🌱 Parade Of Lights Raises $9,000 + Permanent Police Chief Sworn In

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Very warm with some sun. High: 76 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah Boat Parade of Lights announced its 2022 event raised $9,000 for the Greenbriar Children's Center. The event is usually held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Funds raised during last year's event for the children's center will support children in need in the community. (Savannah Tribune)
2. Police Chief Lenny Gunther was recently sworn in as Savannah's permanent chief of police on Jan. 10. Chief Gunther had been serving as interim police chief since Jul. 29, 2022. The decision came after a national search process. (Savannah Tribune)
3. Two filming projects in Savannah are hosting an open casting call this weekend. Casting crews will be hosting a casting call on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive for feature film "Origin" and TV series "Fear The Walking Dead." (WTOC)

Today in Savannah:

• DIY Suet Feeder At Skidaway Island State Park (10:00 AM)
• Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tours At Jepson Center For The Arts (10:30 AM)
• Senior's Group At W. W. Law Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Whether you're searching for a new home or simply keeping an eye on the local housing market, this list is for you! Check out this roundup of five open houses in and around the Savannah area, including a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house and a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house. (Savannah Patch)
• If you think you have hearing problems, there's some good news! The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings for the public every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Savannah Tribune)
• Join the Savannah Country Day School for the opening reception of The Faces of Innocence, an exhibit of work by photographer Steve McCurry. The reception will take place on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mingledorff Hall. (Savannah Country Day via Instagram)

You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning 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.