🌱 Gun Smuggler Pleads Guilty + Mayor Confirms COVID Results

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First, today's weather:

Very warm with clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. An Atlanta man has pled guilty to smuggling guns through the Port of Savannah. Nihad Al Jaberi, 42, was convicted after a three-day trial in federal court. He faces up to 10 years in prison and substantial financial penalties, according to prosecutors. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. On Tuesday, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson revealed he tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of January. He noted that he didn't experience any symptoms. Johnson said he followed the latest quarantine guidelines and encouraged Savannah to take COVID precautions and consider vaccination. (WSAV-TV)
3. Savannah's Plant Riverside District has announced its plans for a five-day St. Patrick's celebration. The second annual Shamrocks and Shenanigans celebration will feature live music and activities and will run from Wednesday, Mar. 16 to Sunday, Mar. 20 at 400 W. River Street. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• AARP Free Tax Assistance - Southwest Library (10:00 AM)
• AARP Free Tax Assistance - Bull Street Library (10:00 AM)
• African Art Paint Party - Virtual (4:00 PM)
• We Tried Jr. Edition - Virtual (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Savannah Police Department has alerted the community with a Missing Person Advisory. Carson Jacobson, 20, was last seen on Monday, Feb. 21, on Perry Lane wearing khaki pants and a burgundy shirt. He is 6'1" with brown hair with a blonde steak. (Facebook)
• Savannah History Museum featured its local community partners who share a love and appreciation for history. Check out their Facebook post for more! (Facebook)
• It's time to make your St. Patrick's Day plans on Savannah's Waterfront! Check out the details for Shamrocks and Shenanigans. (Facebook)

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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.