🌱 Savannah Holly Days + New Fire Chief Is Sworn In

Hey, friends! It's Saturday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and humid. High: 70 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Savannah Holly Days has returned to the Savannah area. It started with Friday night's Christmas Tree Lighting on Broughton Street at 5:30 p.m. The most popular Savannah Holly Days event, Photos with Santa, will be offered through Dec. 24. Click here for a complete list of holiday events. (WTOC)
2. Savannah Historic Properties has planted six new oak trees downtown. The trees are 26 feet tall. The organization also planted three 30-gallon camellias along the 500 block of Tattnall Street. The trees have been featured in Savannah for over 200 years and are regarded as one of the city's most notable features. (WSAV-TV)
3. The City of Savannah has sworn in a new full-time fire chief. Elzie Kitchen has been the city's interim fire chief since July 2. Kitchen is a longtime Savannah resident who first joined the City of Savannah in 1996. Kitchen is the city's 36th fire chief. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• High Tide Hike At Skidaway Island State Park (10:00 AM)
• Native Plant Hike At Skidaway Island State Park (2:00 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 the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Savannah Patch)
• Early voting is now underway in Chatham County. Click the link for U.S. Senate runoff election information. (Chatham County)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Savannah area who are searching for a forever home. Click the link to view the complete list. (Savannah Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll be in your inbox Monday with your next 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.