🌱 Dancing With Savannah Stars + McKenzie Place Shooting Arrest

Happy Wednesday, people of Savannah! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

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First, today's weather:

Warm and humid with sunshine. High: 88 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The popular Dancing with Savannah Stars event was able to raise $225,000 this year. The funds will go toward supporting Brightside Advocacy's Savannah Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. Twelve Savannah stars danced and raised awareness of the work that CASA performs for the community. (Savannah CEO)
2. The Savannah Police Department has made an arrest in a February shooting case. Jamil Romar Singleton was arrested for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old George Williamson in the 400 block of McKenzie Place. The department has not yet released the motive for the shooting. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. The 2020 class of the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame was inducted on Monday night. The ceremony was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The inductees are chosen through nominations that are submitted by the community. To be eligible, one must spend time playing a sport in Savannah schools and be retired for five years (or be older than 40). Click the link for the full list of inductees. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Music & Movement At The Southwest Library (10:30 AM)
• Outdoor Storytime At The Bull Street Library (10:30 AM)
• Back from Paris Book Club At The Southwest Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• SCAD - The University for Creative Careers showcased its School of Fashion graduates. Stream the runway live this Friday, May 20, at 8:30 p.m. (Facebook)
• Savannah Police Department held its annual Police Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen officers in Chatham County. A total of 57 names are etched into the memorial statue. (Facebook)
• Step Up Savannah attended the United Way of the Coastal Empire's annual meeting.(Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.