🌱 2022 SCAD TVfest Lineup Announced + Big Boi Receives City Key

Happy Wednesday, Savannah! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 69 Low: 56.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Savannah today:

1. Mayor Van Johnson presented the Key to the City to Savannah native Big Boi. The rapper is best known for being half of the rap duo Outkast and has always represented the Savannah area in his music and performances. Big Boi was one of the headliners at the recent Enmarket Arena concert on Feb. 11, 2022. (WTOC)
2. Mayor Van Johnson addressed the recent increase in the homeless population across the Savannah area during his weekly press conference. The Mayor has been adamant that he will not criminalize homelessness or seek to push the population towards a designated area. Mayor Van Johnson reports he will meet with community partners in the coming weeks to learn about the problem and to find solutions that will benefit the homeless population across Savannah. (WSAV-TV)
3. The Savannah College of Art and Design announced its participants for this year's SCAD TVfest in celebration of the event's tenth anniversary. The event will be a virtual experience celebrating all aspects of television and streaming services. Several high-profile celebrities will receive awards and there will be a panel of presentations to accompany the festival. (savannahceo.com)

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Today in Savannah:

• Trivia Night + Happy Hour At The Hotel Simone (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Savannah Police Department recognizes this year's recipients of the Valor Award. Click to see who won. (Facebook)
• The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System reminds parents that the Pre-Kindergarten lottery ends Mar. 4 with notifications being sent out on Apr. 6, 2022. (Facebook)
• Raise your hand if you'd rather be eating lunch on Savannah's waterfront! Check out the Instagram-worthy snap from Dub's Pub. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.