|May 19, 2021 at 3:48 PM EDT - Updated May 19 at 3:48 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Due to the impact of weather, Johnson High School’s graduation ceremony is being moved to Tiger Arena on the campus of Savannah State University.
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System sent a notice saying the change was made due to possible inclement weather.
The graduation ceremony will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday now inside Tiger Arena.
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Excusing aggressive behavior and shaming those who speak out about their experience has desensitized society to the horrors of rape and sexual assault
Moncello Stewart
This is an op-ed by Moncello Stewart, a lifelong Savannahian who serves on the board of several volunteer and community service organizations.
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