🌱 Tourism Is Big Business In Savannah + Two Murders Over The Weekend

Hey, friends. It's Wednesday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of heavy t-storms. High: 85 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Longwoods International Study revealed in their latest report that tourism in Savannah added about 2,300 jobs and employed about 2,700 people. $4.4 billion flowed into Savannah through its tourism businesses during 2022. The contributions from the various parts of the industry — hotels, restaurants, attractions, sports, and entertainment — are described in the 2022 Travel USA Report. (Savannah Business Journal)
2. Police in Savannah and Chatham investigated two murders this weekend. The first, an incident in the Newell Village neighborhood, left a man dead, for which LaShonda Williams was arrested and charged. At the second scene, the police encountered a wounded man, who later died from his injuries in the hospital. No one has been arrested in the case. The names of the victims have not been released. (Savannah Morning News)
3. The square at the corner of Abercorn and East Wayne, formerly honored with the name John C. Calhoun after a politician associated with slavery, has now had 15 approved suggestions for a new name. The decision to remove Calhoun's name was made by Savannah's city council last year, following public input and considering the discrepancy between Calhoun's legacy and the city's values. The applications, which had to fulfill specific criteria and receive support from various officials, are now open for public review and feedback here, with a public meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. tonight at the Coastal Georgia Center to discuss the naming process. (WSAV-TV)

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Today in Savannah:

Wednesday, June 14

• Tiny Tot Explorer At W. W. Law Library (11:00 AM)
• Open Studio At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Come out tomorrow, Jun. 15, at 7:00 p.m., to the screening of James Cameron's creation, "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. Tickets are $8 for the general public, and $5 for seniors, students, military, and SCAD card holders. (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)
• Currently on exhibition at the SCAD Museum of Art, the photographs of Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj display portraits of celebrities and friends dressed in various types of multi-colored ethnic garments of his home country. The museum is closed on Tuesdays, and open Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (SCAD Museum of Art via Facebook)
• Today, Jun. 14, the annual State Bar meeting will recognize the winners of the Legal Food Frenzy competition by America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. This organization holds numerous food drives for the benefit of the Savannah area. To find guidelines for the type of donations they accept, and the schedule of events, click the link. (Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you soon!

— Joyce Nash

About me: Joyce is a freelance writer and poet whose work has appeared in the Hello Gloria newsletter and Nine Cloud Journal. Her background ranges from journalism to fitness instruction and spans the east coast to the West. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and two cats.