🌱 2021 Georgia Bulldogs Tribute Song + Greek Festival Returns

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Savannah Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with heavy thunderstorms. High: 87 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. A Savannah musician has composed a tribute song for the 2021 Georgia Bulldogs football team. The song is meant to celebrate the national championship that the team won last year. The song is titled "This Could be the Year" by Josh Johansson. Click to listen. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. The Savannah Greek Festival will return from Oct. 6 through Oct. 8. The popular festival was canceled in 2020 and was carry-out food in 2021. This year, everything will be back to normal, including the Greek grocery store and the dancing. The festival will be held at St. Paul's Hellenic Center. There is a $5 entry fee on Saturday. (EatitandLikeit.com)
3. The Savannah Philharmonic has appointed a new Director of External Relations. Jamie Coffey will now oversee the organization's public relations and marketing initiatives. She has an extensive resume in nonprofit development and higher education administration. The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra has 7 concerts lined up for its 2022-2023 season. (Savannah CEO)

Today in Savannah:

• Adult Relaxation At W. W. Law Library (2:30 PM)
• Ashley McBryde At Lucas Theatre for the Arts (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of adoption-ready pets in the Savannah area searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Savannah Patch)
• The Savannah Police Department has successfully located the missing 27-year-old Marie Faith Drew. Thank you to everyone who assisted in the search efforts. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• It's not too late to celebrate National Waffle Day. Click for a list of the best Savannah locations for a delightful meal of waffles. (WSAV-TV)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary 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.