🌱 Soccer Complex Shooter Indicted + Enmarket Arena Opens

Up and at 'em, Savannah! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower. High: 76 Low: 47.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Savannah:

1. Mario Wallace, the suspect accused of shooting and killing of Rajak Young near the Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex in October, was formally indicted by a grand jury in Chatham County on Thursday, Feb. 3. Wallace has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault. (Fox28Savannah)
2. Officials are investigating the fire at a mobile home on Ogeechee Road that killed Michael C. Watson, 64, on Jan. 31. The Commissioner's office says this is the 20th death from a Georgia fire in 2022 so far. Investigators are currently trying to determine the exact cause of the blaze. (WSAV-TV)
3. The long-awaited 9,500-seat Enmarket Arena opens tomorrow, Feb. 5, with a family-friendly Community Day, open to the public from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be live music from local bands, carnival-style games, tours of the Enmarket Arena, and more. (WSAV-TV)

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Today in Savannah:

• Colonial Faire and Muster School Day, At Wormsloe Historic Site (9:30 AM)
• Community Day, At Enmarket Arena (2:00 PM)
• Virtual Adult Relaxation, At Carnegie Library (3:00 PM)
• Teen Anime Club, At Port City Branch Library (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking to adopt a new furry friend? Here's a list of local pets waiting for a forever home. (Savannah Patch)
• Searching for a new home? These five Savannah-area houses have just hit the market. (Savannah Patch)
• Lots of fun things are happening in and around town this weekend, from the Run Forest Run charity fundraiser to a Storytelling Soiree at The Cottage. (Savannah Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.