🌱 Runoff Election Early Voting + Turkey Drive 22 Results

Hi there, Savannah! I’m here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what’s going on in town.

But first, today’s weather:

Considerable cloudiness. High: 55 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories in Savannah today:

1. Chatham County has decided to allow early voting for the Georgia runoff election beginning on Sunday, Nov. 27. The state will not be allowing early voting on Saturday, Nov. 26. All Georgia counties are required to offer early voting from Monday, Nov. 28, through Friday, Dec. 2. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot in the runoff election is Monday, Nov. 28. (WTOC)
2. Georgia Power recognized National Utility Scam Awareness Day on Tuesday. The utility reports that over 3,500 scam attempts have been reported to Georgia Power in 2022. Savannah customers are encouraged to remain cautious of individuals claiming to be Georgia Power representatives. Click for a list of tips to avoid becoming the victim of a utility scam. (WSAV)
3. WJCL’s Turkey Drive 22 has resulted in 415 turkeys being collected for local families in need. The turkeys will be distributed to over 241 different organizations that feed low-income families. Last year’s Turkey Drive collected only 230 turkeys. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours At Jepson Center For The Arts (10:30 AM)
• Music & Movement At Islands Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Senior’s Group At W. W. Law Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Consider this list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Savannah area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Savannah Patch)
• The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at their Skidaway Road location. The screenings are first-come, first-served. (Savannah Tribune)
• The City of Savannah is allowing the community to view the 2023 proposed budget at various locations this month. Click for the full viewing schedule. (City of Savannah)

Now you’re in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I’ll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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.