🌱 Missing Teen In Chatham County + Savannah Early College Recognized

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But first, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 71 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Police are searching for a teenage boy who is missing in Chatham County. Kymonie Corde Matthews, 14, was last seen in Garden City at Groves High School on Feb. 6. Matthews is described as a Black male, 100 pounds, 5 foot 4 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes. If you recognize his photo at the link and think you have seen him within the missing timeframe, please contact the Port Wentworth Police Department at (912) 964-4360. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Savannah Early College High School has been recognized as the only school in the state to be named a 2022 Cognia© School of Distinction. The school officially received the award during a ceremony on Wednesday. interim Head of School Christina Conners said, "This recognition highlights Savannah Early College High School's commitment to achieving academic excellence and our purpose – preparing our scholars to become college completers." (Press Release Desk)
3. In case you missed it: The Savannah Police Department is searching for the driver of a gray Ford F-150 pickup truck who struck two pedestrians on Monday evening. The pedestrians, Barbara Curry, 75, and Thomas Curry, 76, both of Myrtle Beach, were hit while crossing Liberty Street around 8:30 p.m. The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Wonderful Wetlands At Skidaway Island State Park (2:00 PM)
• Adult Relaxation At W. W. Law Library (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Savannah area at the link! (Savannah Patch)
• Did you know the City's Development Center is eager to help local entrepreneurs with their business ideas? Check out the business classes they offer here. (City of Savannah Government via Facebook)
• Severe weather can cause widespread devastation, and some states are more prone to disaster-related property damage than others. Due mainly to tornados and hurricanes, Georgia ranks No. 15 in the United States for total property damage, with an average of $454.03 per capita. See how our state stacks up against the rest of the country in this new interactive study. (NeighborWho)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.