🌱 BizPitch Savannah 2022 Finalists + Warehouse Fire + Friday Shooting

Welcome back, Savannah! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 84 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. BizPitch Savannah 2022 finalists have been announced. The eight finalists were selected from an initial field of 24. The winner of the entrepreneurial competition will receive free professional services and a cash prize. The awards are meant to bring the business idea into reality. Click the following link for the list of finalists. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. The Savannah Fire Department responded to a warehouse fire on Saturday. The incident occurred at Cornwall and Hastings Street. Thankfully, no injuries were reported during the fire. Crews were able to prevent the flames from impacting nearby businesses. (WTOC)
3. The Savannah Police Department is currently investigating a Friday night shooting. The incident occurred at West 57th and Boyd Street around 11:00 p.m. A male received a gunshot wound to the back during the incident. The department reports that the wound is non-life-threatening. (WTOC)

Today in Savannah:

• Savannah State Farmers Market At 701 U.S. Highway 80 West (6:30 AM)
• Storytime At Islands Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• The Gaming Zone At West Broad Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all local house hunters: Here’s a handy list of the latest properties in the Savannah area to hit the market.(Savannah Patch)
• The Savannah Ballet is currently selling tickets to its Jack The Ripper production. This is the only non-fiction production this season. Click to get tickets. (Savannah Ballet via Instagram)
• The Savannah Christmas Market will begin operating on Nov. 25. Check our Visit Savannah to learn more about this popular event. (Visit Savannah)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.