🌱 Savannah Voted Second Best City In South + St. Patty's Crowd Coming

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 62 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. About a week after the incident, 18-year-old Nazentea Phillips passed away from his gunshot wounds sustained on Mar. 5. Just before midnight on Mar. 5, police responded to an incident on E. 55th Street, where they found Phillips suffering from gunshot wounds; he was transported to Memorial Medical Center for treatment. Although no charges have been given out yet, police stated that all parties involved in the incident have been identified. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Savannah has been recognized as one of the best cities in the south being voted as the number two best city by Southern Living. Of the 20 southern cities chosen, Savannah was voted second, coming right behind Charleston, South Carolina and even beating fourth-place Atlanta. With the town's amazing restaurants, historic neighborhoods, and beautiful squares, it comes as no surprise to locals the recognition the city received. (WSAV-TV)
3. St. Patrick's Day is this weekend, and the visitors are slowly starting to pile in — a great sign for Savannah and its businesses. This coming weekend is expected to have record-breaking crowds even with a few changes made to this year's celebration. Unlike in previous years, there will not be drinks sold along the street, in an effort to encourage visitors to patronize local businesses. Additionally, River St. will be closed Friday-Sunday starting at 10 a.m. (WTOC)

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Today in Savannah:

• Savannah: 'A True Pirate' Outdoor Adventure At The Pirates' House (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Prettiness comes in pink, houses, and azaleas. More beauty is coming as the seasons change in Savannah and azaleas bloom more and more throughout the city. (Visit Savannah via Instagram)
• Always take a moment and help little ones even if they don't know they need it. The Savannah Police Department's Cpl. Diggs noticed a young man in need of tie assistance heading into church this past weekend and gave him a little hand. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Make sure you make an effort to head down to the Waterfront this week for St. Patrick's Day. The Plant Riverside District's Shamrocks and Shenanigans Celebration is happening now through Mar. 19! (Savannah's Waterfront via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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.