🌱 Manufacturing Site's Zoning Changes + Saturday Evening Shooting

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Some county residents are concerned about a proposed zoning change regarding a manufacturing center near I-16 along John Carter Road. The Savannah Economic Development Authority has petitioned for the site to be rezoned from light industrial to heavy industrial. The authority reports that the change would attract better jobs to the area. The area's neighbors report that they were not adequately notified of the proposal. (WTOC)
2. The Savannah Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at Alabama Avenue and Avondale Park on Saturday evening. According to the department, two individuals were injured during the incident. The injuries are reportedly not life-threatening. As of Sunday evening, the investigation details have not been released. (WTOC)
3. Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill Lee collapsed while warming up in Savannah on Friday night. The 75-year-old pitcher suffered a cardiac episode during the Savannah Bananas exhibition game. There has not been an update about Lee's condition as of Sunday evening. (Fox13Memphis)

Today in Savannah:

• Savannah State Farmers Market At 701 U.S. Highway 80 West (6:00 AM)
• Family Movie Day At Forest City Library (4:30 PM)
• Live Music: Susannah Kennedy At Proof & Provision (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Savannah Children's Theatre will be hosting musical theatre classes next month. The classes are meant for grades 2 through 8. Click to register. (Savannah Children's Theatre via Facebook)
• The City of Savannah is currently hiring for a variety of open positions. View available openings on the city's website. (City of Savannah)
• Chatham County Animal Services has a variety of adoption-ready pets searching for a new home. Could one of them be your new best friend? (Chatham County)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.