🌱 Possible Property Tax Hike + Retro Rewind Movies At District Live

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Savannah residents may be facing a 10 percent increase in property taxes. The Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham has adopted a tentative 2023 millage rate that would necessitate the increase. The tentative increase brings the millage rate to 17.631 mills, up from 16.028. The potential property tax increase would increase taxes on a $250,000 home by $157.09 per year. (Savannah Tribune)
2. The City of Savannah is expecting to see around $7.8 million from increased property tax revenue, and city officials are debating whether to use that windfall on a tax rollback for residents or to fund infrastructure improvements to address flooding. Alderman Nick Palumbo is in favor of addressing flooding issues, and Mayor Van Johnson agreed, saying that the cost to fix flooding inside a home is much higher than what residents would receive in a one-time tax rollback. (WJCL)
3. The Plant Riverside District has announced that it will be hosting Retro Rewind: Sunday Movies at District Live, which will feature movies such as Frozen and Toy Story. This event will run from Jul. 9 through Sep. 3, and the movie for each date will begin at 4:00 p.m. There will be soft drinks and snacks for sale, as well as wine and a full bar for adults. Children are encouraged to bring pillows or blankets to sit on. (Savannah CEO)

Today in Savannah:

Thursday, June 22

• Reptile Thursdays At UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium (10:00 AM)
• Intermediate Fruit/Vegetable Carving At 2204 Skidaway Road (4:00 PM)
• Rock Eupora & Lakin Crawford Live At Rocko Lounge (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Step Up Savannah and the Georgia Department of Human Services are partnering to host a listening session for people who are current or former recipients of SNAP benefits. This event will be held on Aug. 22 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Participants will receive a $70 stipend, but registration is required. (Step Up Savannah via Facebook)
• Chatham County Parks and Recreation is offering Zumbini classes for children ages 0-4 through Jul. 27. Classes are held on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. at Lake Mayer Community Center and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at Frank G. Murray Community Center. Click here to learn more or register. (Chatham County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Savannah Police Officer Justin Sarver was recently named Verde Outdoor's Officer of the Month. Sarver has been with SPD since 2019 and currently serves on the Community Response Team. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)

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— 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.