🌱 SVF & HSF Partner For Event + DA Addresses Human Trafficking

Kayla Harrison
·2 min read

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cold. High: 45 Low: 27.

Here are the top 3 stories in Savannah today:

  1. The Savannah VOICE Festival partnered with the Historic Savannah Foundation to host “Songs and Stories in the Squares.” The event is free and open to the public, and it will feature 10-minute lectures by docents and HSF supporters, as well as songs by SVF artists. The event will take place on Jan. 23 beginning at 2 p.m. outside the Davenport House Museum. (Connect Savannah.com)

  2. Former Chatham County DA addressed human trafficking at the "Ladies on the Right" luncheon. Meg Heap said sex trafficking is present in Savannah and mentioned that it's a $32 billion per year industry. Along with Heap, the director of House of Hope spoke at the luncheon, sharing that it's a home for female victims ages 12 to 18. (WJCL News Savannah)

  3. A 13-year-old boy was injured in a Savannah shooting on Wednesday night. When the Savannah Police Department arrived, they discovered the boy had sustained an injury to his leg area. They also detained two persons of interest at the scene, both of whom had guns when found by police. (WSAV-TV)

Today in Savannah:

  • ‘Living Well Together’ Course - Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus (9:00 AM)

  • VOL FF 2 - Chatham Fire and EMS Station #12 (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Check out the local band line-up for the 2022 Savannah Stopover Music Festival! The genre-spanning roster includes scene veterans and newcomers alike and features six acts making their Stopover debut. The Festival has also announced an Opening Night event for March 11 at Service Brewing! (Facebook)

  • Due to increased concerns regarding COVID, First City Pride Center will continue to pause all in-person group meetings until at least Feb. 6. Some groups will still meet via Zoom. Check out the Programs and Services calendar for more information regarding groups. (Facebook)

  • The Savannah Police Department received information that some people in the area have received a "police bulletin" that claims people are knocking on residents' doors and giving them a mask soaked in chemicals. This bulletin is spreading across the country and there is no validity to the claim. However, SPD strongly encourages residents to always be cautious of any unknown person who knocks on their door. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.

This article originally appeared on the Savannah Patch