🌱 Savannah Listed Second-Best Southern City + Savannah Music Festival

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Southern Living has ranked Savannah as the second-best city in the South on its annual list of the South's Best Cities. Visitors are drawn to Savannah for its beautiful squares, historic neighborhoods, and unique restaurants. Many of these establishments have become beloved by locals and tourists alike. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Throughout March, the Savannah Jewish Federation is presenting the Savannah Jewish Cultural Arts Festival with a wide range of activities and events for everyone in the community to enjoy. The festival has expanded from a two-week film festival to a diverse cultural event over the past 20 years. Visitors can expect to experience a variety of cultural activities throughout the month. (Connect Savannah.com)
3. From Mar. 23 to Apr. 8, the Savannah Music Festival (SMF) will showcase a variety of live musical performances that span a variety of American and international roots, including jazz, classical, jam, rock, and blues genres. Tickets to the festival here in Savannah start at $31 and can be purchased online at savannahmusicfestival.org, by phone at 912.525.5050, or in person at the Savannah Box Office located at 216 E. Broughton St. (Savannah Tribune)

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Today in Savannah:

• Ropes Intro Day 4 At Chatham Fire And EMS Station #12 (9:00 AM)
• Storytime At W. W. Law Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Savannah Police Department's Northwest Precinct is finishing a relaxation station for officers to take a break before going to the next call. This seemingly small addition could make a significant difference in the overall health of the officer considering the work they do. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• First City Pride Center is hosting the 2023 Savannah PRIDE Festival on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21 in Ellis Square. VIP tickets and vendor applications will be released in the coming months. (Savannah Pride via Facebook)
• The St. Joseph's/Candler Mobile Mammography Unit is offering 2D and 3D mammograms at the JEA on Monday, Mar. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 912-819-6140, and for other inquiries, email youthsports@savj.org. (Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.

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