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The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Savannah.
Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's what's going on today in Savannah.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 48.
Here are the top stories in Savannah today:
- The City of Savannah is set to make considerable changes to address affordable housing and homelessness over the next year. Savannah's proposed budget was released on Nov. 16 and includes $7 million for the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF) and $12 million for initiatives geared toward affordable rentals and home-buying assistance for lower-income, elderly and disabled residents. (Savannah Morning News)
- After working in the food and service industry for over 20 years, Reyshan Parker, a Savannah local, is taking a new look at the culinary industry. As executive producer and host of "Beyond the Check: Worker – Owner Edition," Parker is exploring every inch of the Hostess City and beyond through cuisine. (WSAV-TV)
- The redistricting session has brought many changes to the political districts of the Savannah area, and some of the most drastic changes came in the new map of the Georgia House of Representatives. (Savannah Morning News)
- A Savannah man has received a 10-year prison sentence for illegal gun possession after his aunt found his pistol in her backyard. After 15 minutes, a jury found 30-year-old Matthew Kearse guilty of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon after a trial in August. (WSAV-TV)
- Local health officials in the Savannah area gear up for vaccination appointments as the FDA approves of Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 booster shots for all adults. (WTOC)
Today in Savannah:
- Live Music Featuring Josh Nunn at Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint! (All Day)
- Live Music Featuring Tim Akins at Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint! (6:00 PM)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. See you all Monday morning for another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.
— Sammi Caramela
About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."
