Can’t afford a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? Well some help is on the way.

A Tybee groups claims they were kicked out of the Tybee Island Irish Heritage Parade. 

Pooler, Ga. – The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum is offering half price adult and children’s admission on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Museum has reduced its regular admission rate from $10 for adults and $6 for children to only $5 for adults and $3 for children’s admission.

The weather almost rained on the parade of the Savannah City Council today.
A grand opening ceremony was planned for Ellis Square this evening but because of the rain the festivities were cut back.
City Council held a ribbon cutting just about a half hour ago….
The 30-million dollar project has taken about a year and a half longer than expected.
Understandably folks aren’t just relieved the project is done… they’re also excited.
“3 on your side” Community Reporter Alice Massimi has more how what was once Savannah’s oldest square is now it’s newest.

Savannah, GA: Due to rain and storms predicted through this afternoon, the Ellis Square grand opening is postponed until 1 p.m. Friday, March 12. The Friday event will be tented, and will be held rain or shine.

A battle is heating up in Georgia over a proposed tax hike on cigarettes. 
The bill, written by Savannah State Representative Ron Stephens, would raise the price of a pack by a dollar.
The money generated would then be used to close a huge budget shortfall.
Opponents of the bill say the state needs to balance its budget without raising taxes.
As News Three’s Alice Massimi explains… to others, this bill is about more than money….it’s about saving lives.

It’s been a long time coming…
Tonight the renovation of Ellis Square is just days away from completion…
The area was originally a market… In the 50s a parking garage was built in the downtown square and was dubbed an eyesore.
Decades later in 2005—close to twenty-nine million dollars was dedicated to fix the square.
Not only did they tear down the old parking garage but they built an underground garage and on top of the garage, a park.
“3 on your side” Community Reporter Alice Massimi explains why this is such an exciting week for downtown.

Savannah’s New Covenant Church has a vision of changing lives on a daily basis. Every first Sunday has been designated as “Souper Sunday”.

Local small business and city leaders Monday worked on preparing a report for President Obama on the state of small business in Savannah.

A group of girls from Marshpoint Elementary School have been rallying around their friend, 9-year old Emily Brennan, who has a chronic nerve pain disorder and many medical procedures.  Friends of the family are trying to raise money to help the Brennan family because they don’t have insurance.  Tonight, you can help by going to the Skate Night at the Tybee YMCA.  Emily’s friends will run the night.

A News Three follow up tonight…
For more than two years News Three has reported on the dangerous intersection at Jimmy DeLoach Parkway and Benton Boulevard.

Savannah’s top city officials said Wednesday the city is strong and growing stronger despite the continued recession.

News 3’s Randi Hempel just spoke with the Sylvania city manager, Carter Crawford, about the water issues at Wiley’s Mobile Home Park on Buttermilk Road.

Folks say they can’t flush their toilets, take showers or baths, cook, wash dishes or even take their medications without water.

This Saturday the City of Savannah is proud to take part in the first of four Free Tax Return Preparation Super Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center, 812 W. 36th St.

As local support continues for relief efforts in Haiti, one group of area young people has pledged to make a difference with their talent.

Your car runs out of gas, so you leave it on the side of the road to go grab some… only when you return - your car is nowhere to be found.
As News Three’s Alice Massimi explains - through a chain of unfortunate events… this woman’s car is now far from drivable.

The Savannah City Council is starting the year off with some planning…
Not very glamorous, but the council members want to make sure they’re all on the same page and for the most part agree on what this year’s priorities will be.
“3 On Your Side” Community Reporter Alice Massimi listened to every detail for you today. 

The Savannah City Council is meeting today to discusses goals for this year and also the council’s strengths and weaknesses.

The City of Savannah has a sister city in Haiti, Saint Mary.  The city recevied minimul damage, but they recevie most of their supplies via Port-au-Prince.  Savannah officials are discussing how our city can help.

A Three On Your Side Health Report that, considering how fast cases of diabetes are growing, could impact a lot of people.
A Diabetic Savannah man called WSAV with a question… one we thought would have a simple answer… what should he do with his used insulin needles?
With an estimated eleven percent of the population in Chatham County Diabetic, surely there is a program…
After some digging and more digging News 3’s Alice Massimi finds out there’s not.

Savannah, GA: The City of Savannah is offering citizens a fresh start for the New Year. On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the City will launch a month-long parking penalty amnesty program that excuses any accumulated late fees if the vehicle owner pays the original citation fine. The program runs through Friday, Feb. 12.

A Three On Your Side follow up tonight.
False hope…that’s what some people who had pipes burst in their Fred Williams homes say they were given.

Would you like to help some one stay warm this winter?
Well you can, rather easily… donate a new blanket.

If you haven’t heard yet you can expect to… it’s time for the U.S Census.
Done every ten years it determines the amount of representation we get in D.C and the amount of federal dollars we get for programs like school lunch and highway construction. It’s why area leaders encouraging everyone to take part.
News Three’s Alice Massimi spent the day with the 2010 census road tour today and has more.

The New Year is off to a good start for the West Broad Street YMCA in Savannah.
The once struggling “Y” is getting a library.

Civil War soldiers, from the 47th Georgia Infantry,  will be demonstrating the loading and firing of Civil War muskets and cannon every hour. There will also be blacksmithing and cooking demonstrations.

Big Brothers Big Sisters needs your support to help more kids beat the odds.

The giving spirit was all over Savannah today.
Derrick’s Auto Painting on Montgomery and 31st Street in Savannah provided a free lunch and also clothing to people in need.

Kmart and Savannah Fire are making Christmas morning brighter for some kids at Greenbriar.
They are not giving just any Christmas present, they’re giving bikes.