🌱 Operation Total Focus Arrests + Local State Of Emergency

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Savannah Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Wind and rain. High: 70 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Savannah Police Department has arrested 30 individuals through a two-day operation titled Operation Total Focus. The operation was a partnership between the department and the Georgia State Patrol. Operation Total Focus also resulted in the seizure of five firearms, fentanyl, cocaine, crack, Oxycodone, and marijuana. (Savannah Patch)
2. The Savannah Police Department reports that the car of a missing man has been located. Diontae Roberson has been missing since Aug. 11. The car was located within the city limits after the department received a tip. Anyone with information about Roberson's whereabouts is asked to contact the SPD or CrimeStoppers immediately. (WTOC)
3. The Chatham County Emergency Management Agency has entered into its Storm Readiness Phase. The county also entered into a State of Local Emergency on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. Residents are encouraged to sign up for CEMA Alerts by texting CEMA to 77295. (WTOC.com)

Note: Patch readers are strongly encouraged to use caution and follow safety protocol when choosing to attend an event as Hurricane Ian approaches. These events are accurate as of the newsletter's writing, but please check with the event organizer for the most recent status update.

Today in Savannah:

• Crafty Works At West Broad Library (4:00 PM)
• Nitro Extreme At Oglethorpe Mall (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? Check out this list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Savannah area this weekend, weather permitting. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Savannah Patch)
• Step Up Savannah's 2022 annual meeting will be held on Oct. 25 at 8:30 a.m. at the Georgia Southern Armstrong Center. Click to register for the meeting. (Step Up Savannah via Facebook)
• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia has closed both its Savannah and Brunswick branches for tomorrow (Friday, Sep. 30). The closures are out of an abundance of caution regarding Hurricane Ian. (Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! 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.