🌱 Breast Feeding Policy + Independent Investigation Into SPD

Hello, everybody. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Savannah Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 97 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Healthy Savannah is working to raise awareness of the disparities in breastfeeding for Black mothers in Chatham County. The organization is working on the initiative with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, and the Georgia Department of Public Health. The organizations are asking local employers to create a formal breastfeeding support policy. (CarriageTradePR.com)
2. Chatham County voters will see the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax issue on their November ballots. The taxes will reportedly fund the community's transportation projects. County officials warn that if the sales tax is not approved by voters, property taxes will likely have to be raised to compensate. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. The Racial Justice Network is demanding an independent investigation into the Savannah Police Department. The proposed investigation would look into the five officer-looking shootings that have occurred this year. The organization sent a letter to Governor Kemp and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the request. (WSAV-TV)

Today in Savannah:

• Financial Literacy Workshop At Islands Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Adult Anime Club At Pooler Library (4:00 PM)
• Come Read with Ms. Becky At Port City Branch Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you concerned about the Monkeypox virus and searching for an opportunity to get vaccinated? The Coastal Health District is currently accepting Monkeypox vaccine appointments. Click to schedule today. (WSAV-TV)
• The Savannah Police Department welcomes new Interim Chief Lenny Gunther. He will lead the department until a permanent chief can be located through a national search. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Step Up Savannah is at the Savannah Mall providing information on preparing for the 2022-2023 school year. Stop by the next time you are at the mall. (Step Up Savannah via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.