🌱 Savannah Tree Foundation + Candlelight Vigil Held

Savannah GA

18 November, 2021

8:05 PM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sammi Caramela, your host of the Savannah Daily. First, today's weather: Sunny and not as warm. High: 67 Low: 42. Here are the top stories in Savannah today: The Savannah Tree Foundation and local business partners planted sixty trees across several Savannah parks in an effort to limit the loss of protection and beauty that local trees offer. Just as importantly, the foundation gave away 300 trees for people to plant as they wish. (WTOC)On Thursday, Todd Rhodes took the center stage of Memorial Stadium wearing an orange t-shirt that read, "If not now, when?" The coach and founder of the 6-U football team, the Savannah Royal Lions, stood in front of Memorial Stadium on the visitor's side and opened the candlelight vigil with an impassioned speech about ending gun violence in Savannah. (Savannah Morning News)Savannah Police's Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a single motorcycle crash that occurred this morning that resulted in the death of the driver, Ronald Neely. (Press Release Desk )The 11th annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow was held Thursday at the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus and highlighted the use of clean and alternative fuels in the logistics and transportation industries. (WSAV-TV) The United Way of the Coastal Empire's annual Fall Giving Campaign is officially over. On Thursday, hundreds of United Way supporters and donors in Savannah came out to celebrate the campaign's success. (WTOC) From our sponsor: Hey Savannah, want a smarter home for the holidays? Take our interactive tour to see the latest and best smart home products, hand-selected by Patch's editors. Today in Savannah: Downtown Delilahs Modern Burlesque Cabaret (9:30 PM) Did you know you can feature your local business in this spot in the newsletter for just $79 per month? Click here to learn more. Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sammi Caramela About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."