🌱 New Affordable Housing Project + Annual Student-Run Fashion Show

Morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Savannah Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. As the city of Savannah is looking to expand and develop more affordable housing options for low-income families as well as senior citizens, the city is loaning developers nearly $3.2 million for the project. With a goal of 100 affordable apartments, the city is looking to built-in vacant spots near Drayton and 34th Street as well as the four-acre site on Meding Street where the fairgrounds used to be. The city also received approval in Savannah Gardens for two three-bedroom homes for people experiencing homelessness. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. The Savannah Arts Academy kicked off its annual student fashion show on Thursday and it will wrap up tonight for its three-day show. The fashion show is run completely by the students, from the models to the clothing designs, and provides an opportunity for the students to show off the hard work and dedication they have put forth all year on a stage. The theme this year was Tabula Rasa — Latin for "clean slate" — and this year's show is featuring over 90 different designs in total. (WTOC)
3. Keith Green of Savannah was convicted of murder once again after a previous murder conviction. Green was initially arrested in 2019 after police found a victim who was stabbed 28 times; he was arrested at the scene and later charged with the murder of Yasmin Shabazz. Prior to the 2019 murder, Green was involved in another incident involving Shabazz, and Green was convicted of domestic violence, cruelty to children, and false imprisonment. During this time, he was also on parole after a 1996 voluntary manslaughter conviction in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Dwayne Martin. District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones hopes that the prosecutor assigned to this case will listen to the recommendation in giving Green life in prison without parole. (WSAV-TV)

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Today in and around Savannah:

• Community Cleanup - Thomas Square (9:45 AM)
• Live Music Featuring Levi Moore - Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint, Jekyll Island (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Savannah police officers took a trip over to Garrison for the post-Easter Egg Hunt for the pre-K and kindergarten students. The officers joined in the fun and provided a great gift of chocolate and peeps for the kids. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Star Wars fans rejoice, as the best day of the year is coming along with a screening of the second installment of the original trilogy. "May the Fourth Be With You" tickets are on sale at Lucas Theatre! Arrive early on May 4 for a photo booth, specialty concessions, surprises, and more! (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)
• Looking to add a furry friend to your household? Meet Tinkerbelle, Grayson, and all the other adorable, adoptable pets awaiting their fur-ever homes in Savannah area shelters. (Savannah Patch)

That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.