🌱 Missing Teen + New Savannah State University Interim President

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Liberty County officials are seeking the public's assistance in locating 15-year-old Jayda Turnbow, who has been reported missing since Apr. 25 in East Savannah. According to the Savannah Police Department, she is often seen around the I-95 and Highway 204 region. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to come forward and help with the search. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Savannah State University will have Cynthia Robinson Alexander as the interim president starting Jul. 1, according to University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue. She will be taking over from current President Kimberly Ballard-Washington, who has announced her resignation from the position. Holding a doctorate in law, Alexander leads the Board of Regents' management of all alternative financing transactions, including the system's $2.7 billion public-private venture portfolio. (All On Georgia)
3. Ernest Ferguson, a former Savannah police officer, has been charged with larceny and sudden snatch for allegedly stealing a $26,000 Rolex watch on Dec. 27, 2022. This adds to the list of charges he is facing in Georgia and Florida, which include driving under the influence, shoplifting, and drugs. In June 2012, he shot and killed Saudi Lee during a foot chase, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Day Care Cubs At W. W. Law Library (10:30 AM)
• Tiny Tot Explorer At W. W. Law Library (11:00 AM)
• Open Studio At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Variety.com presented a sneak peek of the upcoming film "May December," set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this month, featuring a photo courtesy of Killer Films. The film was shot in the Savannah region during the fall of 2022. (Film Savannah via Instagram)
• Savannah Police Department is hosting story time for kids on May 20. Throughout the summer, you can also enjoy various summer activities with SPD, who is open to activity suggestions. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• The SCAD Museum of Art is inviting teens to join the weekly drawing workshop every Wednesday, where they can enhance their drawing skills with the help of museum educators, #SCAD students, and faculty, as well as special guests while making new friends. Free admission is available for young museum members and SCAD Card holders. (SCAD Museum of Art via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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.