🌱 Body Found In Daffin Park's Pond + Savannah Police Officer Arrested

Hello, hello! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 90 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Savannah Police Department reports that a male body was found in Daffin Park. The body was located in the park's pond on Tuesday morning. Early investigations have not reported signs of foul play or suspicion. (WTOC)
2. Savannah Police Department's Officer Keith Roland has been arrested in connection to a domestic-related incident. The Chatham County Police Department launched an investigation into the incident earlier this month. Roland, who has been with the department since 2020, was placed on administrative leave during the investigation. An Internal Affairs investigation was also launched by the department. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. Savannah Technical College is observing National Adult Education and Family Literacy week through Sep. 23. The college is partnering with the Coalition of Adult Basic Education to offer free GED prep courses in Chatham County. Participants are encouraged to advance their careers through postsecondary education or training programs. Click to learn more. (Savannah CEO)

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Today in Savannah:

• Tiny Tot Explorer At W. W. Law Library (11:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At The Cut Barbershop (2:00 PM)
• Back From Paris Book Club At Oglethorpe Mall Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Police Department reports that a vehicle crash has closed the ramp to I-16 from I-516. Please plan travel accordingly. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Today, Sep. 21, is the last day to apply for Film Savannah's Production Assistant Training Class. Click to apply. (Film Savannah via Instagram)
• Are you searching for a new job? The City of Savannah is currently hiring for a variety of open positions. (City of Savannah)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.