🌱 Fair Housing Council Proposed + Apply For Special Exemptions

Good morning, Savannah! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny; breezy, warmer. High: 81 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Mayor Van Johnson wants to reestablish the Fair Housing Council in Savannah. His goal is to stop housing inequality and discrimination due to factors such as disability, sex, and race. Though the city previously had a Fair Housing council, it was dissolved because of a lack of funding. (WSAV-TV)
2. Chatham County homeowners only have until Apr. 1 to apply for homestead and special exceptions. Residents who own their home and reside in it as their primary residence are eligible. Exemptions can help homeowners save thousands of dollars in taxes. (WSAV-TV)
3. The Great Savannah Cleanup 2022 took place on Mar. 26. The event was organized by the City of Savannah and Keep Savannah Beautiful. A large turnout of volunteers spent the day collecting litter and cleaning up the community. (Press Release Desk )

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Today in Savannah:

• AARP Free Tax Assistance At Southwest Library (10:00 AM)
• Storytime At Oglethorpe Mall Library (10:30 AM)
• Outdoor Storytime At Bull Street Library (10:30 AM)
• In Stitches At Pooler Library (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Savannah Children's Theatre had fun with a STEAM project for an upcoming performance. The group 3-D printed and then painted weapons to be used in the Lightning Thief, which opens on Apr. 1. (Facebook)
• Visit the SCAD Museum of Art to so see the exhibition "Soft Spot." The exhibition will run through Aug. 1. It features art created by South Korean designer Sang Hoon Kim. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.