🌱 Faith-Based Vaccine Programs + Air Conditioning Parts Shortage

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

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Healthy Savannah will be providing $7,000 for faith-based COVID-19 and flu awareness programs. The grant operations manager, Dr. Elsie Smalls, argues that a faith-based program can use already established relationships to get residents to listen to information regarding vaccinations. A faith-based organization can receive up to $1,500 depending on the proposal. (fox28media.com)
2. A Savannah heating & cooling company warns of a nationwide parts shortage for air conditioners. This shortage can be incredibly impactful during spiking temperatures. The company is reportedly traveling to get necessary parts, sometimes across three states. Residents should report air conditioning problems as soon as possible to shorten repair delays. (WTOC)
3. Collins Quarter Forsyth Park will be hosting a special fundraising event on Jul. 14 to support Ukraine during its war with Russia. The fundraiser will be from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in partnership with the group "Savannah Supports Ukraine." The funds will be given to Doctors Without Borders. (Connect Savannah.com)

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Today in Savannah:

• Music & Movement At The Oglethorpe Mall Library (11:00 AM)
• Crafts and Cookies At The Bull Street Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Police Department is investigating a Shellbark Way shooting. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the department immediately. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Lucas Theatre for the Arts will pay tribute to James Caan with a special screening of "The Godfather" on Friday, Jul. 15. Click here to learn more. (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)
• Savannah Stopover Music Festival has postponed its Concert Series to Jul. 21 due to heavy rain. Please plan accordingly. (Savannah Stopover Music Festival via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox Monday morning 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.