🌱 Police Department Prepares For Halloween + Savannah YALL

Hey, friends. It's Thursday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 70 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson participated in the White House's Communities in Action: Building a Better Georgia event yesterday. The event was meant to highlight the state's use of federal funds to support its local communities. The uses were broken into four categories: Housing, Back to Basics, Public Safety, and People & Neighborhoods. Click the following link for a list of the ways the federal funds have impacted Savannah. (WSAV)
2. The Savannah Police Department is preparing for the Halloween season. The department is offering safety tips to the community to ensure a safe holiday. The recommended trick-or-treat time is on Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. During the time period, officers will be traveling through neighborhoods. (Press Release Desk)
3. The City of Savannah has created a new task force. The Savannah YALL, which stands for Young Adults Leading Locally, is meant to educate young adults between 21 and 34 years old about local government. The first group of Savannah YALL will be about 30 people. You can apply for Savannah YALL here. (fox28media.com)

Today in Savannah:

• Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tour At Jepson Center For The Arts (10:30 AM)
• Crafty Works At West Broad Library (4:00 PM)
• Anime/Fandom Club At Southwest Chatham Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Consider the list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Savannah area this weekend. Click the link for the full list which includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Savannah Patch)
• Have you picked your Halloween pumpkin, yet? Review the list of the best Savannah pumpkin patches to find the perfect pumpkin at the link! (District)
• The Savannah Police Department has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips. Click the link to review the full list. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.