🌱 39th Street Fire + Inmate Artwork On Display + Homeless Increase

Good morning, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Savannah Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 97 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. A Savannah family has lost everything in a fire that occurred on 39th Street. The PIP Group that owned the property next door that started the fire is paying for the hotel room that Kadejah Rosier and Calvin Farr are currently residing in. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and the Savannah Fire Department is asking anyone with information to come forward. (WTOC)
2. The Chatham County Detention Center is showcasing inmate artwork in the main lobby. The artwork is provided through the center's Inmate Transition Section T.E.A.M program which enables the center's inmates to tap into creative skills. The center's art therapy classes are just one of the 16 programs that inmates are allowed to register for. The classes are inspired by the community outreach team at Telfair Museums. (fox28media.com)
3. Savannah's homeless shelters are seeing an increase in usage during the summer months. The increase is attributed to the warm weather that is sweeping the country. Every bed at the Old Savannah City Mission is being used - an increase from the 70 percent capacity the shelter is used to. (fox28media.com)

Today in Savannah:

• Music & Movement At Southwest Library (10:30 AM)
• Storytime At Oglethorpe Mall Library (10:30 AM)
• LEGO Club At Southwest Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Police Department has successfully located missing Chasady Turman. She has been returned home safely by the department. Thank you to everyone who helped in the search. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia has updated its locations for the Summer Meals For Kids program. Click for an interactive map of locations and details. (Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia via Facebook)
• Step Up Savannah's next Call for Action is on Thursday. The event will be held at the Garden City Library at 3:00 p.m. (Step Up Savannah via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.