🌱 Fatal Shooting On Congress St + SCCPSS Graduations At Enmarket

Get on up, Savannah! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 57 Low: 36.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Savannah today:

1. Savannah Police Violent Crimes detectives are currently investigating the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man that occurred over the weekend. Around 3 a.m. on Sunday, officers on patrol near Congress and Whitaker streets heard gunfire and responded to the scene. There, they found Markieth Wright with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers. (Press Release Desk)
2. One person was hospitalized after a rollover crash on Sunday night on the southbound lane of Truman Parkway near Whitefield Avenue. A portion of the road was shut down following the crash, and all lanes were reopened by Monday morning. Police believe speed was a factor in the crash and are currently investigating the incident. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) has just announced that its 2022 graduation ceremonies will be held at Enmarket Arena on May 23 through 26. Prior to 2020's virtual ceremonies and 2021's outdoor ceremonies at T.A. Wright Stadium, SCCPSS graduations had been held at the Savannah Civic Center. The school Board approved a $121,724 contract on Monday to rent Enmarket Arena for this year's ceremonies. (Savannah Patch)

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Today in Savannah:

• Outdoor Storytime At Southwest Library (10:00 AM)
• Virtual Financial Literacy Workshop Hosted By Live Oak Public Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Planning your Valentine's Day weekend in Savannah? Here's a list of some local events coming up this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. (Savannah Patch)
• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is thanking the students and staff at Chatham Academy for collecting 1,580 pounds of non-perishables during their food drive for Second Harvest. (Facebook)
• Savannah Music Festival shared that in 1938, Sister Rosetta Tharpe recorded her first songs which became instant hits and paved the way for Black women in music. Dee Dee Bridgewater covers Tharpe's "Precious Lord" on her 2017 album. Residents can catch Bridgewater on March 25 and 26. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.