🌱 Calls For Police Chief's Resignation + Possible City-Wide Curfew

Good morning, everybody! It's Thursday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Because community news matters! Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 85 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. A group of Savannah clergy leaders is calling for the resignation of the Savannah Police Chief. The calls for Chief Roy Minter's resignation revolve around the fatal shooting of a man near Carver Village by a Savannah Police Department officer. The clergy leaders are also demanding a federal investigation into the number of police shootings that occur in the city. (Savannah Morning News)
2. The Savannah Repertory Theater will be performing "The Spitfire Grill" this weekend. The musical is about secrets in a small Wisconsin town and is based on the film by Lee David Ziotoff. The performances will begin on Friday at Georgia Southern's Jenkins Hall. (WTOC)
3. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson is considering options for reducing the city's gun violence. The mayor is reportedly considering a curfew. Johnson says that "everything is on the table." City leaders are concerned that the holiday weekend will bring more gun violence to Savannah. (WJCL News Savannah)

Today in Savannah:

• Baby Storytime At The Southwest Library (10:30 AM)
• Storytime At The Garden City Library (10:30 AM)
• Senior's Group At The W. W. Law Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Ballet shares footage of practicing with the Savannah Bananas. Click to view the hilarious footage. (Savannah Ballet via Instagram)
• The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will be presenting Sleeping Beauty at the Johnny Mercer Theatre on Jan. 10, 2023. (Savannah Civic Center via Instagram)
• The Economic Development Department is hosting an online class teaching residents the basics of Google Ads. Click to register today for the Jul. 12 class that starts at 12:00 p.m. (City of Savannah)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.