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Good morning to you Savannah! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did five guns get past Savannah school security last year?
  • Why Savannah police say two men now face murder charges
  • What happens to Savannah’s trash now that a regional landfill was denied?

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Best of Hip-Hop and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• SCCPSS reports five guns brought on campus in last academic year (savannahnow.com) — Savannah-Chatham County schools recorded at least five handgun incidents on campuses during the 2024-25 year, including a recent accidental shooting in Hubert Middle School’s locker room. District officials describe existing security measures and new technology investments, while emphasizing case-by-case discipline decisions and coordination with law enforcement to keep Savannah students safe.
   

• Savannah police arrest second person in deadly shooting (wjcl.com) — Savannah Police have arrested a second suspect in a fatal shooting on West Gwinnett Street, charging both men with murder, aggravated assault, and firearm offenses. The victim was found outside a residence on Dec. 28 and died at the scene despite officers’ life-saving efforts, and investigators say the case remains active.
   

• Regional landfill denied amid looming trash problem as growth moves west (savannahnow.com) — Trash from multiple counties is increasingly being routed to Savannah’s Superior Landfill and the city’s Dean Forest Road Landfill after Candler County rejected a major expansion proposal. With one Savannah-area landfill nearing capacity and others restricted, regional waste pressures could raise disposal costs and affect long-term trash options for Chatham County residents.
   

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