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A Savannah man is in serious condition after he was struck by a car while he was sitting on a bench in Forsyth Park Friday afternoon.

Kenneth Roebuck II, 52, of a Dianne McKenzie Way address was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with two broken legs after the 2:45 p.m. accident at Bull and Gaston streets.

Police say he was struck by a 2006 Mazda driven by Yvette Grogins, 52, who "was exiting a driveway to turn east onto Gaston Street and lost control when she accelerated to avoid an approaching vehicle," police say.

"The Mazda overran a curb on the north side of the park, crossed the sidewalk and struck the bench where Roebuck was sitting after riding his bicycle."

At 4:30 today, in front of the Chamber of Commerce (101 E. Bay Street) there will be a rally to protest McCutcheon vs FEC, the decision handed down by the Supreme Court this morning.

" In a nutshell, the Supreme Court just permitted individuals to dole out up to $5.9 million per election cycle to political candidates and parties," a spokesperson for the rally says. "The limit was previously $123,000. Now, the wealthiest can buy elections and leave the rest of us powerless."

Vicki Weeks, who pushed the passage of the resolution by the city and county against Citizens United, will speak. Activists in R.U.F.F., Coffee Party, Occupy, the Central Labor Council and more will be there.

There will be also be 130 rallies across the country including one in front of the Supreme Court at noon.

"We, the people, need to join our efforts for a constitutional amendment to overturn this anti-democratic ruling" said Philly Meyers, President of R.U.F.F. "That's why we're rallying today".

Savannah is in the "Championship Round" of Garden & Gun’s Best Southern Town Competition, having defeated Asheville, North Carolina, yesterday in online voting in the "Final Four."

The championship pits Savannah vs. Franklin, Tennessee.

Vote here. The fight ends Thursday.

"Each IP address can vote once per hour in this round," we're told!

Members of the public are invited to attend a design overview of Savannah’s new Cultural Arts Center during a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Cultural Affairs Department’s Black Box Theater, 9 W. Henry St.

Funded by the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), the Cultural Arts Center will be located at Oglethorpe and Montgomery streets.

A model of the new center will be available for viewing.

Brea Cali has been appointed Executive Director of the Savannah Dance Festival.

“Ms. Cali brings a wealth of experience and is uniquely qualified and passionately motivated to take the organization to the next level," says founder Pat Alley.

“While remaining committed to the organization’s mission of advocating Dance, the vision of SDF will evolve,” says Cali. “Development and implementation of new, forward thinking strategies intend to expand the organization’s involvement within Savannah and its surrounding communities, as well as bolster Savannah’s global standing as an emerging arts capital.”

Most recently, Cali directed and choreographed the Savannah Stage Co. production of Syncopation.

Added Cali: “Savannah is home to an incredibly dynamic Dance community which greatly contributes to the betterment of the city on an economic, educational and social level.”

Cali joins the Savannah Dance Festival following an extensive performing career throughout the United States and Europe; most recently having spent almost six years as a soloist performer for the State Theater of Kassel in Kassel, Germany.

The Savannah Dance Festival is scheduled for Fall 2014. See www.savannahdancefestival.org

Armstrong Atlantic State University will host a "city-wide celebration of Pirate pride" in Johnson Square, with The Savannah Bank serving as the presenting sponsor.

Armstrong alumni, students, faculty, staff and supporters will gather to celebrate the university’s 2013-2014 fundraising successes and "to underscore how critical Armstrong is in our community," a spokesperson says.

The event Thursday at noon in Johnson Square is free and open to the public and will feature food, prizes and more.

One West Victory recently unveiled its "artistic-inspired model units for Savannah’s newest, eco-friendly student housing community," a spokesperson says.

Residential unit tours and leasing are now available for prospective tenants.

The fully-furnished apartments "feature interiors by Cortney Bishop Design successfully blend modern aesthetics with function, creating an inviting and comfortable atmosphere throughout the residence."

The units include one, two and four bedroom floor-plan options, high quality designer appointed bedroom and living room furnishings, granite countertops, stainless steel fixtures, walk-in showers, fully-equipped kitchens and much more.

• A look into the living room

Community residents "will also enjoy over 7,000 square feet of historic building housing amenities including a fitness center, art studio, art gallery, media center, study areas, outdoor patio, courtyard space and state-of-the-art laundry facilities with text alerts."

Scheduled for completion in early Summer 2014, One West Victory will be also be home to celebrity chef Hugh Acheson’s restaurant & coffee shop, The Florence.

Leasing office hours are Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The pre-leasing office is at 2404 DeSoto Ave. until April 22.

For more info go to www.onewestvictory.com