🌱 Addictions 911 Event + Criminal Justice Reform Program

Good morning, neighbors! It's Thursday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today. Because community information is power! Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Addictions 911 event will be at the Parc on Pennsylvania Avenue this Saturday, Aug. 20. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. and is free to attend. A free hot lunch will be offered along with a gift card raffle. The event is meant as a safe place for individuals struggling with substance use disorder in Savannah. (WSAV.com)
2. Chatham County will be participating in the Cities and Counties for Fine & Fee Justice (CCFFJ) program. The criminal justice reform program is meant to support communities in rethinking reliance on financial penalties. The national average of general revenue through fines and fees is 2 percent. Chatham County localities rely on more than 10 percent. (The Current)
3. Savannah State University has appointed a new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Yolanda W. Page, Ph.D. will serve as the university's new chief academic officer effective Sep. 6. She was chosen through a nationwide search. (Savannah Tribune)

Today in Savannah:

• Baby Storytime At The Southwest Library (10:30 AM)
• Music & Movement At The Islands Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Crafty Works At The West Broad Library (4:00 PM)
• Anime/Fandom Club At The Southwest Library (4:30 PM)
• Square Dance At Starland Yard (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Theatre will be performing "WE'LL MEET AGAIN" from Aug. 19 through Aug. 28. Click for tickets. (The Savannah Theatre via Facebook)
• The SCAD Museum of Art is featuring "The Dog Show" exhibit. Guests will experience dogs through animation. (SCAD Museum of Art via Facebook)
• The Blood Connection in Savannah is in dire need of blood donations. Click to sign up for donation. (WTOC.com)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary 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.