🌱 Human Remains At Savannah River Mouth + Councilmember Altercation

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Savannah Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny; pleasant, low humidity. High: 82 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office reports that human remains have been discovered at the mouth of the Savannah River. The department reached out to the Tybee Island Police Department when personal items belonging to missing Corey Joseph White, 44 years old, were discovered among the remains. The investigation is ongoing; there will be an autopsy to confirm the remains' identity. (Bluffton Today)
2. Savannah residents will not need a license today to fish. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is opening its ponds today between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and Daffin Park and Lake Mayer have been fully restocked. Richmond Hill Hatchery will be celebrating the event with events for children under 16 years old. Residents will also be able to enjoy national parks, forests, and monuments today for free to celebrate National Public Lands Day. (WTOC.com)
3. A heated exchange between two Savannah City Council members was recorded on a Savannah Police Department body camera. District 6 Alderman Kurtis Purtee and Alderwoman At Large Kesha Gibson-Carter exchanged remarks after a meeting on Sept. 8. The two have a recorded history of heated exchanges. (WSAV)

Today in Savannah:

• Tree Identification Hike At Skidaway Island State Park (10:00 AM)
• Nature Book Club At The Carnegie Library (12:00 PM)
• Tread, Trash, and Treats — Your State Parks Day At Skidaway Island State Park (1:00 PM)
• Seashells of Skidaway Island At Skidaway Island State Park (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Fall is finally here! Here are 10 festive ways to celebrate the new season in Savannah. (The Travel)
• The Savannah Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in locating missing Diontae Roberson. The 32-year-old has been missing since Aug. 11. Anyone with information about Roberson's whereabouts is asked to contact the department. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• The Jepson Center will be offering Free Family Day on Oct. 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mark your calendar! (Telfair.org)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox Monday with your next 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.