🌱 New Castle Street Shooting + St. Patrick's Day Proposal Vote

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing in Savannah today.

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First, today's weather:

Very warm; patchy morning fog. High: 85 Low: 57.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah Police Department is investigating after one person was shot and killed Wednesday night on New Castle Street. Authorities say 42-year-old Timothy Lewis was found with a gunshot wound around 10:30 p.m. and transported to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at (912) 525-3124. (WTOC)
2. The Savannah City Council heard proposed changes on Thursday to the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations planned for Mar. 17. In addition to a new proposed festival zone, the proposed changes included suspending permits for entertainment, alcohol, and food sales in public spaces and prohibiting out-of-town buses from parking in the expanded zone. Council members say that the changes will be implemented as part of a pilot program with opportunities to readjust in future years. (WTOC)
3. The Oatland Island Wildlife Center is introducing two new cougar cubs to visitors this week at the Cougar Crossing exhibit. The cubs were found in a backyard in Washington state last fall after their mother abandoned them. It has been more than a year since the Oatland Island Wildlife Center lost its last cougar, Shanti, due to illness. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Savannah:

• Genealogy Workshop At Southwest Library (12:30 PM)
• Teen Anime Club At West Broad Library (4:30 PM)
• Downtown Delilahs Modern Burlesque Cabaret At Mata Hari's Speakeasy (9:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The smash-hit musical "Mamma Mia!" premieres tonight at the Savannah Theatre. Don't miss your chance to see the show, now through Mar. 26. (Facebook)
• The Humane Society for Greater Savannah Adoption Center is still full of some great dogs looking for their forever homes. Stop by and meet them today through Saturday from 1-6 p.m. (Facebook)
• Based on declining transmission rates and the high level of vaccinations among staff, the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has decided to move to optional face coverings starting on Mar. 1 for all students and staff. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up 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.