🌱 Early Voting Ends + County Food Inspection Report + Hospital Grades

Good morning, Savannah! I will be stepping in as your source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know in five minutes or less.

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Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 68 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Early voting ends today in Savannah. Voters are allowed to cast ballots for the state's U.S. Senate runoff election until 5:00 p.m. at most of Chatham County's polling locations. Chatham County's Main Election Office at 1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite E, will be open until 7:00 p.m. today. The runoff election will be next Tuesday, Dec. 6. (WTOC)
2. Chatham County has released its latest food service inspection report. The county inspects various restaurant establishments and schools each month to ensure that foodborne illness is not spread throughout the community. Click to view the list of inspection scores. (WSAV)
3. A new analysis by The Leapfrog Group reports that almost half of Georgia hospitals received an average grade. Savannah's Wellstar Cobb Medical Center and Wellstar Douglas Medical Center received "A"s in the analysis. The Leapfrog Group has been assigning grades to hospitals for the past decade. The grades are given based on over thirty different national performance measures. (Center Square)

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Today in and around Savannah:

• Adult Relaxation At W. W. Law Library (2:30 PM)
• Merry KISSmas Concert At Tanger Outlets Savannah Beer Garden, Pooler (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you planning the perfect holiday light viewing experience? Review this comprehensive list of Savannah tree lightings to add to your itinerary. (WJCL News Savannah)
• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Savannah area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Savannah Patch)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Savannah area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Savannah Patch)

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You're all caught up for today.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.