🌱 Alligator Removal + Public Housing Application Window Closes

Hello there, Savannah. I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 94 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center will be offering free hearing screenings this morning. The free screenings will be between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The screenings are meant for individuals above three years of age. A trained audiology assistant will be performing the screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. (Savannah Tribune)
2. A local trapper removed an alligator from the Savannah Angles Child Care and Enrichment Center. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning on Bel Air Drive after workers were notified that an alligator was sitting under a chair by the center's front door. All of the center's children were kept inside during the incident. (WTOC)
3. More than 2,000 applicants applied for the Savannah public housing waitlist. The application window is now closed. The city's housing authority manages five public housing communities. There is no time frame as to how long residents might be on the waitlist before being offered public housing. (WTOC)

Today in Savannah:

• Baby Storytime At Southwest Library (10:30 AM)
• Teen Book Talk At Pooler Library (4:30 PM)
• Business Connection Under the Big Top At Savannah Country Club (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lucas Theatre for the Arts will be hosting Cat Video Fest on Aug, 21 at 3:00 p.m. This beloved tradition is meant to support local cats in need. (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)
• Savannah Ballet highlights the Final 2 in Dancing With The Bananas. Click to watch the video. (Savannah Ballet via Instagram)
• The City of Savannah is currently hiring. Click for the full list of open positions. (City of Savannah)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.