🌱 Office Of Neighborhood Safety And Engagement + Animal Laws

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First, today's weather:

A shower; breezy in the a.m.. High: 72 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The newly-appointed head of the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement explains his vision for the department. John Bush details upcoming listening sessions across Savannah with local pastors and the $1 million that the Savannah City Council used to fund the department's mission. Bush has been in the role since Jan. 18 and has not yet announced dates for the listening sessions or given clear plans for the funds. (WSAV-TV)
2. Hugaroo, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, has donated 30,000 stuffed animals to the Savannah Children's Hospital. The stuffed toys are meant to raise the spirits of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses or recovering from traumatic life events. The nonprofit was started in 2005 and has worked with area corporate sponsors such as Belkk which produces Belkie Bears. (All On Georgia)
3. Chatham County residents and animal advocacy groups have called for changes to Savannah's ordinances regarding animal services. The group of concerned citizens has partnered with the Georgia Companion Animal Advocacy to submit a proposal outlining the changes they wish to see to the city's ordinances. The proposal includes changes to the number of animals allowed on property, the definitions of animal cruelty, tethering laws, and rules surrounding outdoor animals. (WSAV-TV)

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Today in Savannah:

• Genealogy Workshop At The Pooler Library (12:30 PM)
• Adult Relaxation At The Port City Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Teen Anime Club At The Southwest Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Recently, Savannah Country Day fifth-graders began planting potatoes and students are looking forward to the warmer weather harvests. (Instagram)
• Savannah Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in relation to the Rack Room Shoes Theft. Police encourage anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. (Facebook)
• Savannah Music Festival thanks everyone who listened to George Porter Jr and the Rebirth Brass Band at Victory North Sav. Click to see upcoming events. (Instagram)

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— 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.