🌱 New SCCPSS Superintendent + Savannah Parking Lot Party Tonight

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School Board has appointed Dr. Denise Watts to serve as the district's 25th superintendent. The board voted unanimously in favor of Watts, who will begin in her new role on Jul. 1. Watts worked most recently in the Houston Independent School District as the Chief of Schools, and before that, she was the Chief of District Support at the University of Virginia for its Partnership for Leaders in Education program. In 2008, Watts was the NASSP Middle Level Principal of the Year in North Carolina. (Savannah CEO)
2. A Savannah rapper is facing multiple charges relating to drugs, gang affiliation, and illegal cell phone use. Tyquian Terrel Bowman, also known as Quando Rondo, is among 19 people being charged. Bowman is accused of using a cell phone to coordinate the sale of marijuana, and of being in a leadership role in the Rollin' 60s gang. According to an indictment from the Chatham County District Attorney's office, Bowman is accused of traveling to Macon earlier this month to pay for marijuana. (WJCL)
3. The City of Savannah is throwing a second Parking Lot Party tonight, Wednesday, Jun. 21! The event will be held at the W.W. Law Center from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. This family-friendly event will include music, food, and a celebration of community. (City of Savannah Government via Facebook)

Today in Savannah:

Wednesday, June 21

• Behind-The-Scenes Aquarium Tour At UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium (2:00 PM)
• Cosmic Flea Market - Summer Solstice Edition At Moodright's (4:00 PM)
• Summer Solstice Celebration At Luminous Savannah (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• River Street Sweets is accepting donations of canned goods in the month of June to benefit Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. The candy shop will be celebrating National Pralines Day on Jun. 23-24, and a portion of the proceeds from pralines sales on those days will be donated to America's Second Harvest. (River Street Sweets via Facebook)
• Chatham County is hiring for multiple positions, including Accounts Specialist and Homeless Liaison Officer. See all the available jobs here. (Chatham County, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• There will be a blood drive on Jun. 27 from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Enmarket Arena. Donors can receive $70 in rewards. (Savannah Ghost Pirates via Facebook)

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

— Joyce Nash

About me: Joyce is a freelance writer and poet whose work has appeared in the Hello Gloria newsletter and Nine Cloud Journal. Her background ranges from journalism to fitness instruction and spans the east coast to the West. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and two cats.