🌱 First Savannah Day Of Peace + Reducing City Street Traffic Deaths

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Savannah Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Sun followed by clouds. High: 86 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Last month, the Port of Savannah handled an increase in 20-foot container units. According to the Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director, Savannah's geographic location and capacity advantages are driving the state's cargo growth. Last month, the Georgia Ports Authority handled 575,513 units — an 18.5 percent increase. (Savannah CEO)
2. Daffin Park will be hosting the first Savannah Day of Peace on Sep. 25. The Meditation Center of the Coastal Empire, Inc. is holding the event to increase peace, counter violence, and encourage Savannah unity. The event will be held between noon and 4:00 p.m. There will be a Peace Parade, Courageous Conversation Circles, and wellness areas. (WSAV-TV)
3. City officials are still working to reduce Savannah's traffic deaths. On average, there are 22 traffic deaths each year on the city's streets. The city hopes to reduce that number to zero by 2027. The city will be updating crosswalks, curb bump-outs, markings, visibility, and basic infrastructure during its campaign to reduce the number of traffic deaths. (WTOC)

Today in Savannah:

• Storytime At The W. W. Law Library (10:30 AM)
• Music & Movement At The Islands Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Anime/Fandom Club At The Southwest Library (4:30 PM)
• Charlotte's Web At Tybee Post Theater (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Generation One, a popular Savannah senior center, is closing its doors on Nov. 11. Memorial Health will not be renewing the center's lease. (WSAV-TV)
• National Voter Registration Day is Sep. 20. Click to review your voter registration! (Step Up Savannah via Facebook)
• Tybee Island Pirate Fest will begin on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 9:00 p.m. Mark your calendar! (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.