🌱 Savannah Armed Robbery Spree Conviction + 'Broken Wings' Play

Hi all! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Savannah Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Here we go.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Savannah's Anthony Franzel Hamilton is facing a sentence of life in prison for pleading guilty to an armed robbery spree. The 60-year-old Savannah resident pled guilty to conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. He reportedly robbed six convenience stores within 18 hours on Nov. 22, 2020. (WSAV-TV)
2. As of Thursday evening, the Savannah Police Department is still searching for a missing 14-year-old boy. According to the department, Dezreon Roy, a 5' 8" male weighing approximately 140 pounds, went missing on Aug. 5. He was last seen in the 6000 block of Damascus Road wearing a gray Nike hoodie, light jeans, white Air Force Ones, and a military camp bookbag. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department immediately. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. 100 Black Men of Savannah are performing "Broken Wings" at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. The play, which will be performed at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center's Ben Tucker Theater, is part of the organization's mentoring program for the area's youth. Click to secure your tickets. (WSAV-TV)

Today in Savannah:

• Social Hour At The Rooftop At Drayton (4:00 PM)
• Alan Jackson - Last Call: One More For The Road At Enmarket Arena (7:00 PM)
• Kori Spires Band At Eclipse Of Savannah (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Check out this list of adoption-ready pets in the Savannah area that are searching for a forever home. (Savannah Patch)
• The Savannah Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a Jul. 25 shooting investigation. See the Department's Facebook post for information on the case and how to submit a CrimeStoppers tip. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• The Savannah Civic Center reminds the community that War on the Catwalk is at the Johnny Mercer Theater this Sunday. Click to get tickets today. (Savannah Civic Center via Instagram)

You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.