Gas prices slip slightly in metro Savannah
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah fell 3.0 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.51 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah.
The national average has fallen 2.7 cents a gallon in the last week to $3.65, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Prices Sunday were 18.9 cents a gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 21.7 cents a gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 14.0 cents a gallon during the last month and stands 15.0 cents higher than a year ago.
“After an impressive run that saw the national average begin to approach its springtime high, it appears prices have plateaued, at least for now,” said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. “Oil prices appear to be taking a breather, but with the peak of hurricane season approaching, a continued upward trajectory in gasoline prices is certainly possible, should we see a major storm take aim for the Gulf.”
Sand Gnats host night for Park Place Outreach
The community is invited to attend Pack the Park for Park Place Outreach — Youth Emergency Shelter during the Savannah Sand Gnats game at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 6 at Grayson Stadium.
Tickets, which are being underwritten by the Savannah Bank, are available on game day at the stadium for $7 each. The Sand Gnats will donate $1 to Park Place Outreach for every ticket sold.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for members of the community to enjoy a day at the ballpark and support our efforts to help youth in crisis,” said Park Place Outreach President Linda Hilts.
Park Place Outreach — Youth Emergency Shelter, located at 514 E. Henry St., provides support for troubled children and teens from Savannah and the surrounding area.
Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber wins award
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce recently won a national Award of Communications Excellence presented by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.
The chamber won for its 2013 electronic category entry Thinkhiltonheadisland.org. The one-stop website for information provides instant access to important economic and business metrics for the region in one online resource and contains hundreds of pages of statistical information in a user-friendly format.
“At the heart of every effective chamber of commerce you’ll find outstanding communications in a variety of media,” said national chamber president Mick Fleming.
The 29th annual awards program attracted 142 entries. A three-judge panel of chamber executives evaluated the entries.
