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🌱 Shoplifting Suspect Search + State Farmers Market Expansion

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Happy Wednesday, Savannah! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and not as warm. High: 79 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

  1. The Chatham County Police Department is searching for two suspects in two different shoplifting cases. The first incident occurred at Ogeechee Road's Sister's Beauty on Apr. 8 and the second incident occurred Apr. 19 at Ogeechee Road's Liquor Market. Anyone with information can provide a tip online by clicking the link. (WTOC)
  2. The Savannah City Council is asking the public to provide feedback related to a zoning amendment. The council is considering changing the laws regarding accessory dwelling units. The feedback sessions are reportedly the first step in developing a plan for the new amendment. (fox28media.com)
  3. The Savannah State Farmers Market is considering a plan to expand the market. Local state leaders met on Monday to discuss the new proposal. The group discussed adding a commercial kitchen and attracting new vendors to the market. (WTOC)

Today in Savannah:

  • Storytime At Oglethorpe Mall Library (10:30 AM)
  • We Tried! Jr. Edition (virtual) At Port City Branch Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Is it possible to capture all of Savannah's charm in one picture? Visit Savannah thinks it has done just that. Click to view. (Instagram)
  • The Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance celebrates the new titles awarded to its JEA Youth Karate students. Congratulations to all who earned their first and second stripes! (Facebook)
  • The Savannah Stage Company shares information about its newest production. Click here to read the latest newsletter. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.

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