🌱 Historic Savannah Foundation Renovates Homes + Girls Center

Good morning, people of Savannah! It's me again, Kayla Harrison, your host of the Savannah Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Periods of sun; breezy, humid. High: 76 Low: 64.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Savannah:

1. Historic Savannah Foundation is charting a new path forward with an affordable housing program. The Foundation will renovate homes throughout the Savannah region with the purpose for them to be available through the city's Dream Maker program. The homes have reportedly been donated, which keeps renovation costs at an acceptable minimum for the Foundation. (WTOC)
2. A newly finished mural in West Savannah is honoring a late quilter. The mural stands 8 feet by 60 feet and portrays quilt designs created by Emma Freeman Williams. The mural project, meant to honor Williams's artwork, was paid for by the Urban Tree Gran Project. (WSAV-TV)
3. The newly constructed Girl Center will open in March in Savannah. The project is a joint effort between the Georgia Southern University and the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia with the aim to provide the community's girls with access to STEM resources. The grand opening of the center will be part of the Girl Scouts' 110th celebration. (WTOC)

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Today in Savannah:

• AARP Free Tax Assistance At The Bull Street Library (10:00 AM)
• Senior's Group At The W. W. Law Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Savannah is such a beautiful place to call home. Click to see a stunning photograph of a Savannah neighborhood. (Instagram)
• The Savannah Music Festival is seeking music lovers to fill job openings for the 2022 music festival. Click to apply. (Instagram)
• Savannah Police Department recognizes The Original Nine in celebration of Black History Month. Click to read about this group who were the first to integrate the Savannah Police Department. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! 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.