We have some good news and maybe a little bad news.   
The good news first, with a bad economy, the City of Savannah is trying to hold taxes. 
The bad news is in some cases that may mean a little more work for you.
You know that part of your property between the sidewalk and the street that you haven’t had to worry about?
Well, fire up the lawn mower.  Here’s News Three Community Reporter Alice Massimi. 

When most of us think of vacation we think of something relaxing…but for one group of students they think of the exact opposite.
Across the country this summer thousands of high school and middle school students are spending their summer helping others.
As News Three’s Community Reporter Alice Massimi found out Savannah is a recipient of their hard work and big hearts.

A 3 On Your Side follow up tonight to a story we brought you regarding a sewage spill in Garden City.
A News 3 viewer called asking for our help. She says for close to two months now sewage has been flowing into this ditch and into the Horseshoe Canal.
Garden City employees actually found it and contacted the Georgia Environmental Protection Department.
The E.P.D issued a swimming and fishing advisory for the canal, then the problem cleared up, until this weekend.
News Three’s Alice Massimi went out with the E.P.D. today while they investigated the smelly problem.

People in West Savannah say it’s a good neighborhood that’s starting to pick back up, but some are worried that their progress is being overshadowed by crimes happening there.

One of the ways people enjoyed the beautiful weather today was by attending the annual Race Unity Picnic held at Daffin Park.

The Crabshack on Tybee Island hosts a children’s fishing tournament each summer.

The farmers’ market moved from the Starland District to Forsyth Park and is now in it’s 6th week.  As News 3’s Randi Hempel shows us, the Forsyth Farmers’ Market is making fresh produce available to people of all income levels. 

A Port Wentworth man’s generosity may have to come to an end. The first weekend of March every year Willie Johnson hands out collard greens for free to seniors and disabled vets. In its thirteenth year it’s morphed into a festival but now something is taking a bite out of his crops. News Three’s Alice Massimi spoke with the farmer about his labor of love and his fight to save the decade-long tradition of giving back.

Deer are recking havic on Port Wentworth Farmers Crop.

Many homeowners take pride in how their home and yards look.
Some spend hours in their gardens, mowing their grass and making sure it’s in tip top shape but what if your neighborhood does nothing.
For one East Side Resident that’s what they’ve been dealing with for close to twenty years… so they called News Three hoping for some help.
On Your Side Community Reporter Alice Massimi has more on this community eyesore.

Savannah’s annual Race Unity Picnic will be held Sunday, June 14th, at Daffin Park.

Tybee Island is kicking off summer the right way—with the return of the “Tybee Drive-In” at North Beach.

A program that provides food to many kids could end without your support.  “Nourish 2 Learn”, based in several inner-city schools, gives mid-morning snacks and after-school hot meals to children.  Organizers say they need $4,000 by the end of this academic school year to continues its service.  Find out how you can help.

Downtown business owners and citizens are taking a stand against city leaders who imposed stiff jaywalking fines.  News 3’s Randi Hempel spoke with business leaders today about what they want lawmakers to do to make it right.

Calling all Kayakers - participate in a race and help the Tybee Island Marine Science Center.

The Ellis Square project has been a topic of conversation and in the works for years.  Construction will begin on the hospitality center this week.

West Savannah was the site of two momentous events today.
The one hundred ten units of phase one of Sustainable Fellwood are officially open.

The Chatham County Commission met for their final budget workshop today. Hearing from groups like Crimestoppers, Building Safety and the Metropolitan Planning Committee the commission now has to decide where they want to make cuts.

Rainy, gloomy days have kept the huge crowds that were expected on Tybee Island away until today.  The sunshine is bringing thousands out to the beach to enjoy the much missed sun.  News 3’s Randi Hempel spoke with beach goers and Ocean Rescue officials about what it means to have the sun return.

You’ve heard the expression, “pay it forward”?  Well, one Savannah teen is trying to give back by “passing back”.  News 3’s Kim Gusby introduces us to a local soccer stand-out who’s gathering “gently used” sporting equipment to create opportunities for young athletes all over the world.