🌱 Savannah Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

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Breezy with heavy t-storms. High: 70 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories in Savannah today:

1. The Holland House Restaurant closes after over 50 years of serving Savannah (Savannah Morning News)
2. GDOT plans to replace cables, raise clearance on Talmadge Bridge (WSAV-TV)
3. Chatham County 911 director provides details on emergency calls following deadly crash on Ogeechee Road (WTOC)
4. Charged with her toddler's murder, Leilani Simon back in Chatham County court (WJCL News Savannah)
5. Savannah GA concerts: Acoustic Office at the Tybee Post Theater (Savannah Morning News)
6. Gallery 10 art gallery opens in City Market in downtown Savannah GA (Savannah Morning News)
7. Savannah GA things to do: Arthur Beaumont Art of the Sea exhibition (Savannah Morning News)
8. Two more face drug charges after arrests at another Hardeeville motel (Bluffton Today)
9. 'It can give us many more years of great service': Savannah landmark globe gets a makeover (WJCL News Savannah)
10. Savannah GA concerts: Mary Margaret Cozart at El Rocko Lounge (Savannah Morning News)
11. Southeast severe weather threat shifts to Coastal Empire and Lowcountry (WSAV-TV)
12. E. Shaver, Booksellers announces new store in Starland District (Savannah Morning News)
13. Hardeeville man faces charges after hit- and-run injures teen (Bluffton Today)
14. 8th annual Savannah Traffick Jam happening this weekend (WTOC)
15. Gallery: Step One Auto launches new Local Heroes Campaign (WSAV-TV)
16. Broughton Streetscapes Project construction could finish Friday (WSAV-TV)
17. Applications open for Savannah-Chatham choice programs (WTOC)
18. 6 restaurants participating in Tybee Island’s Restaurant Week (WSAV-TV)
19. 5 Savannah and Richmond Hill students nominated as US Pres. Scholars (WSAV-TV)
20. Savannah Ghost Pirates deliver stuffed animals to sick kids (WJCL News Savannah)
21. Police: 15-year-old boy taken to the hospital after shooting in Savannah (WJCL News Savannah)
22. Department of Juvenile Justice to host Savannah career fair (WSAV-TV)
23. Man accused in 2 women’s assaults + hurting child in Bluffton (Hilton Head Island Packet)
24. Read United program helping children in the Coastal Empire (WTOC)
25. Savannah River Mission Completion workforce reaches safety milestone with 5 million safe hours (The Times and Democrat)
26. Explore ‘Sensitive Contacts’ at Telfair Museums' PULSE Art + Technology Festival (Connect Savannah.com)
27. CLEO THE GALLERY: A daughter In need of our support (Connect Savannah.com)
28. Savannah State University will celebrate National Freedom Day with wreath-laying ceremony (Connect Savannah.com)
29. Sips at the Station benefitting Chatham Savannah Citizen Advocacy (Connect Savannah.com)
30. Where to go for the Girls Engineer It Day in Savannah (WSAV-TV)

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Today in Savannah:

From my notebook:

