🌱 St. Patrick's Day Weekend + Paramedic Assaulted In Hotel Lobby

Hello, everybody. It's Saturday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with showers. High: 63 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. On Thursday, Mar. 16, paramedics responded to the J.W. Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District after a report that someone had passed out in the lobby bathroom. According to Chuck Kearns of Chatham Emergency Services, during the response, a paramedic was assaulted at the scene and sustained injuries. One suspect has been arrested and someone else was reportedly taken to the hospital. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Medical professionals at Memorial Health in Savannah are offering tips that will hopefully result in fewer alcohol-related injuries over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. The team said that they are prepared for everything from a rare mass traumatic event to several alcohol-related injuries that are often seen on St. Patrick's Day weekend in the city. (WTOC 11)
3. On Wednesday, Mar. 15, Woodville-Tompkins High School basketball guard Alfonso Ross officially signed to play on the new University of South Carolina at Beaufort team. Additionally, player Wes Walker signed with Maryville College, a Division III program located in Nashville. In the six years leading the Wolverine program, head coach Lenny Williams has had nine players sign to play basketball at the college level. (Subscription: Savannah Now)

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Today in Savannah:

• Birding Hike At Skidway Island State Park (10:00 AM)
• Live Music Featuring Chris Case At Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Music Festival officially commences on Thursday, Mar. 23, and will highlight an eccentric collection of all musical genres from across the world in the Historic District of Savannah. One of the best features of the festival is the debuts and artist collaborations between the acts presented to attendees. There's still time to get tickets, so head over the website to secure yours. (Savannah Music Festival)
• The group exhibition “Protégé” at Gustein Gallery is officially open and will remain until Friday, Mar. 31. The showcase features work created by alumni artists of SCAD - The University for Creative Arts and the faculty members they worked closely alongside during their studies. (SCAD Museum of Art via Facebook)
• On Saturday, Mar. 25, the Savannah Children's Theatre will begin its performances of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical" located in the Crossroads Shopping Center. The show will feature five performances throughout two weekends and include high-quality family entertainment, as well as a special low-sensory performance. If you're interested in attending, you can purchase tickets here. (Savannah Children's Theatre)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all soon 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.