🌱 CASA Volunteer Training + Fatal Savannah Shooting Investigation

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

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Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 92 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Savannah’s CASA is currently accepting applications for its six-week training program. The course will begin on Aug. 18. A CASA volunteer is a court-appointed special advocate for children in the child welfare system. The program and its volunteers are vital to the community. Click to learn more about the training. (WSAV-TV)
2. A Savannah shooting has left one injured and one dead. The incident occurred in the 5400 block of Robinson Circle. According to the Savannah Police Department, the injured victim man is currently being treated for his injuries and is expected to survive. Police have reportedly located a person of interest, but they have not yet revealed that person's identity. (fox28media.com)
3. The Book Bus is Savannah's newest bookstore. The mobile bookstore is bringing books to various locations that are underserved. Click to find a schedule of future Book Bus pop-ups. (WJCL News Savannah)

Today in Savannah:

• Movies in the Afternoon At West Broad Library (3:00 PM)
• Live Music: Markus Kuhlmann of Mike Kilo & Clouds and Satellites At Foxy Loxy (6:00 PM)
• Embodied Bliss: Yoga + Live Music Experience At Savannah Yoga Center (6:30 PM)
• Diva Royale Drag Queen Show At Elan Savannah (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Police Department has located a missing 63-year-old, Dennis Gordon, and thanks everyone who helped search for him. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Savannah Ballet celebrates the release of episode 5 of Dancing with the Bananas. Click to watch. (Savannah Ballet via Instagram)
• The Savannah Police Department reminds the community to lock vehicles, remove keys, remove guns, and remove valuables. The city has had over 500 guns stolen from cars in the last three years. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.