• Visit Savannah: "Perfect spot to clear the mind and soothe the soul. ✨ #VisitSavannah [📸 @thebloodysquire] . . . #savannah #savannahga #savannahgeorgia #historicsavannah #downtownsavannah" (Visit Savannah via Instagram)
• Savannah's Waterfront: "Any day is a good day to explore Factors Walk. 😎 [📸 @kendrague via IG] . . #savannahswaterfront #savwaterfront #savannahga #savannah #visitsavannah" (Savannah's Waterfront via Facebook)
• Savannah Country Day: "Scott Joiner, Director of Vocal Music, had the crowd up on their feet at tonight’s Faculty Explorations! He led the audience through a thoughtful and highly entertaining musical journey through history, discussing some of the shifts in m..." (Savannah Country Day via Instagram)
• Film Savannah: "We are so Excited!! Oscar Nominations were just released and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is nominated in 4 categories including: Best Supporting Actress (Angela Bassett) Best Original Song Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup and Hai..." (Film Savannah via Instagram)
• SCAD - The University for Creative Careers: "Happy Lunar New Year! The Year of the Rabbit is here, and so is a year of creativity, grace, and energy. Celebrate with #SCAD on WeChat using the interactive experience dreamed up by #SCADstars Huahua Li (M.F.A. advertising; B.F.A., moti..." (SCAD - The University for Creative Careers via Facebook)
• Savannah History Museum: "Check out these great photos of our recent event, Night at the Museum 2023!" (Savannah History Museum via Facebook)
• Savannah History Museum: "Thank you to Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for these amazing photos of the Revolutionary War-era cannons found in the Savannah River! These cannons will eventually be displayed here at Savannah History Museum after unde..." (Savannah History Museum via Facebook)
• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia: "Our friends over at @usdahunger reminded us that it's National Peanut Butter Day, and of course we'd want to join in on celebrating one of the most useful and accessible items that are quickly cleared off of our shelves! #helpendhunger" (Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia via Facebook)
• SCAD Museum of Art: "A week of workshops with multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and director dayday! Hosted by the Evans Center at #SCADMOA. Free + open to all! RSVP required. Jan. 24, 3 p.m. Astound through art direction Jan. 25, 9 a.m. Redefine motion m..." (SCAD Museum of Art via Facebook)
• Lucas Theatre for the Arts: "Now a freshly-minted @theacademy nominee for Best Documentary, see the mesmerizing ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED at the Trustees Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. as part of our Arthouse Cinema series. 🎟️ Tickets at savannahbox..." (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)
• Savannah Civic Center: "JUST ANNOUNCED ❤️ @littlebigtown's Friends of Mine Tour is making its way to the Johnny Mercer Theatre on April 21! 🎶 Tickets on sale to the public Friday, February 3 at 10AM. https://www.littlebigtown.com/#/" (Savannah Civic Center via Instagram)
• Savannah Music Festival: "Happy birthday, Etta James! 🎂 This quote of hers so accurately reflects many pillars of the Savannah Music Festival, and we couldn't agree with her more." (Savannah Music Festival via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Avondale: "Stranger with glasses walking around the neighborhood yesterday with a clip board, knocking on doors, asking if you own your property, and if you “know what has been going on in the neighborhood”. - Bombarded us when getting out of the c..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakhurst: "Does anyone know of someone that is looking for a smaller dog? - My daughter has had my mom’s dog since my mom passed away and can no longer keep him. My daughter now has a job and she feels bad not having the time to spend with him. He ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Colonial Oaks: "Lost dog at Windsor Dog park! - Female very friendly likes to play fetch. Is she yours? I hate to leave her but my dog and I have to go. Thinking of calling Animal Control but hope someone contacts me first!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Enclave: "If anyone is missing their dogs, there were 3 dogs wandering together through the Enclave. - I have no idea what type of dogs they were, but all look to be golden brown in color." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Landings South: "What kind of snake? - Anybody?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Southbridge: "Cat lover? - I am looking for some help feeding some gorgeous cats living near dean forest road & highway 17. The person living there died in the fire that destroyed the house. It is easy, one time a day & rewarding. The cats are outdo..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Twickenham: "I am looking for a good nail tech that does not use a drill. - Also is experienced enough to deal with my challenging hands and nails." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Quarterman: "Join me this Wednesday to experience the magical and powerful healing vibrations of a Sound Journey. - Take some time out for you to relax and unwind! Talahi Island Community Center $15 Wednesday, January 25th, 6:30pm-7:30pm DM for mo..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Legacy Square: "Hello Neighbors. - I work in a Veteran owned Small Construction Company and we are trying to grow our clientele in the area. If you require any work in your residential or commercial property, please reach out to us. We have expert prof..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Southbridge: "Plumber needed to repair a leaky bathtub faucet. - Recommendations for someone reliable, please." (Nextdoor)

That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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