🌱 Teenager Found With GSW Near Savannah High + Student Safety Pledge

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. A 16-year-old suspect has been detained following a shooting near Savannah High School that took place on Wednesday. The incident took place near Pennsylvania Avenue and Elgin Street around 3 p.m., and the 15-year-old victim was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Police are still investigating the case. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Savannah High School students took a safety pledge and spoke with community leaders about the current gun violence crisis. This event, which came shortly after a student was found shot near campus, taught students how to handle these situations and encouraged them to talk to the police if they see warning signs. The school hopes to have more talks related to drugs, alcohol, bullying, and safety in the future. Parents are also encouraged to talk about these topics at home as part of a community effort to reduce violent crime. (WTOC)
3. The Savannah Philharmonic and the Savannah Music Festival are in favor of a proposal to renovate the Johnny Mercer Theatre. The renovation would include the installation of modern technology, up-to-date acoustics, and an interior makeover. As a key site for the community, youth concerts, and educational events, the two groups are eager to start planning the conversations necessary to get the project approved. Renovations would not begin for a number of years. (Savannah CEO)

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Today in Savannah:

• March Haynes Day: A Celebration At Fort Pulaski National Park (9:00 AM)
• Archery At Skidaway Island State Park (10:00 AM)
• Live Music Featuring Phil King At Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 55th annual Savannah Country Fair is back on Apr. 22! The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Keep an eye on Savannah Country Day's Instagram page for updates. (Savannah Country Day via Instagram)
• Kodo, a traditional Japanese Taiko drum ensemble, will be playing at the Lucase Theatre for the Arts as part of the Savannah Music Festival on Mar. 25. The family-friendly show begins at 8 p.m., and tickets are available here. (Savannah Music Festival via Instagram)
• UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Georgia announced that Step Up Savannah is the recipient of a $95,000 grant to support their work. You can read the press release here. (Step Up Savannah 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.includes the largest restoration of the Oglethorpe Plan in Savannah’s history, returning six of the 10 blocks that were lost in Elbert and Orleans wards when the Civic Center was built in 1972.