🌱 Teen Campaign Canvasser Shot + Severance Agreement Accepted

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. A Savannah teen has been shot while canvassing for Senator Raphael Warnock's campaign. The teen was at the front door of the residence when a man shot a round through the closed door. The incident occurred in the 500 block of Hartridge Street. The victim was transported to Memorial Medical Center for the gunshot wound in his leg. Jimmy Paiz, 42 years old, was arrested for aggravated assault and aggravated battery. (WJBF-TV)
2. Residents of nearby Hilton Head Island are enraged and heartbroken over the loss of a 13-foot alligator. "Big George" had been a community staple for years. A Sea Pines security guard and wildlife officer shot and killed the gator. The Department of Natural Resources reports that the removal of an alligator is within its legal right if the alligator is deemed a threat. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. The Chatham County Commission has officially accepted a severance agreement regarding Lee Smith. The former Chatham County Manager was suspended from his job in July. He was suspended with pay. It is still unclear why Lee Smith was suspended from the position by County Commission Chairman Chester Ellis. (WTOC)

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Today in and around Savannah:

• S.A.F.E.T.Y. Play Dates With Watoto Inc. At Bull Street Library Auditorium (10:00 AM)
• Holiday Festival In The Park At Pooler Chamber Of Commerce And Visitor's Bureau (12:00 PM)
• Christmas Carols With Phil King At Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint, Jekyll Island (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Savannah's Waterfront is getting into the Christmas spirit. Click for a full list of Waterfront holiday festivities. (Savannah's Waterfront via Facebook)
• The Savannah Music Festival is offering ticket discounts and bundles for the 2023 festival scheduled from Mar. 23 through Apr. 8. Click for ticket details. (Savannah Music Festival via Facebook)
• The Savannah Police Department is asking for the community's help in identifying a "porch pirate." Click to view the surveillance photo. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all Monday 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.