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11.14.08Green Jobs NowJobs numbers came out yesterday. The news, unsurprisingly, is not good. From the Wall Street Journal's Real Time Economics blog, Brian Blackstone writes, "According to the Labor Department, initial jobless claims were their highest since September 2001. The four-week average - which smoothes out weekly volatility - was its highest since March 1991. And continuing claims lasting more than one week were their highest since January 1983. What do those three dates have in common? All came either during or right after the last three NBER recessions." Things around here aren't lookin' too bright either. According ...
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10.11.08County commission candidates to discuss future of the county at Oct. 14 forumIn anticipation of the upcoming Chatham County Commission election, the Georgia Conservancy and Savannah Bicycle Campaign will host a candidate forum on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in at 7:30 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center on Fahm Street. Candidates will answer questions about their positions on a variety of issues related to land use, transportation, land conservation and growth. The questions have been pre-written and will not be made available to candidates prior to arrival. However, links to information and educational materials on all the issues covered by the questions have been sent to the candidates in advance of the evening’s forum. Additionally, ...
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10.08.08The Market at Trustees’ Garden4 - 7 pm Every Wednesday Locally grown organic produce, restaurants, crafts, sustainable business Charles Morris Center
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Transportation, land use, local farming and green building are all potential topics for Sustainable Savannah. The goal is to aggregate content about local events and projects, so there will be a central place to review everything that’s happening. The site is aimed at encouraging collaboration and information sharing between groups and individuals currently engaged in sustainability efforts. The site can also provide a snapshot of Savannah for green-minded people who are considering visiting or moving to to the area.
