising, and that’s what we are planning to do.”

Thomas says he has made changes several times in the past in order to appease his neighbors in regards to live music. He cited three of those changes when he spoke with Connect.

He estimates that “around seven or eight years ago” Huc-A-Poos erected a sound barrier wall to prevent sound from traveling east. Prior to that, roughly 10 years ago he guesses, the bands were moved from the outside deck indoors with their backs to a brick wall in order to prevent sound from traveling north. Finally, around three years ago, live music at Huc-A-Poos went from being every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, to only Friday and Saturday nights.

“There is a difference,” Thomas said, “between compromises and concessions.”

Thomas said that only one of the six City Council members (Brian West) had reached out to him about the issue as of July 23. West spoke with Connect about the issue and said that Gillen works for the council and that the council “has never had a discussion about this insession.”

Still, Thomas believes that “there was definitely communication” between the council and Gillen prior to Gillen’s June 17th email.

“The council has not made any changes to the sound ordinance in place,” said West. “If a citizen wanted to, he or she could submit a proposal to the council. From there, (the council) would have a conversation in-session before

advertising a public comment period and a first reading. Then we as a council would have a second reading before voting.”

Any tied votes from the six-man council would be broken by the mayor, Shirley Sessions.

For Thomas, there is an issue extending far beyond this regulation.

“Look I don’t blame Shawn for any of this, and I think he deserves a lot of credit for meeting with me and for taking a step back and saying ‘hey, maybe we made a mistake here’ or maybe some things were done poorly,” Thomas said. “The biggest argument I have with all of this is the fact that one man can make a rule, adopt a rule for the city, and then implement it on his own is a much larger issue than a noise ordinance.”

Since 1983, Sec. 34-33 in the Tybee Island Code of Ordinances has given the City Manager (formerly known as “administrator”) authority to make changes, so long as it doesn’t contradict current code. It states: “The administrator shall have the power and authority to make and publish reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with this article or other laws of the city and the state, or the Constitution of this state or of the United States.”

That irks Thomas and he is confident it would bother a lot of Tybee residents if they knew about Sec. 34-33.

“We have procedures in place that are supposed to protect us from this kind of thing and the fact that one man, working on authority from the council, can do this is ridiculous,” said Thomas. “(Gillen) is just a manager, it isn’t his job to care about the citizens, it is his job to work for the council and it’s the council’s job to care about and protect its citizens. Council should be taking more concern about this.”

The support from Huc-A-Poos customers and supporters has come from far and wide, most notably on social media.

Thomas believes that public support may be the primary reason for the pumping of proverbial brakes.

“That’s what has gotten us this far.

I’m so grateful for all of the support we have received and I don’t know that we would be where we are now without it,” Thomas said.

“On Tybee, we have only one export and that is fun. That’s all that people take with them when they leave this island. So I do want to thank the people who have reached out to the council about this, I think it has actually made a huge difference in their decision making and for that, we couldn’t be more grateful.”

AUDIO EXPERT WEIGHS IN ON TYBEE ISLAND, HUC-A-POOS NOISE DISPUTE

MICHAEL GASTER As Huc-A-Poos and Tybee Island officials continue to try and resolve disagreements concerning noise ordinances and rules about live music near residential areas, Connect Savannah spoke with a local expert in the audio field about what adjustments can be made by both parties in order to reach a solution.

For those unfamiliar with the popular Tybee bar and restaurant located at 1213 US Highway 80, Huc-A-Poos has been a staple on the island for 22 years under owner Eric Thomas.

Tybee’s City Manager Shawn Gillen and Thomas don’t exactly see eye-to-eye on a new regulation restricting live music from being played at Tybee businesses with entertainment licenses past 11 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on the weekends (Friday and Saturday).

Gillen sent an email to 11 Tybee businesses (including Huc-A-Poos) on June 17 outlining the new rule. It was Gillen, not the Tybee Island City Council as a whole, who implemented the change and that is a big concern for Thomas.

But beyond that segment of the issue, there is another issue that is being raised by people with no real loyalty to either “side” of the debate. It centers around the wording and enforcement practicality of the noise ordinance itself.

Tybee’s Code of Ordinances allows (assuming the June 17th rule is not enforced as Gillen suggests) Huc-A-Poos and places like it to host live musical acts with no real time constraints.

Instead, the constraints are based on the

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elected, to his position. He spoke with Connect over the phone on July 20 about why and how the regulation came to be. “(City Council) will sometimes get calls from folks who don’t want to call the police about the noise coming from (the Huc-A-Poos) area,” Gillen said. “We drafted a rule, based on the city attorney telling me that the city manager has the authority to make some rule adjustments, including time of live music. And we sent that letter out to 11 businesses.”

Gillen said that Thomas was the only objector to the regulation, and once his objection was raised, Tybee decided to “pump the brakes” on enforcing the rule “until we’ve all talked this through.”

Thomas says his was the only objection because the other 10 businesses on the island with entertainment licenses would not be impacted by the new time constraints.

Huc-A-Poos, which has live music on Friday and Saturday nights, is currently the only bar on the island with bands regularly playing beyond 11 p.m.

“Nothing changes with those other venues, because they don’t have live music past like 9:30, and at the latest, maybe 10 p.m.” said Thomas. “We don’t even start (live music) until 9:45 and they wrap-up usually around 1:30.”

According to official Tybee Island documents tracking entertainment licenses near residential areas, the following businesses would have received the email from Gillen on June 17: Huc-A-Poos, Cockspur Grill, Sea Wolf, North Beach Grill, Tybee Island Historical Society, American Legion, Tybee Post Theatre, Sting Ray’s, AJ’s Dockside, Chamarco’s South and Pier 16.

Many Huc-A-Poos loyalists have voiced concerns about the issue.

A Facebook group called “Huc-APoo Aficionado Club” has over 5K members and the group has been active in opposing Tybee’s plans for time constraints.

“What should Tybee BAN next?” is one of the more popular (and satirical) questions in the forum and it has spawned answers like “Kittens and bunnies” and “salt water, because it’s so corrosive and full of deadly things.” The hashtag of choice seems to be “#TyBan,” as it continues to gain traction on Instagram and Facebook.

It should be noted that Huc-A-Poos was voted the “Best Tybee Island Bar”

by Connect Savannah readers in 2022.

Poo’s has also won that award many times in previous years which is further evidence of its popularity among locals and tourists alike.

Although Huc-A-Poos isn’t being forced to change anything about its schedule or live music lineup in the immediate future, Thomas estimates

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TYBEE NOISE DISPUTE: Audio expert weighs in (continued) level of noise/sound being emitted.

The limit for commercial properties like Huc-A-Poos is 65 dBA (A-weighted decibels) and Thomas has said his establishment has never received a penalty or fine from Tybee as a result of breaking that barrier.

Huc-A-Poos is near residential properties, but some of them are designated as rental properties and some are long term or primary residential properties.

Because of this, Michael Gaster and others suggest that Tybee officials narrow-in on the location of noise complaint(s) and work to block sound from moving in that direction specifically.

“The city has a lot of homework to do when it comes to their noise ordinance, and I’ve told former council members that in the past,” Gaster said in a July 24 phone call with Connect Savannah. “The way the ordinance is written, limiting the weighted decibels, it’s not a great approach if they want to solve this problem.”

Gaster is the primary engineer and systems designer for Michael Gaster + Associates, a technical systems company in Savannah providing for-hire services at live events and built-systems for places of public gathering.

He has over 30 years of experience with concert and theatrical audio as well as designing and building multipurpose audio-visual systems for entertainment facilities.

Thomas regularly monitors the sound levels of his live

music by walking to the back edge of the Huc-A-Poos parking lot and taking measurements there.

“If the readings are between 55-60 (dBA) from that distance,” Thomas argues, “Then surely the sound levels would begin to decrease as you move further away.”

