Community Corner
Local Artists + Shebbie Davis + Permit Restrictions Ease
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Hey, neighbors! Sammi Caramela here with your brand-new issue of the Savannah Daily.
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First, today's weather:
Rain until morning, starting again in the evening. High: 83 Low: 63.
Here are the top stories in Savannah today:
- Police and the family of 36-year-old Kareem Smalls are seeking information in an unsolved Savannah homicide. The homicide took place nearly 10 months ago in the 600 block of Draper Street. The Savannah Police Department, along with the victim's family, say no tip is too small in helping solve this case. (WSAV-TV)
- With COVID-19 numbers trending down, the city of Savannah has eased some permit restrictions nearly a month after the city pulled permits for events through the end of Sept. Beginning Oct. 1, outdoor events with 500 people or fewer can take place with an approved COVID-19 protocol plan. The city's medical advisory team meets every 30 days and will make plans regarding Nov. and Dec. at the next meeting in mid-Oct. (Savannah Morning News)
- A lack of spoken word and hip-hop opportunities in Savannah have opened success online for local female artists. (Savannah Morning News)
- Formerly known as the Coastal Empire Fair, Savannah's inaugural South Georgia State Fair has announced this year's 2021 dates as Oct. 28-Nov. 7. (WJCL News)
- Shebbie Davis, has been named the first female header at the Port of Savannah after 20 years of service. (WSAV-TV)
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— Sammi Caramela
About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."
