🌱 2023 Savannah Music Festival + SCCPSS In Search Of Superintendent

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The trial for two individuals accused of killing a British tourist in Savannah last year is scheduled to start on Monday. The crime occurred on Apr. 24, 2022, in the early morning near a store on West Bay Street near River Street in the 500 block. The victim, 27-year-old Benjamin Tucker, was visiting family for a month in the city when he was allegedly murdered by suspects Georgiamae Lawrence and Corey Reynolds Kent. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Philip Dukes is the associate artistic director for the 2023 Savannah Music Festival. After bringing people together at the previous festival, Dukes aims to continue the community of the festival and provide a program that includes some renowned chamber music performers. He said he plans to feature "heavyweights of chamber music" in the upcoming festival this year. (Subscription: Savannah Morning News)
3. The Savannah Chatham County Public Schools (SCCPSS) has initiated its search for a new superintendent. The community is looking for a leader who is empathetic and dedicated to the entire district. SCCPSS board members and McMillan and Associates held an initial information session at Jenkins High School, during which attendees were asked to complete a survey regarding the desired qualities, experience, and skills of the next superintendent. (WSAV-TV)

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Today in Savannah:

• Geocaching Hike At Skidaway Island State Park (9:00 AM)
• Lucky Leprechaun St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt At The King And Prince Beach & Golf Resort (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Four Savannah Police Department (SPD) officers were promoted to the rank of major and assistant chief during a badge-pinning ceremony at the Savannah Civic Center on Mar. 14. DeVonn Adams and Robert Gavin were appointed assistant chief, while Michelle Halford and Shinita Young were appointed to major. Each officer has over 20 years of experience in SPD, and their new roles will involve leading and managing various departments within the police force. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Dub's Pub is hosting live music events all weekend to celebrate the St. Patrick's season. Come and join in on the festivities! (Savannah's Waterfront via Facebook)
• Bring home a new furry family member with this lovable couch potato! Romeo is a 125-pound dog who loves plush toys and is waiting for his forever home at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. (Humane Society for Greater Savannah via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.