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CVS opens Minute Clinics in Savannah area

CVS opens Minute Clinics in Savannah area

By Lynda Figueredo - bioemail

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Getting a flu shot or primary care is getting easier and quicker. CVS opened two Minute Clinics around town.

"This is wonderful," said Bill Roberts.

Roberts said that a clinic like this appeals to people who may be on a time crunch or don't have insurance.

"It's great idea," said Roberts.

Gas prices drop since August

Gas prices drop since August

CHATHAM CO., GA (WTOC) - The average retail price of gas in Savannah dropped 6.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.45 per gallon on Sunday, according to SavannahGasPrices.com.

That decrease is more than the national average, which fell fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.61 per gallon, according to the website.

Prices on Sunday were 81.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day a year earlier and 0.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

Deadline nears for innovation award nominations

Deadline nears for innovation award nominations

The deadline to nominate a business for the Workplace Innovator Award from Step Up Savannah Inc. is Sept. 1.  

The award will be presented at the organization's annual meeting on Oct.

Georgia-Pacific now hiring in Coastal Ga.

Georgia-Pacific now hiring in Coastal Ga.

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring in Coastal Georgia.

Chatham Co. jobless rate same as Georgia's

Chatham Co. jobless rate same as Georgia's

ATLANTA (WTOC) - The preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate for Chatham County is 9.9 percent in June, according to data released Thursday from the Georgia Dept. of Labor.

New point of sale technology gains popularity in Savannah

New point of sale technology gains popularity in Savannah

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Five local restaurants are now using the latest restaurant POS (point of sale) technology available through One Stop I.T with more in the works.

Jobs opening up at port; in Pooler

Jobs opening up at port; in Pooler

POOLER, GA (WTOC) - Apollo Staffing has partnered with a company on the Port of Savannah, which has opened up more than 20 temporary positions.