Gaster agrees. But it’s not quite that simple, and the complexity of understanding the properties of sound and how it travels is precisely the reason why he believes bar owners, city council members, code enforcement officers and police officers shouldn’t be trying to strictly limit dBA levels.

“They just don’t have much to go off of when trying to enforce this,” he said. “An empty parking lot at HucA-Poos could still read sound levels up to 70-75dbA because of car horn, or because of any number of natural sounds.”

For police, who are usually the ones responsible for responding to official noise complaints after code enforcement officers are off-the-clock, the task of measuring volume levels is a thing of the past.

“We aren’t out there with decibel readers taking measurements anymore,” said an unidentified Tybee Police officer. “That has kind of gone away. It isn’t a high priority, obviously, and most of (the businesses) are pretty good about monitoring themselves.”

When asked how often he and other police are responding to noise complaints, the officer said it isn’t

the bars which usually garner the complaints.

“We don’t get a lot of (noise complaints) from the (bars) because the ones on the south end aren’t as remote as Huc-A-Poos and people staying in those residential properties nearby are going to understand that a bar may have noise coming out of it. I’d guess it happens less than monthly, maybe a few times per year.

“It’s the short-term rental properties where we get a ton of noise complaints. That’s a pretty common thing actually.”

So as far as solutions go, there aren’t any easy ones it seems.

Still, Gaster says “reasonable changes” can be made to the ordinance to appease both sides, but beyond that, Huc-A-Poos might have to be willing to spend big money to make construction changes at its place in order to limit sound.

“Short of an entire reconstruction (at Huc-A-Poos) or adjustments to the ordinance itself, we would be talking about somewhere in the neighborhood of $8,000$10,000 to install the necessary changes at the source of the sound,” he said. “The best approach would be to identify the direction of the complaints, then focus all the resources available to preventing sound from traveling from the band toward that direction.”

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KAYUGA WEIGHT: 45 LBS COLORS: WHITE WITH BRINDLE PATCHES AGE: 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS Meet Kaguya, also known as Alice! She is a retired mama, who is ready to live the single life as a well-loved only pet. She forms a close bond with her humans, and she is looking for a family with a fenced-in yard and a couch to cuddle on. No other dogs or cats for our girl, she wants you all to herself!

TIRA WEIGHT: 10 LBS COLORS: BROWN AND GRAY TABBY AGE: 2 YEARS

ABOUT ONE LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE ONE LOVE, ONE LIFE AT A TIME

A licensed non-profit 501(c)(3) rescue organization, the mission of One Love Animal Rescue, Inc. is to help abandoned, neglected, abused, and unwanted pets by partnering with shelters, rescue groups, and the community to facilitate the adoption of these animals into permanent and loving homes.

Compiled by Jamie Burton

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If you’re looking for a purr-factory that won’t leave your side then Tiramisu is the little lady for you! The ideal home for Tiramisu would have no cats or a kitten. This beautiful tabby loves people! She greets her foster parents every time they open the door and has so much love to share. She tolerates the foster families 3 and 5 year old toddlers, but an older child would make her more comfortable.

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COMMUNITY

SIPS AT THE STATION: BENEFITING FIGHT THE WAR WITHIN

Maureen McDermott, Saray Tenen-Martinez, Haley Powers-Bunner, Amy Headrick, Anya Hart

BUNNY IN THE CITY

By Bunny Ware

Every third Tuesday I get to wheel around the corner of Victory and Drayton to hangout with Ardsley Station’s cool cats for Sips at the Station. For their July 19 fundraiser, Tyler Kopkas and his chill crew welcomed the ladies from Fight the War Within, a mental health advocacy group for veterans and first responders.

Making this monthly event happen is the Simply Savannah Marketing team, Dru Usry and Marianne Ganem Poppell. Tying with Neilie Dunn as the sweetest ladies in marketing, the good friends are setting up tables and displaying raffle items while chatting about Marianne’s super-long summer trip with her family.

“Why did I think going to Washington, DC and New York City with three boys, one husband in my mom’s mid-size SUV in the middle of summer was a good idea?!”

Amy Headrick, Harry Gardner

Marianne Ganem Poppell, Bob Milie

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“Just kidding! It was epic! We ate street food, went to a Yankees game, toured Grand Central Station, did a ferry tour, walked the Brooklyn Bridge and shopped at the Lego Store at Rockefeller Square. My middle son Brady loved the Free Hugs Guy in Times Square so much that he now walks around with a Free Hugs sign,” shares the third generation Savannahian.

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After an invitation to attend the Java Burrito Ribbon Cutting on August 30 and a group pic of Marianne with Savannah State University’s LeAndrea Mikell, Courtney Ganem and her Ganem Realty team member, Victoria Williams, I head over to talk with one of FTWW co-founders Amy Headrick.

“Two years ago, a group of women formed a non-profit that provides resources, emergency grants and peer supported events. From counseling and therapy for people battling internal wars, paying for counseling and events like our monthly ‘Coffee and Camaraderie’ at Tosa Coffee Company, we want everyone to know that we will do everything we can to keep them alive,” shares the International Paper emergency response technician.

After posing Amy with fellow board members Maureen McDermott and Haley Powers-Bunner along with volunteers Anya Hart and Saray Tenen-Martinez, Amy asks if I will attend their second-annual Warrior Ball at Savannah Station on July 29. Of course I will be there!

Patti Turner, Joe Higgins, Lisette Riccelli, Conni Reynolds

Vernon Donovan, Jason Usry

Jamie Montgomery, Ron Wilson, Guieneverre Cutlip

Atia Miller, Conni Reynolds, Chantel Britton

It’s misting a little rain but that hasn’t stopped a line from forming at the check-in desk. Waiting together are Savannah Chamber of Commerce’s Conni Reynolds, Town of Thunderbolt’s Bob Milie and the fine folks from Royce Learning Center. My long time friend Guieneverre Cutlip introduces me to RLC’s new executive aministrative assistant Jamie Montgomery.

Happy to participate in a mini video with the ladies for my WSAV-TV segment “Where’s Bunny Ware” is their Executive Director Ron Wilson.

If you don’t know about Royce Learning Center, they provide educational services for children and adults with learning disabilities. Gearing up for back to school on August 3, the trio are sipping on some classic Creature Comfort brews while being introduced to Connect Savannah’s Chantel Britton.

Crunching on a massive taco is Agenda Latina’s Lisette Riccelli. After years of posing this Latin beauty, I giggle when she jumps up and yells, “Pictures, pictures! Come here Joe!” Grabbing Veterans Council Chairman Joe Higgins for a photo with her and Conni Reynolds, we wave WSAV’s The Bridge host Patti Turner over for a perfect introduction via photo opportunity!

Another WSAV face coming through the crowd is their uber nice General Manager David Hart. New to the Savannah market, David has entrenched himself in all things local and tells me, “I love the people of Savannah, their friendliness and how it feels like we are living in a postcard.” We are proud to have you David Hart!

Victoria Williams, LeAndrea Mikell, Marianne Ganem Poppell, Dru Usry, Courtney Ganem

Shaking my head in disbelief, I ask who in the world puts this together.

“Warrior Expeditions makes it happen. We camp along the riverbanks and sandbars, and every third or fourth day they work with local VFD chapters to arrange a trip into town. It’s called Source to Sea and one of the coolest things about the trip is seeing the wildlife—from deer, raccoons and beaver to seeing over 350 bald eagles, this is the kayak experience of a lifetime!” shares the native Virginian.

With Tyler insisting, I try their new fried green tomato and spicy sweet bacon sandwich, I take a seat with Monica and Sam Krause. The Ardsley Station management couple followed Tyler here from Seattle last year because “he is family.” And that is also the reason I love this event so much.

