🌱 State Rep. Named Parade Grand Marshal + Tornado Drill Today

Hello, friends. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Wednesday edition of the Savannah Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 80 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah Police Department is currently searching for a man that allegedly fired at officers while barricading himself inside a home. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning when the department responded to a domestic incident. Massie Ellis, 25 years old, fled the scene after shooting at the officers. The department has not clarified who shot first and whether officers fired back. (WTOC)
2. State Representative Carl Gilliard has been selected as one of Savannah's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade grand marshals. The announcement was made at the 2023 Parade Grand Marshals and Trailblazer Reception on Sunday. This year's parade theme is "inspiration of equality is, he himself." (WTOC)
3. Chatham County will be participating in a statewide tornado drill this morning. The drill is being operated by The Georgia Emergency Management Agency. The purpose of the drill is to test the agency's emergency siren system. The test will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will last for about one full minute. (Fox 28 Media)

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Today in Savannah:

• Music & Movement At Southwest Chatham Library (10:30 AM)
• Toddler Time Storytime At West Broad Library (10:30 AM)
• Grand Tour: India At Mansion On Forsyth Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Savannah area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Savannah Patch)
• The Savannah Police Department reports that a two-day operation has resulted in 45 arrests and the seizure of various illegal substances. Click for the full news release. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• The Savannah Christmas Market will be operating from Nov. 25 through Jan. 1. Click for information about the Savannah Christmas Market. (Visit Savannah)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.