🌱 County's Newest Dog Park + Savannah Mall Auction

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Chatham County's Tom Tripplet Park has a new dog park. The new addition celebrated its grand opening on Saturday morning with free treats. The park will now be available for dogs of all sizes. The county parks and recreation department hopes that the new addition will bring the community together. (WTOC)
2. The Chatham County Commission has approved $3.2 million for deck collapse repair at the Trade Center Landing. The deck area is mostly blocked off with repair work not started. The cause of the collapse has not been identified but a popular theory is an earthquake from two weeks ago. (WTOC)
3. The Savannah Mall will once again be put up for auction on Aug. 8. The property was once a bustling home for storefronts on the city's southside but is now being listed for $2.5 million. There is a proposal for the city to purchase the property and transform it into a community center for the Southside. If the proposal passes, the mall would include green space, an amphitheater, retail space, housing, and a Southside Police precinct. (WSAV)

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Today in Savannah:

• Messy Monday At The Southwest Library (3:00 PM)
• Kids Karaoke At The West Broad Library (3:00 PM)
• Game Day At The Forest City Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Ballet Theatre announces the next round of Dancing with the Bananas. Stay tuned for the next round on Tuesday, July 12. Click to catch up on the series. (Savannah Ballet Theatre via Facebook)
• The City of Savannah's Summer Fun & Safety program has a lot of exciting opportunities planned. Click for the full program list. (City of Savannah)
• The Savannah City Market is the perfect location for some kid-friendly fun. Click for the full list. (Twitter)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.