It’s personal, it’s fun and it’s a way to help the people that help others—like one big happy family! See y’all next month!

Monica and Sam Krause

Tyler Kopkas

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It’s cool off time, so I head inside to take a seat next to LTC (Ret) Harry Gardner, USMC. After hearing that he volunteers at the USO, Marine Corps League and Team Rubicon, I sit back to hear one fascinating tale. “For the past six years I have kayaked the Mississippi from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. About 50 of us make the 2200 mile trek while averaging 28-32 miles a day,” shares Harry.

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COMMUNITY

SPORTS

JAUDON SPORTS: TECHNICALITIES BE DAMNED, ERK RUSSELL SHOULD BE IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

BY TRAVIS JAUDON Sports Columnist @JaudonSports

College football has always had the ability to make legends out of its mere human players and coaches. The pageantry, history and traditions engrained among the fan bases of the sport’s biggest programs has a special way of preserving those who came before.

In Atlanta, the College Football Hall of Fame officially immortalizes the sport’s all-timers when they are inducted as players or as coaches. Heck, even some broadcasters have had enough impact to gain entry into the hall.

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One man, however, is criminally absent from the CFB’s HOF. When the Southeastern Conference held its annual Media Days at the Hall of Fame last week, it revived a conversation among officials that many Georgians have been having for years. Well, in this state it’s become more of a question than a conversation, really.

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How the hell is Erk Russell not in the College Football Hall of Fame?

Thanks in large part to a story done by Anthony Dasher of UGAsports.com last Thursday, the former University of Georgia defensive coordinator and Georgia Southern head coach could soon be inducted. The key word there being “could.”

Russell died in 2006 in Statesboro and the reason for his absence in the Hall of Fame is a technicality. In order for a coach to be inducted, he must’ve been a head coach for at least 10 years. Russell revived the Georgia Southern football program in 1981 and won three national titles (1985, 1986, 1989) in eight years as the Eagles head coach.

He was 83-22-1.

According to Dasher, the Hall of Fame has had conversations about Russell’s ineligibility and the potential avenues for his circumventing the 10-year rule and gaining entry.

National Football Foundation Chief Operating Officer Matthew Sign told Dasher last week that a waiver process is in place, one which could lead to candidates like Russell being inducted despite not meeting minimum requirements for traditional induction. “(Russell) has always been that unique candidate in that he obviously meets all the criteria as a coach, except for the 10-year mark. It has been a discussion over the years,” Sign told Dasher.

“On top of the Honors Court, we have an Awards Committee. That would be something the Awards Committee would take up and something they would have to approve. It would also have to get approval from the board of trustees.”

Prior to a waiver being put in play, a member of the NFF board would need to bring it up for recommendation.

The NFF is responsible for “all aspects of the nomination and selection process” at the Hall of Fame, according to Dasher.

Erk’s birthday was on July 23 and nobody deserves a late Hall of Fame present more than him. If the NFF and the Hall of Fame believe themselves to be the keepers of the sport’s most legendary names, it should begin this process as soon as possible. Otherwise, it’s hard to take that Hall of Fame seriously. By whatever means necessary, it’s time for Erk Russell to be inducted into the Hall.

Technicalities be damned.

SPORTS NOTES While we’re on the topic, the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame (www.GSAHOF.com) has a notable name missing from its ranks as well. Benjamin Logan, better known as “Ice Cream,” was a legendary youth and high school sports referee/umpire for 40 years until his death at the age of 88 in September 2019. He was known for his larger-than-life personality behind the plate of baseball/softball games where he would routinely be more entertaining than the game itself. It’s time for the GSAHOF to induct Cream one way or another. He was as influential and impactful as any Savannah sports figure in recent memory, and without him in it, Savannah’s Athletic Hall of Fame just isn’t quite right.

The University of Georgia and head football coach Kirby Smart have agreed to a contract extension for the National Championship winning coach. The details of the deal, announced on Thursday, July 21, were historic.

Smart, 46, was given a 10-year, $111 million extension through the 2031 season. It’ll pay him between $10.25 million and $12.25 million annually, making him the highest-paid college football coach in the country (public universities). Since he was previously making $7.13 million per season, it’s easy to see why winning a national title at a school like UGA is so important to coaches. It’s also easy to see why most coaches will do nearly anything to reach that goal.

FOLLOW Travis Jaudon on Twitter/Instagram @ JaudonSports. Email him at travisLjaudon@gmail.com.

Listen to him on Hot Grits Podcast, Savannah’s No. 1 sports podcast. New episodes are released each Tuesday.

FOOD & DRINK EAT IT & LIKE IT

PRESENTED WEEKLY BY SAVANNAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Photos by Ashley McElroy @ashleymcelroy

VEGAN SWELL BURGERS & FRIES WANTS TO BRING ‘A FUN, FAST-FOOD AND NOSTALGIC EXPERIENCE’

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For all of the options in food we can now enjoy around Savannah, we do have some segments of the population that remain dramatically underserved.

I’ve heard it all over the years. I’ve had people ask me (as if) when Savannah is ever going to get ‘upscale Mexican.’

About two years ago, I had a lady ask me when we were going to get an Ethiopian restaurant. And then there are those lovely folks that roam among us who won’t quit asking for an Italian or pizza joint, not just any Italian or pizza joint. No, it has to be exactly like their favorite spot in East Orange, New Jersey. The one they grew up with.

“We just don’t have anything like that here.”

Gee, I wonder why. And you know who you are.

From my seat, to borrow a sports analogy, we’ve got a decent group of first stringers on our food scene, but Savannah remains in need of quality depth. There is some, sure, but we have plenty of room for more.

Enter Amanda Jones, who recognized a void in Savannah’s Vegan scene after moving here from Buffalo, and has stepped up to do something about it.

“There were a lot of vegans here.” she says “but not too many options.”

We have some, of course. The Sentient Bean and Brighter Day on Park Avenue downtown have led the way for years around here. Over the last few, Fox and Fig has had tremendous success with their plant based concept. Also, The Haunt on Abercorn St. downtown continues to grow their plant-based approach.

But those are sit down restaurants. What if you just want to grab some grub, you know?

“I’ve been a vegetarian for 21 years” Amanda says. “People don’t understand

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COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK

by Chantel Britton

PORT CITY SPRITZ ENJOY AT: THE LOST SQUARE 412 Williamson St. (Inside The Alida)

MADE WITH:

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Photos by Ashley McElroy @ashleymcelroy

1 ½ oz Quinquina Blanc, ½ oz Nikka Coffey Vodka, ¾ Strawberry Syrup, Sparkling Wine, Soda

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The Lost Square is the inviting rooftop bar at The Alida, offering several satisfying cocktails this summer. One such libation is the Port City Spritz. Featuring an aperitif wine and strawberry syrup, this drink adds a touch of sweetness that’s sure to satiate you on a hot, summer day.

how much you miss some foods from your childhood. Like Happy Meals.”

So, last Sunday, Amanda put together up a vegan pop up at Big Bon Bodega downtown. The menu was simple. Smash burgers, “Nashville Hot Chicken” and Sloppy Joes. There were also french fries, ‘milkshakes’ and more. All of it vegan.

She’s calling it Swell Burgers and Fries.

They planned to be open from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. By 2:30pm it was all gone.

They got trampled.

“It was the best case scenario and also what i had been having nightmares about for three days before.” she said. “Everyone was so patient and understanding.”

Clearly there is demand. There will continue to be and she plans to address it as best as they can.

The burgers, she says, are modeled after a “Shake Shack” style. Using impossible meat. The sloppy joes have lentils, mushrooms and tofu as a base. I’m not a vegan by any stretch, nor do I attempt to play one on TV, but these burgers look good. Dare I say sexy?

