🌱 City To Purchase Evergreen Cemetery + Big Pig Fundraiser

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The City of Savannah has announced plans to purchase the private Evergreen Cemetery. The plan would first perform a friendly condemnation of the property before the city is legally allowed to purchase the property. The cemetery has been rundown for years and the owners have been struggling with maintaining the property. (WTOC)
2. Savannah area grocery stores are preparing for hurricane season. The National Weather Service has announced that this year's severe storm season would be busier than the average storm season. Stores like Kroger, Chu's Supermarket, and Walmart are using past experiences to confidently prepare to support customers with necessary supplies. (WSAV-TV)
3. The Savannah Culinary Institute will be hosting a Big Pig Fundraiser on Jun. 30 and Jul. 1 at the Eckburg Auditorium. Each takeout meal will be able to feed six people. The proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Chef Jean Vendeville Culinary Scholarship Fund. The institute's students will be preparing the food. Click the link for a full menu. (savannahceo.com)

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Today in Savannah:

• Financial Literacy Workshop At The Pooler Library (2:00 PM)
• Adult Relaxation At The Carnegie Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Savannah reminds the community to vote in this year's Reader's Choice Awards. Click to vote. (Visit Savannah via Instagram)
• Mary Margaret Cozart, Development Associate, is the newest addition to the Savannah Music Festival team. Congratulations and welcome! (Savannah Music Festival via Facebook)
• Lucas Theatre for the Arts is screening CASABLANCA tonight at 7:00 p.m. (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.