🌱 Man Indicted For Fatal Boat Crash + Savannah Ghost Pirates Mascot

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. A Georgia man has been indicted in Chatham County for causing a fatal Memorial Day weekend boating accident. Mark Stegall, 45, has been charged with 10 counts of homicide by vessel, six counts of serious injury by vessel, boating under the influence, and reckless operation for causing the incident that killed five individuals. The boating incident occurred on May 28 on Wilmington River near Savannah. (Savannah Patch)
2. The new mascot for the Savannah Ghost Pirates has been unveiled. The name "Davy" was chosen after the team received thousands of name submissions. The team's marketing department eventually chose Davy from a list of 10 finalists. Click the following link to watch the video. (WTOC)
3. The Savannah Police Department is investigating a Thursday morning shooting that occurred on West 28th Street. According to the department, 22-year-old Phoenix Odom was declared dead from a gunshot wound. There is a $2,5000 reward being offered for information that leads to an arrest. (WTOC)

Today in Savannah:

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At LVL Up Pizza & Barcade (11:00 AM)
• Adult Relaxation, Music & Coloring At The Forest City Library (1:00 PM)
• Adult Relaxation At W. W. Law Library (2:30 PM)
• Teen Anime Club At Pooler Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of adoption-ready pets in the Savannah area searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list, including guinea pigs Rosie, Luna, and Purpose. (Savannah Patch)
• The City of Savannah is currently hiring. Click for a list of open positions. (City of Savannah)
• Disney Princess in Concert will be performing at the Johnny Mercer Theatre on Nov. 15 at 7:00 p.m. Click to reserve tickets today. (Savannah Civic)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. 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.