For the record, I was not able to attend the pop up last weekend, I had another commitment, but I will be at the next one, you can count on that.

“I’m hoping that even if you eat meat you can say this burger is just as good as any burger in Savannah. If not better.”

Amanda says.

We’ll be the judges of that, won’t we?

Actually, I got two reports from a couple of people I know who were there and they loved it. So there’s that.

“We want to create a fun, fast-food and nostalgic experience.”

The goods look great. The branding -thanks to local designer Bekah Farnhamis very much in order. All that’s left is to

deliver consistency over the long haul, which Amanda is preparing for. How so?

She’s already increased her staffing for her next pop up. Of course, there will be more food.

The plan right now is to use Big Bon’s mobile “Ghost Kitchen” and take this vegan burger show on the road every two weeks on Sundays. Where will she be and how can you try it? You’ll have to give them a follow on Instagram. @ swellburgersandfries. It will all be there, then you can Eat It and Like It. Incidentally, another part of the project Amanda is working on are the creation of organic cold pressed juices. They only contain fruits and vegetables and are produced here in Savannah.

“We are rolling out three flavors.” she said “They’ll be available at Big Bon Bodega during regular business hours.”

“We are going to see how this goes, but then have three more flavors on deck.”

The Port City Spritz is garnished with strawberry fruit leather, making it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Find some time to make your way to the Lost Square soon to give the Port City Spritz a try!

FOOD TRUCK OF THE WEEK

QUICK BITES

Poe’s Tavern, the Charleston based regional chain, appears to be on final approach at their Savannah location on MLK between Bay Street and River Street.

The space looks good. We got a note into the them and will hopefully be sharing more about that soon.

I enjoyed dinner at The Garage at Victory North a couple of weeks ago. It’s a great looking space, good menu and the cocktails were solid. Find them at 2605 Whitaker Street near Victory Drive.

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KRAZIAN

Krazian is a local food truck boasting Asian fusion favorites that are sure to please your palate. Their slogan, ‘If you’re craving Asian, get some Krazian!’ is truly sound advice. This food truck definitely delivers bold flavors from the Far East.

Their menu includes items like fried dumplings, bao tacos, yakisoba noodles and more. The Bulgogi Pork Fries are a fan favorite while the rice bowls are a reliable choice, featuring sticky rice, steamed vegetables, shrimp sauce and your choice of meat. Proteins include chicken, shrimp, steak, pork and tofu.

Their toothsome offerings are healthy options that will leave you satisfied without weighing you down. Give them a try soon.

You won’t regret it. Follow Krazian on Facebook and Instagram @kraziansav to stay updated on the truck’s schedule.

They’re also on Snapchat @krazian.sav.

FOOD & DRINK

HAPPY HOUR

GET HAPPY!

NINE OF THE BEST RESTAURANT HAPPY HOURS IN SAVANNAH chantel@connectsavannah.com

There’s something magical about happy hour, that special sector of time where discounted drinks and affordable appetizers abound. Happy hour is the perfect time to gather with friends and perhaps make some new ones as you toast to the good life at the bar.

It’s no secret that Savannah is a drinking town, so happy hours aren’t hard to find at all here in the Hostess City. If you’re wondering where some of the best happy hour deals can be found, you’re in luck!

Here’s a roundup highlighting some of the best happy hours around town.

And remember, you don’t have to knock drinks back at the bar, you can take them to go and stroll through the squares once happy hour ends.

ARDSLEY STATION

THE GROVE

Nestled in City Market, The Grove is a restaurant and rooftop bar serving up Southern comfort food and signature cocktails. They host their happy hour Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., and it includes deals like half off champagne and wine by the glass, $2 off house cocktails and appetizers, and $1 off Southbound Brewing Company and Service Brewing beers.

RHETT

Located inside luxury hotel The Alida, Rhett is an upscale restaurant offering fresh, coastal American fare to patrons.

Rather than a traditional happy hour, Rhett offers a Sparkling Hour every Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. During Sparkling Hour, guests can enjoy a glass of crisp, sparkling Brut for just $8 along with oysters and other dishes like smoked fish dip, mussels and fries and mushroom tartine, all for a discounted price. It’s worth noting that the Sparkling Hour only applies to the lounge and bar areas of the restaurant.

Nonetheless, the offers are still worth stopping by for.

CO

COMMON RESTAURANT

Common Restaurant is a quaint eatery located on Broughton St. that’s become known around town as a popular spot for brunch on the weekends. It might be lesser known, however, that Common boasts a happy hour featuring great specials on food and drinks from (find out hours). They have an entire menu dedicated to their happy hour featuring

CO

CO is a Whitaker St. restaurant serving up modern Asian fusion favorites for lunch and dinner. Their happy hour takes place Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring a variety of food and drink specials available to dine-in guests only. The drink specials include $5

SPARKLING HOUR AT RHETT specialty cocktails, $3 sake infusions and $4 draft beer and select wines. During happy hour, they offer several tasty bites between $4 and $6 each, including dishes like the Garlic Sesame Tuna Taco, Beef and Kimchi Dumplings, and Tuna Tataki among others.

enjoy half-priced appetizers, $3 wells, $4 Georgia beer and domestic drafts as well as $5 Jameson and Fireball.

HUSK

Husk is a chic eating house in the heart of the Historic District bringing a fresh perspective to Southern classics. They host their happy hour at the bar Monday through Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Husk’s happy hour is unique in that it focuses exclusively on food. They offer specials on their signature Hot Fried Chicken, Cheeseburger and Pimento Cheese. They also offer specials for oysters on the half shell.

SORRY CHARLIE’S

Located in City Market, Sorry Charlie’s is an oyster bar serving up fresh seafood and craft cocktails. Their happy hour takes place both on the main floor and the rooftop bar Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. During happy hour, guests can enjoy $1 house oysters, so you can shuck to your heart’s content.

They also offer $3 Savannah beers, perfect to wash the oysters down with.

MCDONOUGH’S

Sitting on the corner of the street of its namesake, McDonough’s is one of the most popular places to be during St. Patrick’s Day. But if you need a reason to visit the Irish pub during the rest of the year, happy hour is more than enough reason. McDonough’s happy hour is Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. During happy hour, guests can

ORDINARY PUB

THE ORDINARY PUB

Common Restaurant’s sister eatery, The Ordinary Pub has a happy hour as well featuring great specials on food and drinks. Located underground on Broughton St., the Ordinary Pub is known for its imaginative take on traditional American pub fare. Their happy hour takes place every day of the week.

Monday through Thursday, happy hour lasts from 4 to 7 p.m. And Friday through Sunday, it lasts from 3 to 7 p.m. Enjoy Korean BBQ Meatballs, Pub Poutine Fries and other delectable bites for under $13. And take advantage of their wide selection of $8 happy hour cocktails.

For an exciting twist on a classic drink, try the Bacon Old Fashioned. And if you prefer something a little sweeter, go for the And She Was, featuring gin, honey, lemon juice and pineapple juice. You won’t be disappointed.

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Situated on the corner of Victory and Drayton, Ardsley Station has quickly become a local favorite known for their toothsome plates and artfully-crafted cocktails. But one of the best things about Ardsley Station is their happy hour specials. Get this, they have not one, but two happy hours in the restaurant every day. The first is from 3 to 6 p.m., with the second happening from 9 p.m. to close.

Their happy hour applies to the entire restaurant, not just the bar. During these happy hours, guests can enjoy $3 off craft cocktails; $3 off all glasses of wine; $2 off canned beer, seltzers and ciders; and $2 off small plates. And every Monday, patrons can treat themselves to half price wine bottles. And this offer can be combined with happy hour. It doesn’t get much better than that!

dishes like Salmon Belly Bacon Sliders and three varieties of Poutine Fries. They also have several specials on oysters as well. For drinks, they boast $9 cocktails, $8 mules, $5 draft beer and a selection of $8 wines, giving you plenty of affordable options to take advantage of.

