🌱 SCAD Ranked #1 Art School In U.S. + School Zone Speed Camera Report

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Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Art & Object, a fine arts news magazine, has ranked the Savannah College of Art and Design as the top art school in the country. The ranking was given based on a number of factors such as degree variety, school reputation, tuition cost, and the area's art scene. According to the publication, SCAD has more programs and specializations than any other art school in the country. (fox28media.com)
2. The grandfather of Quinton Simon, the 20-month-old toddler that went missing on Oct. 5, was fatally struck by a vehicle on Wednesday morning. Henry "Bubba" Moss Sr. was located on the roadway in the 9900 block of Highway 23 between Claxton Road and Brigham Landing Road by the Burke County Sheriff's Office. Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run incident is asked to contact the department. (Savannah Patch)
3. The Savannah Police Department reports that school zone speed cameras are working as intended. There has been a 59 percent decrease in speeding in Savannah school zones since the department began the 30-day warning period on Oct. 5. The department will begin issuing citations for speed camera violations today. (fox28media.com)

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Today in Savannah:

• Seventh Annual PianoFest At Lutheran Church Of The Ascension (12:30 PM)
• Adult Relaxation At W. W. Law Library (2:30 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. (Savannah Patch)
• Check out the latest list of adoption-ready pets in the Savannah area searching for a forever home. (Savannah Patch)
• As of Thursday evening, the Savannah Police Department is continuing to search for a man that barricaded himself in a Vineyard Drive home and shot at responding officers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)

That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.