🌱 SCAD Museum Of Art + City Leaders To Meet Over 2022 Budget

Morning, Savannah! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Savannah today.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with sunshine. High: 76 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Savannah:

1. SCAD Museum of Art screened a short film documentary Monday evening about the lives of William and Ellen Craft and their journey to freedom. The premiere event included remarks from Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and Paula Wallace, president and founder of the Savannah College of Art and Design. There was also a vocal performance from Candice Glover, winner of the 12th season of American Idol. (WSAV-TV)
2. City leaders are meeting over the next couple of weeks to discuss Savannah’s 2022 proposed budget. Mayor Van Johnson says one of the many priorities for him is making the minimum wage for city employees $15. (WTOC)
3. Savannah's mask mandate ends as local COVID trends continue to decline. (Savannah Morning News)
4. Savannah firefighters kick off the spotlight on holiday safety by responding to restaurant blaze. Savannah Fire officials are using a lighted wreath to stress the importance of safety this holiday season. Most of the lights are green, but one is already red representing a fire at a restaurant Monday. (WJCL News)
5. Savannah State University’s Annual Scholarship Gala raised $250,000 in support of students needing financial assistance to earn a college degree. (savannahceo.com)

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