🌱 Savannah PD New Interim Chief's Report + Road Safety Campaign

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Savannah Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

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An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 93 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying an individual that is involved in a sexual battery investigation. The department has provided a photo of the individual that is believed to work downtown. Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers. Click to view the photo. (WTOC)
2. The Savannah Police Department's new interim chief spoke at a town hall about the issues facing the department. According to Chief Lenny Gunther, he is focused on improving department morale while building a stronger community relationship. Morale has reportedly increased since the city raised first responder compensation. Chief Gunther assumed the interim chief position after Chief Minter stepped down. (WTOC)
3. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School district has partnered with AAA and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to launch a campaign on road safety during the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Back-to-school season reportedly increases the number of individuals on Savannah roads. Drivers are reminded to slow down in school zones and to remove distractions. The new school year begins today, Aug. 3. (fox28media.com)

Today in Savannah:

• Financial Literacy Workshop At Carnegie Library (2:00 PM)
• S.T.E.A.M. At W. W. Law Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a good shopping find? Click for a list of Savannah's best thrift stores for a fun shopping adventure. (WSAV-TV)
• The Savannah Police Department shares a report on its latest two-day operation. 26 individuals were arrested, 168 citations were given, and three stolen vehicles were recovered. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Film Savannah celebrates a chart-topping year for Savannah's film and television industry. According to Governor Kemp, the industry brought $4.4 billion to Georgia this last fiscal year. (Film Savannah via Instagram)

That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.