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🌱Historical Event For Savannah Realtors + Savannah Kwanzaa Krawl
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Savannah.
Good morning, Savannah! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.
First, today's weather:
Plenty of sunshine. High: 59 Low: 37.
Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:
- Rodney Rawls has been installed as the first African-American President of Savannah Area Realtors. Over 200 members attended the annual luncheon on Dec. 16 to witness the historical event. (Savannah Tribune)
- Savannah will hold its second annual Kwanzaa Krawl, which marks the 38th annual citywide celebration of the nonreligious holiday. The Krawl will take place at a variety of restauarants around the city on Dec. 26 until Jan. 1. (Connect Savannah.com)
- Savannah City Council discussed potential term limits on Tuesday. Currently, there are no limits for any alderperson on city council. Alderman Kurtis Purtee explained that term limits "[protect] the community" and "[ensure] equity, quality and fairness." (fox28media.com)
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Today in Savannah:
- EPIC History of Savannah Tour w/ Webb Museum Admission - The Hauntings, Walking Ghost Tour (3:00 PM)
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Tybee Post Theater (3:00 PM)
- Acoustic Thursdays: Brain Conley - Wild Wing Cafe (6:30 PM)
- Pinecone Bird Feeders (craft) - Skidaway Island State Park (10:00 AM)
- FCPC Open Mic Night - The Sentient Bean (5:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Savannah Police Department Traffic Unit has some shiny, new awards to put up in the office after a year of hard work. The following awards were won by the Traffic Unit and HEAT unit at the GOHS SETEN (South Eastern Traffic Enforcement Network) meeting. APO B. Newman won the award for seatbelts; Cpl. G. Brogcinski, the award for speeding; Cpt. S. Bland, the award for officer of the year; and SPD, the award for recognition in partnership with GOHS. (Facebook)
- With the Lucas Theatre's 100th Anniversary only a few days away they are getting nostalgic looking at old photos and memorabilia. They encourage anyone who has old photos of the theater to email them to scadtheaters@scad.edu to ensure they remain part of the theater's history. (Facebook)
- First City Pride Center will be closed Friday, Dec. 24th and Friday, Dec. 31st for the holidays. Any questions about hours, or anything else, can be directed to info@firstcitypridecenter.org. (Facebook)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!
— Sammi Caramela
About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."