Photo from thealidahotel.com

By Chantel Britton

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CULTURE Jepson Center adding dedicated Children’s Museum

TELFAIR MUSEUMS SPACE WILL FOCUS ON ART EDUCATION, BE THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE REGION

By Marley Gibson Features Writer

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Initial visualizations of new interactive spaces in the planned Children’s Museum expansion of the Jepson Center. | Photo provided by Telfair Museums

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Telfair Museums is expanding opportunities for children and families with the announcement of its new Children’s Art Museum (CAM).

Officials say the Jepson Center’s current Artseum space will be transformed into a space dedicated to igniting creativity for children of all ages.

“Telfair has had a children’s and family space called – Artseum – for years,” said Benjamin Simons, Executive Director and CEO. “However, we’ve been involved in strategic planning lately and one of the things we realize was that space and, more importantly, the experience for children of all ages visiting the Telfair was so important.”

“We’ve had the good fortune of connecting with two very passionate community leaders and donors, community philanthropists Jackie Rabinowitz and Cynthia Willett, whose most recent efforts brought to Savannah the Sunshine Park and Healing Garden at the Children’s Hospital, are partnering with Telfair to bring CAM to life,” Simons said.

“We’re working with the design firm, FREN Design, Inc., based in Savannah, to build a children’s museum,” he said. “They came to us and their interests aligned with our strategic thinking very closely, so we’re partnering with them to develop a new concept for a children’s museum in the Jepson Center.”

“The CAM will be on the Oglethorpe side, facing the beautiful glass windows,” Simons boasted. “It will be a wide range of experiences and art adventures with a lot of connections to Telfair’s permanent collection.

The first year, we’re going with the overall theme of Impressionism, which is one of the great strengths of the Telfair – American Impressionism.”

Rana Edgars, Director of Development said the whole project is “made for children, for families, and even the young at heart.”

“Adults will also love the experience and will have a new way to wonder and learn about our permanent collection,” Edgars noted. “There will be a toddler area, specific for toddlers and their parents, and a place where we can have our toddler programming. It will also be very interactive with a lot of spaces with screens. We know that can be an overload at times, so there will be a family room that will also have interactive activities. It will be good for children, parents, and youth to experience the

art both visually and hands-on.”

Simons stated his confidence in bringing visitors to the museum.

“This will be a huge attraction for visitors to Savannah and it will even be a reason to come to Savannah.”

“You know, in our research, we learned this will be the only children’s art museum in the entire Lowcountry,” Simons added. “It will be a big magnet for Savannah.

Equally importantly, local families, school children, and our very robust relationship with the Chatham County Public Schools will only be enhanced by this [museum].

We want to expand those partnerships and provide opportunities for local families to come to have an experience they couldn’t get in the whole region other than here in the new museum.”

Simons emphasized the importance of children experiencing art at a very young age.

“There are extensive studies in the pre-K and toddler ages that show early exposure to visual thinking strategies and learning to engage visually with the world and developing tools to do that have a huge impact on people’s lives and development and broadening of their world view,” he said. “That’s our overall goal: to inspire wonder, to develop the skills to navigate the world, and to also have fun.”

Harry DeLorme, Director of Education and Senior Curator who has been with the museum for over 30 years said the plan is “to work with the permanent collection and to also develop the content in a way that closely aligns with the Georgia school curriculum and the national educational curriculum. This will only strengthen our relationship with the Chatham County Public School Districts.”

“It’s an important project for our education programs and it continues the tradition of children’s exhibitions we’ve established here going back to the 1970s. Telfair’s been doing interactive children’s activities for a long time. We’ve been able to update the Artseum [over time], so this is a terrific way to continue to offer this kind of family space. We see so many children and families throughout the year for all of our programs, so we think this is going to be a great new space for families to explore here at the museum.”

“There are so many ways we engage with outreach

with classes and it’s really just to elevate and enhance all that we already do working with children and the local schools,” DeLorme said. “However, adults will love it and feel like kids again when they experience the space. Part of our strategic planning process was speaking with a lot of families and parents and their experience of not having a lot of things for children to do in Savannah and so we listened closely to that. Part of our inspiration was to create this magical space—a place where they’ll want to come back over and over again.”

The museum hopes to appeal to visitors by adding a missing element: more activities for families and children.

“We have a lot of tourists visiting with children and families in the summer months, we’ve actually seen an increase in visitors with young children. Our programs for young families and children have been very popular and have bounced as the pandemic has waned. There’s going to be an audience that’s hungry for this [museum],” DeLorme said.

“Art [has a] transformation role that it can play in our lives,” DeLorme said. “I’m a firm believer—and we’ve been doing art interaction for decades—and I’ve seen over and over again how art can change lives.”

DeLorme definitely has enthusiasm for the project and what the future holds.

“It doesn’t matter who you are, you can have a meaningful experience looking at art and making art.

There’s a very therapeutic quality to it—the art making and exploring workings of art, looking at it and discussing the work—it’s a really important thing to our mental wellbeing,” he said. “Even if you’re not a professional artist… it doesn’t matter. You can gain a lot from trying it out or working with materials or looking at art with friends.

There’s so much in works of art. They’re open-ended with so much to explore. That’s why artists make art. They put them out there for our contemplation. There’s a lot we can get out of that. Families look at art together. It’s a very powerful thing. They can share their experience and observations. I’m a firm believer that art has the power to transform us and change lives.”

“Come be a kid,” he said.

For more information on the project and how you may be involved, email info@telfair.org.

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ART PATROL “SPLASH!” EXHIBIT BY JOHN LYTLE WILSON

Plant Riverside District’s Grand Bohemian Gallery will feature paintings by Birmingham, Alabama artist John Lytle Wilson from July 1-31. An artist known for his brightly colored paintings and murals, John Lytle Wilson depicts cartoon robots, monkeys and other creatures invading traditional landscape paintings. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Plant Riverside District’s Grand Bohemian Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The gallery is closed on Mondays. FREE July 31, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.. 912-373-9055. Molly.Johnson@kesslercollection.com. plantriverside.com/venues/grand-bohemian-gallery/. Plant Riverside District - Grand Bohemian Gallery, 400 West River Street.

TRADING SPACES

February 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022 Kobo Gallery artists Morgan Adler, Suzanne Carmack, Antoine de Villiers, Joy Dunigan, Marta McWhorter, David Kaminsky and Daniel E. Smith rotate the gallery, prompting a host of new work arrivals and a fresh take on existing works.

2022 Trading Spaces Events are as follows: • June 1 - July 31, 2022 • August 1 - September 30, 2022 • October 1 - November 30, 2022

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December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023 Kobo Gallery artists Morgan Adler, Suzanne Carmack, Antoine de Villiers, Joy Dunigan, Marta McWhorter, David Kaminsky and Daniel E. Smith rotate the gallery, prompting a host of new work arrivals and a fresh take on existing works.

GHOSTS

THROUGH THE EYES OF ERIC HARTLEY, A PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION

GALLERY SHOWING: ANDRE FORD

The Arts on the Coast in partnership with Great Oaks Bank is proud to present ‘Through the Eyes of Eric Hartley, A Photographic Collection’, a black and white photography exhibition that features over 25 extraordinary images from Hartley’s personal collection. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 3rd from 5-7 p.m. The full show dates at June 3-August 12, 2022. Free 5-7 p.m.. 9123985776. artsonthecoastaoc@ gmail.com. artsonthecoast.org/eric-hartley. Estes Gallery at Great Oaks Bank/Arts on the Coast, 42 Town Centre Drive.

