🌱 Jasper Green Ceremony + Savannah Music Festival + EMS Response

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

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 78 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. On Wednesday, community members gathered downtown to honor veterans during the Sgt. William Jasper Green Ceremony. The tradition was established to honor Revolutionary War veteran Sgt. Green but has since become a celebration of all veterans. Decorated Savannah veterans were recognized for their service throughout the event; the day concluded with a prayer and blessing of a wreath laid upon Sgt. Jasper's statue. (fox28media.com)
2. The Savannah Music Festival, currently Georgia's largest musical arts event, is entering its 33rd year. From Mar. 24 through Apr. 9, attendees can enjoy performances at multiple venues across downtown Savannah. This year's lineup includes Dee Dee Bridgewater, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, and Christian McBride, among others. (South Magazine)
3. After a fatal shooting on Feb. 23 and disputes regarding EMS response time in the incident, the City of Savannah and Chatham County are discussing ambulance response times. According to emails obtained by WJCL, city and county leaders are working to determine if a problem exists — and if so, what the solutions might be. Email transcripts are available in the full story. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Adult Relaxation - Southwest Library (3:00 PM)
• Teen Anime Club - Islands Branch Library (4:30 PM)
• Downtown Delilahs Modern Burlesque Cabaret - Mata Hari's Speakeasy (9:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home here in Savannah? See the five latest local listings to hit the market. (Savannah Patch)
• Congratulations to Amy Keating, a second-grade teacher at Memorial Day School, for winning the WTOC Top Teacher award! (WTOC)
• Meet Sir Max the Staffordshire Terrier, Catra the American Bulldog, and more adorable adoptable pets in Savannah shelters. (Savannah Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday 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.