Gas prices up 4.5 cents in metro Savannah
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 4.5 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.39 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah.
The national average has increased 8.2 cents a gallon in the last week to $2.54, according to GasBuddy.com.
Prices Sunday in greater Savannah were $1.23.7 cents a gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 12.9 cents a gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 10.7 cents a gallon during the last month and stands $1.16.7 cents a gallon lower than this day one year ago.
“The national average stands at a four-month high, though for this date prices remain at their lowest since 2009,” said Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst.
All but three states are seeing higher prices than four weeks ago, with Illinois, Hawaii and Wisconsin showing declines.
Glamour names Whitman mansion as top wedding venue
The Historic Whitman Mansion, overlooking Forsyth Park at 611 Whitaker St., was recently selected by Glamour magazine as one of the top five wedding destinations among locations in the U.S., South America and the Caribbean.
“We are thrilled that Glamour Magazine has recognized The Whitman Mansion as one of its top five wedding venues and are committed to maintaining the standards which validate this honor,” said general manager Bob Vardzel .
For more information, call 912-704-6233.
Georgia Southern online MBA ranked 17th
STATESBORO — The online MBA offered by the College of Business Administration at Georgia Southern University has been ranked 17th by BestColleges.com as a Top Online MBA Program of 2015.
BestColleges.com reviewed more than 350 not-for-profit online programs, taking into consideration factors such as accreditation, academic quality and peer reviews.
“Our faculty and staff have worked hard to deliver good value, and rankings like this are a testament to that commitment and effort,” said Allen C. Amason, dean of the College of Business.
For more information go to GeorgiaSouthern.edu/MBA or call 912-478-5767.
Sotheby’s International Realty redesigns website
Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury real estate firm based in Savannah, has launched its redesigned website, sir.com.
The design changes include an increased focus on full-screen, high-definition video throughout the site.
“The new website is ground breaking, giving buyers a closer look at each home with high-quality video and photos and with more information about the home and its neighborhood,” said Celia Dunn, owner/broker.
The firm has offices in Savannah and Bluffton, S.C.
