🌱 SCCPSS Moves To 'Mask-Optional' + County Siren Test Tomorrow

Get on up, Savannah! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine and warmer. High: 71 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools System (SCCPSS) has announced changes to its mask requirements, effective today (Mar. 1). All school buildings have been moved to "mask-optional" status; masks are still required on buses, as per federal guidelines. Though students and staff are no longer mandated to wear face coverings, SCCPSS is "strongly encouraging" them to do so indoors. (savannahceo.com)
2. If you suddenly hear a loud siren in Chatham County tomorrow, don't be alarmed: the Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) is conducting its monthly scheduled test for its Emergency Warning Siren System. The county-wide test is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., during which time residents will hear a one-minute emergency siren. The City of Tybee Island will have a separate siren test a half-hour earlier. (WSAV-TV)
3. A Sunday night shooting sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries, according to Savannah police. Officers responded to a call on Largo Drive around 7:00 p.m., where they found the adult male victim. Authorities report that no further information is available at this time. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Outdoor Storytime - Southwest Library (10:00 AM)
• AARP Free Tax Assistance - Southwest Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Yesterday, Savannah College of Arts and Design kicked off SCAD deFINE ART 2022! Discover the rest of the week's events here. (SCAD)
• Find your next dream job in Savannah! Featured industries include sales, plumbing, and human resources. (Savannah Patch)
• From Chick-fil-A fundraisers to children's storytelling soirees, here's what's happening around Savannah between now and Mar. 7. (Savannah Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. 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.