6:00 PM 8:00 PM The Culturist Union 3129 Bull Street The Culturist Union Presents a Gallery Showing featuring Andre Ford from 6PM to 8PM. Enjoy TCU’s signature wine cocktails while experiencing Andre’s captivating scenes, which examine the human condition, black male identity, unrequited love, sex and religious themes as he brilliantly captures our contradictions and complexities as melanated people.

CHUL-HYUN AHN: BEYOND

Telfair Museums’ 2022 PULSE Art + Technology Festival features a solo exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Chul-Hyun Ahn (Korean, b. 1971) whose light boxes made from LEDs, one-way mirrors, and sculptural materials create the suggestion of infinite space, whether the illusion of a railroad track curving into the darkness or geometric abstractions in vibrant color. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 912-7908800. telfair.org

#ART912 CONVERGENCE EXHIBITION

‘CONVERGENCE’ is an #art912 survey exhibition that brings together more than 40 works from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection from recent or current Savannah-based artists. From photography, watercolor, mixed media, encaustic, acrylic, charcoal, graphite, ink, oil paint, sculpture, and digital art, the exhibition celebrates the rich breadth of works produced in Savannah and collected by Telfair in the last decades. Converging in one space for the first time, the selected works speak to the creativity, distinct qualities, and undeniable vibrancy of Savannah’s local arts’ scene. 10 a.m.-5 p.m..

912-790-8800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/ exhibitions/art912-convergence/. telfair. org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

THE ART OF WILLIAM O. GOLDING: HARD KNOCKS, HARDSHIPS AND LOTS OF EXPERIENCE

Telfair Museums presents the first large museum survey of the work of William O. Golding (1874-1943), an African American seaman and artist who recorded a half-century of maritime experience in more than one hundred vibrant drawings.

In the 1930s, Golding was a patient at the United States Marine Hospital in Savan-

nah, where he represented his experiences in expressive pencil and crayon drawings which combine memory, imagination, and sailors’ lore. 72 works will be exhibited, including 23 drawings from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection, and others from the Morris Museum of Art, The Georgia Museum of Art, and private collections. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 912-7908800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/exhibitions/golding/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

exhibition of work by African American artist, William O. Golding, in The Art of William O. Golding: Hard Knocks, Hardships, and Lots of Experience on view at the Jepson Center, along with other featured exhibitions free of charge. Free weekend admission includes residents of the following counties: -Chatham -Bryan -Effingham -Liberty (Georgia) -Beaufort (South Carolina) -Jasper (South Carolina) Free 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 912.790.8800. telfair. org. 207 West York St.

DECONSTRUCTED

BLOW UP: INFLATABLE CONTEMPORARY ART

In dialogue with ‘CONVERGENCE’ in the adjoining art912 gallery, ‘DECONSTRUCTED’ features over a dozen works created in the Southeast in the 20th and 21st centuries. Beyond a regional guiding thread, these objects from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection speak to the theme of deconstruction, either formally or conceptually. 10 a.m.-5 p.m..

19127908800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/ exhibitions/deconstructed/. telfair.org/ jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

FREE FAMILY WEEKENDS AT THE JEPSON CENTER & TELFAIR ACADEMY

Telfair Museums is excited to offer local residents free weekend admission to the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy starting April 2 – August 28! Residents are invited to explore the largest museum

BLOW UP: Inflatable Contemporary Art explores the imaginative ways that artists use air as a tool for creating larger-thanlife sculptures. Featuring nine cutting-edge installation projects, this exhibition shakes up traditional associations of inflatables with balloons, beach toys, and blimps. As a group, these demonstrate the wealth of visual possibilities for inflatable art, from playfully familiar subjects to colorful abstractions and thought-provoking conceptual work.

The exhibition includes an international roster of artists and art collectives who are well known in contemporary art circles: Nicole Banowetz, Sharon Engelstein, FriendsWithYou, Joshua Harker, Susan Lee-Chun, Matt Ritchie, Lizabeth Rossof, Max Streicher, and Jen Stark. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 912-790-8800. telfair.org

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GHOSTS is a collection of paintings along with a video installation produced by artist, Meg Kettelkamp, and filmed and edited by Grace Harding. Kettelkamp’s naturally dyed fabrics with plant material gathered around Savannah take on new forms and purposes in the film, continued by a new presentation in the gallery.

Contemplating the complexities of the past and its effects on the present, she invites the viewer into a quiet reflection of both light and shadow, and seeing the familiar with childlike simplicity. All work at the exhibition will be for sale. 5-9 p.m.. megkettelkamp.com. The Nest Gallery, 601 E 33rd St.

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CULTURE

SOPHIE DANIELE

AND THE ART OF TIME TRAVELING (WITH TYPEWRITERS)

By Beth Logan

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A few years ago, on the way to London’s Tate Modern, I spotted a small crowd of tourists clustered around two seated and rather eccentric looking young men in overcoats, scarves, and fedoras. They were typewriter poets.

And, after observing them for a bit, both my daughter and I paid them to tap out poems as gifts to our partners back home in the States.

So it was with delight that I spotted Sophie Daniele and her collaborator Matt Propst on a recent sunny Saturday morning, set up in Forsyth Park with dictionaries, and vintage typewriters perched on old-time suitcases.

We engaged briefly, as both were busily pecking away at their typewriters.

Despite being busy and distracted, the vivaciousness of Daniele overwhelmed. I took her card and promised to call to find out more about her newly created “Savannah Typewriter Society.”

The vintage umbrella logo on Daniele’s business card is fitting. The woman has a myriad of magical ideas, which, she says, all fall underneath the umbrella of ‘travelling back in time.’

Not just a poetry writing endeavor, she describes the Society as an avant-garde entertainment business, a private society club membership, a community service, an event planning business (including vegan catering and vintage rentals) which she is marketing to, amongst others, wedding planners, and movie production teams.

The fledgling business encompasses a lot of additional concepts.

Daniele calls herself “the world’s exclusive typewriter fortune teller” and describes the typewriter society as “Savannah’s exclusive time traveling entertainment production company and vintage rentals.”

Her Instagram profile continues, “Author & International Psychic Medium/Animal Communicator. Relocation & Missing Pets Expert.

Ordained Matchmaking Expert with 100% success rate. Based in Savannah, Georgia. Available worldwide.”

Daniele first came to Savannah at the end of 2013 to “soul-tend”.

She had left a twenty-plus year marriage and was ready to create new memories. Born in Paris, France (she maintains dual citizenship), she has led a nomadic life with both her father and ex-husband being active military.

“As a lover of old things, Savannah spoke to me, as it does to so many.

The history and architecture, the European influences drew me in.”

After a hiatus to flip properties in Asheville, to run an Airbnb business on St. Simon’s, and to travel in North Carolina for six months in her camper van, Daniele is finally ready to settle here.

So why the Savannah Typewriter Society?

“Well,” Daniele answers, “I believe in spirit and spirit brings me messages. This happens to everyone if they just pay attention. I’ve always been into the paranormal. I’m a psychic medium. I’m an author and my

ABOVE: Daniele performing a ‘murder mystery’ at Thrive on Skidaway. OPPOSITE: a portion of the setup for love poems/fortune telling at a wedding. | Photos provided by the artist.

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She will ask businesses “to host a public typewriter” and let their clientele add to messages being typed and checked on daily.

Daniele envisions a business that engages with both our local community, and with other artists and entertainers here. Whether you want a catered vegan dinner with amazing entertainment, a private séance in your parlor, a matchmaker service, or a typed fortune or a poem created at a birthday party, fun function or wedding, the Savannah Typewriter Society has you covered. Time travel with her and Matt back to a Victorian era. Or maybe you can meet them, as I did, in Forsyth Park.

But back to the banks of the Thames in London…I don’t exactly remember how I described my husband Steve. Probably that he’s handsome and loves trees. The poem I received brought me to tears of laughter the first time I read it aloud to my girlfriends. And I’ve never quite figured out if Steve was flattered or insulted.

