🌱 Missing Toddler Presumed Dead + 10,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spilled

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Chatham County Police Department and the FBI report missing toddler Quinton Simon has been presumed dead. The two agencies will continue searching for the 20-month-old. The child's mother, Leilani Simon, is the prime suspect in the investigation but no charges have been filed yet. Simon has been missing for more than a week. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Nearly 10,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled in Chatham County on Wednesday. The spill occurred on Cardinal Road and Elizabeth Circle. The raw sewage leaked from area manholes. Lime was placed in the affected areas and the county installed signs at both locations. (fox28media.com)
3. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School District honored students and faculty for various achievements during a ceremony on Wednesday night. Over 100 individuals were honored during the achievement ceremony. It was the district's first in-person awards ceremony since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The district will be hosting two other achievement ceremonies this year. (Fox 28 Media)

Today in Savannah:

• Tybee North Beach Shorebird Survey — Ogeechee Audubon Society At Jaycee Park (8:00 AM)
• Adult Relaxation At The W. W. Law Library (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Savannah area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Savannah Patch)
• A silent showing of Phantom of the Opera will be screened at First Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 5:00 p.m. The movie will be accompanied by organ music. (Savannah Morning News)
• The Humane Society of Greater Savannah is hosting a Fall Fair on Saturday. The dog-friendly event will be from noon to 4:00 p.m. (WSAV-TV)

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow 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.