🌱 Overturned Tractor-Trailer + Disparities In Savannah Public Schools

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Now, today's weather:

Not as warm with some sun. High: 80 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. An overturned tractor-trailer caused a crash at Highway 204 near Gateway Boulevard, by Abercorn Street, affecting traffic on I-95N in Savannah. The ramp was closed for several hours while crews worked to clear the scene. The ramp has since been reopened to motorists. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Migrant Equity Southeast has released a report aimed at highlighting the disparities in Savannah public schools. The report included information from interviews with parents of children in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System over nine months. The report was released on Monday at the Savannah Public Library, with the goal of ensuring that every child, particularly those in the Hispanic community, has an equal opportunity to succeed in the classroom, according to Board Member Angela Pinilla-Herrera. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. This week, Savannah Cabaret's latest theatrical production "Time Traveling Drag Queens in the 1980s" will take guests on an ultimate blast from the past. Following last year's successful USO troop show in the 1940s, this show will include live performances of the decade's top musical hits that will have guests grooving along. Performances will take place at 7:00 p.m. on May 12 and 14 at Club One’s Bay Street Theatre. Tickets are available here. (Connect Savannah.com)

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Today in Savannah:

• Birding Hike At Skidaway Island (9:00 AM)
• Day Care Cubs At W. W. Law Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens shared the beautiful Agave bloom. The Agave bloom continues to captivate as its flower buds open, revealing the anthers in their yellow hue as seen in the photographs shared on Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens's Facebook page at the link. (Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• Savannah Ballet School of Dance is celebrating its 35th anniversary this week, marking a significant milestone in its history. In celebration of this occasion, the school is encouraging everyone to share their favorite recital memory and photos with them at the link. (Savannah Ballet Theatre via Facebook)
• The Savannah Police Department shared a missing persons' post for Maurice Brown, a 16-year-old boy, who was last seen on May 6 in the 1300 block of E. 58th wearing a red shirt, jeans, and red sneakers. He has a height of 6' and weighs 113 lbs, and has a curly afro hairstyle. Maurice is known to frequent Hancock St and E 54th-55th St, and if you spot him, please contact 911 immediately. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.