🌱 Stan Strickland Has Died + Police Chase Ends In Overnight Crash

Happy Friday, people of Savannah! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 90 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Savannah's beloved "Candy Man," Stan Strickland, passed away at the age of 78. Strickland was the founder of River Street Sweets and Savannah's Candy Kitchen, a fixture of the community. He died with family at his home following a short illness. Donations are being collected in his memory for the improvement of Savannah's Waterfront. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Are you searching for your new best friend? Patch has compiled a list of Savannah area dogs and cats searching for forever homes. Click the link to view the extensive list of adoption-ready pets that includes Loki, Ralph, and Darrow. (Savannah Patch)
3. A Savannah police chase resulted in a crash on E. Victory Drive on Thursday morning. The incident began as a traffic stop conducted by a trooper with the Nighthawks South DUI Task Force on Interstate 516 East. The suspect was eventually found in a drainage pipe and subsequently arrested. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Class Visit At Oglethorpe Mall Library (10:30 AM)
• Financial Literacy Workshop At Southwest Library (2:00 PM)
• Adult Relaxation At Carnegie Library (3:00 PM)
• Teen Anime Club At Garden City Library (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Springs is officially here and with it comes jasmine in Savannah. Click to view the photo. (Instagram)
• Lucas Theatre for the Arts recognizes the success of its Star Wars Day celebrations. For some Savannah residents, it was the first time seeing the films on a big screen. (Facebook)
• The Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance recognizes Israel's Independence Day. Click to learn more about the establishment of Israel on Facebook. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.