🌱 Heat-Related EMS Calls Increase + County Property Tax Rise

Good morning, neighbors! It's Friday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today. Keep reading for the latest.

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Partly sunny and humid. High: 95 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Chatham County EMS reports a rise in heat-related calls for the area's homeless population. The county is working to get the individuals out of the elements before needing assistance from an EMS crew. Once the heat index for Savannah hits 110, the city is reportedly planning to open cooling centers. (WTOC)
2. Are you in the market for a new best friend? Patch, with the help of Petfinder, has compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Savannah area searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list of pets. (Savannah Patch)
3. Chatham County property assessments have risen by 21 percent. The property tax increase is just the latest round of price increases hitting Savannah residents. The increase is reportedly due to a significant increase in 2021 home sales prices for the greater Savannah area. (WTOC)

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Today in Savannah:

• Movies in the Afternoon At West Broad Library (3:00 PM)
• Adult Relaxation At Port City Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Old Town Trolley Tours has compiled a list of the perfect summer activities for Savannah residents. Click for the full list. (Old Town Trolley Tours via Facebook)
• The Savannah Music Festival is asking for the community's help to reach its funding goal for the Fiscal Year 2023. Click to support the 17-day music festival before the Jun. 30 deadline. (Savannah Music Festival via Facebook)
• Georgia Bikes offers bicycle-friendly driving driver classes. Click to learn more about the program and bike laws. (Georgia Bikes via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.