LOVE overpowered in that greater force, the sheer surge of it, the wave of untrammeled wanting, the electric desire the need, insistent, urgent energized, the utter lust for that masculine embodiment of beauty that slab of marble Steve that oak rooted in soil

in the condition

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that Eros-Man

that Steve of every maiden’s dream.

The Savannah Typewriter Society is available for events, fundraisers, openings, picnics, fortune telling, etc. Find out more at about. me.sophiedaniele, on Instagram.com @savannahtypewritersociety and @typewriterfortuneteller, or call 912.247.9912

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best friend Matt is an author (of “Savannah Cemeteries”). I wanted to put all my passions together and manifested this business.”

“I discovered there were typewriter societies in other cities around the world,” she continues. “This is art. This is creative. But how do I make it uniquely mine?” She decided to incorporate her crystal ball and now, she says, “I am the Typewriter Fortune Teller, the first on Planet Earth!”

While she ascribes her psychic abilities to her Celtic heritage, Daniele says, “We all have this capability. We all have this intuition, this third eye. But society squishes it out of you. You know, if someone is walking to their car late at night and suddenly they get goosebumps on the back of their neck, that is your intuition or spirit guide protecting you and you should never ignore it.”

“The typewriter is a divination tool,” Daniele continues, “Both the typewriter and crystal ball are an act, a form of entertainment that draws people in. We started setting up in Forsyth Park – the Central Park of the South – the best place to test the waters. My partner Matt is the Typewriter Poet, and I am the Typewriter Fortune Teller.”

She feels blessed to have two influential people since to guide her on this journey.

“They are now my friends and mentors.” The first one, Tom, has a Typewriter Society in Atlanta, and has helped her source ten vintage typewriters and is teaching her how to repair them. The second is a woman who owned a vintage rental business and is now Daniele’s source for fabulous vintage suitcases, dishes, furniture, accessories, and business advice.

“I feel so fortunate to have manifested these friends and these ideas in my life. You know manifesting is the law of attraction, which is three things: believe, ask, and receive. When we tune into that, it really works. You can call it whatever you want. Some people call it magic, some call it prayer, some call it God or the Universe. Whatever you call it, it’s good, and we all have that power to harness.”

By their nature, typewriters slow down our thought processes.

There is no delete button. No submit button. No spellcheck.

Believing people crave connection with the non-digital, elegant world they represent, Daniele’s vision for the Savannah Typewriter Society is to acquire typewriters, “lovingly restore them to

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times and in the feature films “Couples Retreat” and “Four Christmases.” He also wrote, created and starred in the second Asian American sitcom on television, “Sullivan & Son,” which ran for three seasons on TBS, and wrote and directed a semi-autobiographical feature film called “The Opening Act.” He also directed the acclaimed documentary “Always Amazing” and recently filmed his fifth special for Amazon Prime, “The Last Late Night,” that will premiere in 2023.

Rocky Dale Davis will serve as the Big Comedy Network at District Live headliner on Oct.27-29. Originally from Brookwood, Ala., Davis is a stand-up comedian whose viral videos on TikTok and Instagram have over 500 million views and one million followers. He has also appeared on “Dating No Filter” on E! & NBC’s “Bring The Funny”.

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The inaugural “Big Comedy Network at District Live” headliner Aug. 4-6 will be Gina Brillon, the first Latina comedian to be in the top 10 finalists of “America’s Got Talent.” A stand-up comic since the age of 17, Brillon has made appearances on “The View,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” as well as CBS’ “Kevin Can Wait” and ABC’s “The Conners.” Brillon has toured the country with actor and comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and landed a coveted spot on Rolling Stone’s list of “10 Comedians You Need to Know.” She has earned acclaim with her one-hour comedy special “Gina Brillon: The Floor is Lava,” which won a 2021 Gracie Award and an Imagen Award nomination.

Fellow Bronx, N.Y. native James Goff will serve as Brillon’s opening act. Known for his keen ability to quickly connect with audiences, Goff has performed on

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WEDNESDAY 7/27

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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Cohen’s Retreat Midtown Pickers, 6 p.m.

Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay, 6 p.m.

McDonough’s Blues with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

Plant Riverside District - Pavilion Stage Wednesday Blues Series feat. the Eric Culberson Band, 6-9 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Club One Super Gay Bingo, 5:30 p.m.

Moodright’s BINGO, 8 p.m.

Starland Yard Music Bingo, 7-9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

El-Rocko Lounge Trivia with Jules and Chris Grimmett, 9-11:30 p.m.

Moodright’s Duckpin Bowling League Night, 8 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Trivia Night with Jess Shaw, 6:30 p.m.

The Wormhole Bingo, 10 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Savannah Comedy Underground, 9 p.m.

THURSDAY 7/28 LIVE MUSIC

Cohen’s Retreat Munchies & Music, 5-9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES Bar Food Trivia Night, 8 p.m.

McDonough’s Family Feud, 7 p.m.

The Wormhole Trivia, 10 p.m.

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Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Open Mic Comedy, 8:30 p.m.

DJ

Club 51 Degrees DJ B-Rad, 9 p.m.

Top Deck Sunset Deck Party, 6 p.m.

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Service Brewing Company Service Brewing Run Club, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 7/29 LIVE MUSIC

Coffee Bluff Marina LAX, 6 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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FIESTA LATINA DANCE PARTY @PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT

LPT, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based salsa band, will perform live at the Fiesta Latina Dance Party at District Live at Plant Riverside District on Saturday, July 30 from 7-11 p.m. The dance party will also feature a Salsa DJ and open dance floor. The 14-piece Afro-Cuban salsa orchestra is widely considered the “ambassadors of Salsa and Afro-Cuban music in the Southeast.” In addition, a Salsa DJ will play Latin music and encourage guests to dance the night away on the open dance floor between performances by LPT. Drink specials will be available throughout the evening.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint with Swamptooth, 6 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

The Hive Repertory Theatre LLC Adult Night Out - Karaoke!, 8 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

DJ

Club 51 Degrees DJ Fer, DJ Emalo, DJ Lil G, DJ BRad, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.

Rock House Music & Dance, 10 p.m.

Adult Drop-in IMPROV Class, 10 a.m.

SATURDAY 7/30

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.

Over Yonder Honky Tonk Saturdays

LIVE MUSIC

Bamboo Room Tiki Bar The Creature Preachers and the Rumtones, 8-11 p.m.

Coffee Bluff Marina Gary Strickland, 6 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Blueberry Hill Pool Tournament, 2 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bar Food Karaoke Night, 10 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Rock House Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

COMEDY

Front Porch Improv

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

SUNDAY 7/31 LIVE MUSIC

Collins Quarter at Forsyth Ember City, 2 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10 p.m.

Myrtle & Rose, Rooftop Garden Plant Riverside Live Jazz Sunday Brunch Featuring the Howard Paul Jazz Trio, 11 a.m.3 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Bucky and Barry, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Moon River Brewing Co. Trivia, 6 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Open Mic/Jam, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

Over Yonder First Tuesdays Bluegrass with Swamptooth, first Tuesday of every month

TRIVIA & GAMES

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m.

Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen Trivia Tuesday, 9 p.m.

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

Starland Yard Trivia with Chris Grimmett, 6:30 p.m.; Trivia Night With Chris Grimmett, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Stafford’s Public House Stafford’s Tuesday Comedy Open Mic, 8:30-11:45 p.m.

