🌱 Community Help In ID'ing 4 Suspects + Elevate Savannah Expands

Hello and happy Thursday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening locally. Enjoy...

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Savannah Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying suspects in an ongoing violent crimes investigation. According to the department, gas station surveillance cameras captured footage of the four individuals, which can be viewed on WJCL. They are described as two young Black females, a young Black male, and a young light-skinned male. Anyone with information about the individuals matching the description and images is asked to contact the Violent Crimes Tip Line. Click the following link to view the photos. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Local nonprofit Elevate Savannah is expanding into DeRenne Middle School. The nonprofit's mission is to create long-term life-changing relationships with the city's youth through a student mentor program. The program is being implemented at all levels of the Savannah-Chatham County Schools District. (Savannah Tribune)
3. Savannah residents are speaking out about a vacant home that is causing issues for a local neighborhood. The residence located at 221 W. 36th St. is reportedly a hotspot for illegal activity. The concerned neighbors have been reassured that the police department has added additional patrols to the area for safety. The city is working to secure the property. Anyone that would like to contact code enforcement can do so by clicking this link. (WTOC.com)

Today in Savannah:

• Financial Literacy Workshop At Islands Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Laiken Love At Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant (7:00 PM)
• Big Comedy Network Featuring Gina Brillon At District Live, Plant Riverside District (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The current average gas price in Savannah is $3.87 per gallon. It is slightly higher than the state's average at $3.78. Georgia has the 25th highest gas price in the country. (WSAV-TV)
• The Lucas Theatre for the Arts is hosting CatVideoFest on Aug. 21 at 3:00 p.m. to raise funds for local cats in need. Click to watch some of the videos. (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)
• The City of Savannah has voted to increase first responder pay. The fire and police departments are currently hiring. Click to learn more. (City of Savannah)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! 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.