🌱 Local Man Sentenced In Kidnapping + Pharmacies Low On Amoxicillin

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. With such an active flu season, Richmond Hill Pharmacy is struggling to accommodate the public demand for amoxicillin. Co-owner of the pharmacy, Alex Tucker, says, “It’s a real problem right now. Currently, even this weekend, none of our primary wholesalers, nor even our secondary wholesalers, had some common strings in stock.” Amoxicillin is especially important in regulating fevers in children. (WTOC)
2. The Savannah police department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday. Officers were called to Gateway Boulevard West at 10:30 p.m. and found Marvin Sintell Swan dying from gunshot wounds. Police are still investigating the incident and encourage anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. Savannah man Robert Stephens has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and has been sentenced to over 17 years in prison. Stephens's co-defendant James Page also plead guilty to kidnapping and robbing the man who Stephens went on to stab and assault during the trip from Florida to Savannah. David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, said of the case, “This nightmarish crime left the victim near death, and it sadly was a continuum of Robert Stephens’s violent, antisocial history.” (WSAV-TV)

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Today in Savannah:

• Chair Yoga At Southwest Chatham Library (12:30 PM)
• Wonderful Wetlands Hike At Skidaway Island (2:00 PM)
• Gingerbread Cookie Decorating At The DeSoto (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job or trying to make a career change? There are currently multiple full-time openings in and around Savannah. Available openings include positions in higher education, property management, and catering. (Savannah Patch)
• Janet Jackson is coming to Savannah to perform at the Enmarket Arena in April. The performer will be joined by Ludacris. Click here for ticket information. (WSAV-TV)
• The Skidaway Krispy Kreme is closing after more than 50 years. You can still head to 11506 Abercorn Street to grab Krispy Kreme in Savannah. (WSAV-TV)

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— 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.