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THE BAND PAGE

By Frank Ricci

KYLE BRADLEY @ BARRELHOUSE SOUTH

FUNK YOU @ TYBEE POST THEATER

BETTER THAN THIS + NUCLEAR TOURISM + ZOE BAYANI @ EL ROCKO

SASQUATCH + HIPPIE DEATH CULT @ THE WORMHOLE

The country-soul storyteller cut his teeth in Statesboro for a few years before relocating to Atlanta. A Texas native, he’s inspired by the unique combo of Jerry Jeff Walker, The Allman Brothers Band and Al Green. It’s an equation that nets beautiful results.

FRI JUL 29 | 9 PM

Sasquatch (pictured) are stoner rock veterans who step on the 70s hard rock and metal pedal hard, with the required psychedelic elements and big effin’ riffs. Portland’s notorious Hippie Death Cult (pretty much zero irony in that name) set the danger level to 11 right from the start.

SAT JUL 30 | 9 PM

CONNECT SAVANNAH | JULY 27 - AUGUST 2, 2022

Miami’s Better Than This (pictured) do indie pop reminiscent of Pavement with a harder edge. NT rocks melodious upbeat pop punk. Bayani plays a tight blend of indie rock, Americana, and folk with Southern charm. Hipsters are implored to accept this Tuesday night gift. TUES AUG 2 | 8 PM

Augusta’s nine-piece soul and funk band fills the stage with musicians, and the venue with booty-movin’ sounds. Get your belly filled with Sea Wolf hot dogs and you’ve got a hat trick to bank on.

SAT JUL 30 | 8 PM

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BUSINESS LEADER NEEDED Morris Multimedia, Inc. is looking for a proven leader to take charge of Effingham Herald’s weekly newspaper in Southeast Georgia!

This progressive media company with newspapers, magazines, websites, digital services and outdoor advertising is looking for a full-time proven leader with at least 3-5 years of management experience who believes in a collaborative work environment where each individual employee has the opportunity to shine and rise to their greatest potential.

JONESIN’ CROSSWORD “Almost Paradise”--they’re nearly anagrams, off by one letter.

by Matt Jones

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

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Must be a hands-on leader, who will strive to grow company revenues across a wide spectrum of categories while controlling expenses within the general outline of a budget;

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The successful candidate will be responsible for revenue generation, financial data reporting, forecasting and budgeting along with the ability to read and understand management reports and profit and loss statements;

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Recruitment and training of top talent;

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Must possess the ability to multitask;

Motivation of all employees;

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Must be able to build and maintain strong relationships with community members and clients;

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Meet and exceed monthly revenue and bottom-line goals;

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Attend networking events on behalf of the company.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

➤ Three years or more in a leadership role. Prior media management and advertising sales experience a strong plus;

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BA in Marketing or Business preferred.

OUR COMPANY’S CORE VALUES:

CONNECT SAVANNAH | JULY 27 - AUGUST 2, 2022

➤ We are a fun, supportive and value-driven media group offering:

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Competitive salary and bonus opportunities; A great benefits package - health benefits, matching 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, professional tools to aid in management; An open, collaborative, creative team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Candidates must have a clean MVR and background screening as well as reliable transportation.

To apply, send a cover letter explaining your qualifications and salary requirements along with your resume to: Regional Vice President, Joe McGlamery (joe@morrisnews.com)

©2022 Matt Jones

Have a strong understanding of deadlines and be able to work well under stress;

ACROSS 1. Mettle 6. Fan ___ (writing collected on Archive of Our Own) 9. Glass part 13. Limber 14. ___Vista (Google rival, once) 15. Paris-area airport 16. Tabloid target 17. Roald who wrote “Matilda” 18. Malfunction 19. Made it to the bonus round?

22. Letters on a beach bottle 25. L.A. athlete 26. Expert on IRAs and the IRS 27. “Duck Hunt” console, familiarly 28. Plot point in some sci-fi horror films 32. “Project Runway” mentor Tim 33. Quarter-turn from NNW 34. At some future time 37. Aconcagua’s range 39. Hotel room fixtures 41. Comedian Will who played Kenny Rogers and Bill Clinton on “Mad TV” 42. Steers clear of, as an issue 44. The Jazz, on sports tickers 46. “Sharknado” star Tara 47. California’s fourth-highest mountain (and part of a chain sharing its name with a “Pacific” city) 50. Buenos Aires’s loc.

52. Stretch of history 53. Apprehend 54. Reaction to a funny TikTok video, maybe 55. “Weird Al” Yankovic’s

stock-in-trade 59. Slurpee’s rival 60. Old-fashioned record player 61. Be eco-friendly 65. Top point 66. “I’m ___” (bakery-themed tune from “The Amazing World of Gumball”) 67. Email folder 68. Tom ___, “Animal Crossing” character based on the Japanese tanuki (raccoon dog) 69. Roulette wheel spaces, for short 70. Not for minors DOWN 1. Carpet cleaner, briefly 2. Ripen 3. ___ Wayne 4. Couturier Cassini 5. Energized all over 6. Brouhaha 7. City with an Ivy League university 8. Jacques Cousteau’s ship 9. Movie-watching spot 10. Act that may specialize in balancing and horn-playing 11. Belgian tennis player Mertens, current world #1 in doubles 12. ___ Kennedy and The Conspirators (backing band for Slash) 14. Obstinate 20. VCR insert 21. Natural water falls?

22. Lengthy tales 23. Coin sound 24. “Just Keep Swimming”

movie 29. Calendario opener 30. Race, as an engine 31. Fabric problems 35. “... say, and not ___” 36. High-altitude tune 38. Sore throat culprit, perhaps 40. Stunt double, e.g.

43. “The $100,000 Pyramid” host Michael 45. Jai ___ (indoor sport) 48. Manufacturer of Gummi Bears 49. Spain and Portugal’s peninsula 50. From former Formosa, for example 51. Elmo’s inanimate nemesis 56. ___ Squad (Best Buy support service) 57. “The Last ___” (apocalyptic video game series) 58. Drop in the mail 62. Dog at the end of “Family Ties” credits 63. Note after fa 64. Abbr. on an office business card

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

FREE JEPSON CENTER & TELFAIR ACADEMY ADMISSION FOR LOCALS* SAT & SUN THROUGH 8.28! *Includes residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, & Jasper Counties

VISIT TELFAIR.ORG

Lizabeth Rossof (American, b. 1973); 5 XI’AN AMERICAN WARRIORS, 2019; nylon fabric, electric fans.

Sharon Engelstein (Canadian, b. 1965); Seeker, 2012; nylon fabric, electric fan. BLOW UP: Inflatable

Contemporary Art was organized by Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA

CONTEST

In the world of the Real Pets of Savannah, being extra is guaranteed, glitzy collars are key and the louder the bark, the softer the bite.

This summer, we are asking Connect readers to share photos of their favorite furballs. If you’re a pet lover, you’re going to be excited about our new contest The Real Pets of Savannah.

Entering the contest is easy! Simply, tell us your pet’s name and their “Real Housewives Tagline,” along with your favorite photo of them!

Nominations will run July 25 to August 5, Voting will run from August 5 to August 19, and the lucky winner will receive a $100 gift card to Woof Gang Bakery! Scan the code or enter at connectsavannah.com

presented by:

Savannah’s Neighborhood Pet Store

In The Boardroom - Reed Dulany III We cordially invite you to join us for an “In the Boardroom” session with our speaker Reed Dulany III, chairman and CEO of Dulany Industries, Inc. Brought to you by the Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum, “In the Boardroom” provides an exclusive opportunity to engage in dialogue with leaders of regional organizations. During this lunch-and-learn session, you will receive candid insight from a local leader about the steps they took to achieve success. “In the Boardroom” gives participants an opportunity to hear from leaders who are doing great work. It also gives speakers the opportunity to share and give back to those who are trying to level up both personally and professionally.

“In the Boardroom” facilitates the exchange of ideas by gathering local leaders together. We as humans learn primarily through stories and shared experiences. Both of these elements are highlighted in these sessions.

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