🌱 Warming Stations In Savannah + Savannah Airport Experiences Delays

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Savannah.

But first, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy; windy, cooler. High: 53 Low: 18.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. City leaders of Savannah and community partners are working together to help the unhoused stay safe and warm during this dangerously cold weekend. They've opened numerous warming shelters around the city which will offer shelter for homeless residents. The Day Center at Grace House on Fahm Street will be open Friday, Saturday, and Monday. The Emergency Warming Center at the Tompkins Community Center on Ogeechee Road will open if temperatures drop below 20 degrees. They will open Friday through Sunday. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. The Savannah Airport is struggling due to the incoming weather and large numbers of travelers. Several airlines have reported delays as long as five hours, while other flights were canceled. Multiple airlines are already offering customers vouchers ahead of more delays and cancelations. The governor issued a State of Emergency on Wednesday. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. The Savannah Humane Society is holding its annual Silent Night foster program this holiday season. The program gives pets the opportunity to spend a few days with a loving foster family away from the shelter — many of which end up finding their forever homes. Over a dozen pets are involved in the program. They will either be adopted or returned to the shelter by Dec. 27. (WSAV-TV)

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Today in Savannah:

• Kwanzaa Marketplace at Savannah African Art Museum (12:00 PM)
• Live Bagpipe Music From Equinox Entertainment's Stephan D. Ailes at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa (5:00 PM)
• Live Music: Markus Kuhlmann Of Mike Kilo & Clouds And Satellites at Foxy Loxy Print Gallery And Café (6:00 PM)
• Jacob Evans at Kimpton Brice Hotel (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Union Mission has served over 750 meals throughout the area! Thank you for your kind efforts. (WSAV-TV)
• Mayor Van R. Johnson and two former mayors attended the Holiday Cabaret at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. It was a wonderful event enjoyed by all! (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)
• Follow in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes with this fun and exciting Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show! Solve a murder in this immersive whodunit. (WSAV)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.