🌱 Savannah Police Chief To Resign + Camp Buddy Summer Camp Beginning

Good morning, everybody! It's Friday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Heavy thunderstorms. High: 81 Low: 72.

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Here are the top four stories today in Savannah:

1. The Savannah Police Department Chief has officially announced his resignation. Chief Roy Minter will step down on Jul. 29 to focus on the nomination process for the United States Marshal for the Southern District of Georgia. He will be replaced by Assistant Chief Lenny Gunther in the meantime. Earlier this week, local clergy leaders called for Chief Roy Minter's resignation due to the number of fatal police shootings occurring in the city. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Savannah residents will likely be able to enjoy beach swings on Tybee Island next summer. The swings were removed when Tybee Island worked on crosswalk repairs. The city is requesting a permit from the Department of Natural Resources to install benches, swings, and pavilions at North Beach and 19th Street. (WSAV-TV)
3. The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society will be conducting its 13th annual Camp Buddy summer camp from Jul. 11 through Jul. 15. The camp will be at St. Andrews School on Penn Waller Rd. in Chatham County. The program is meant for anyone with Down Syndrome. There will be one-on-one opportunities with a physical therapist. (Savannah CEO)
4. There will be an increased police presence downtown on Jul. 4 this year. The Savannah Police Department will have roughly 75 and 100 extra officers in the downtown area during the federal holiday. Those extra officers will be staff that would typically be off duty that night. Also, celebratory gunfire is still illegal. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Movies In The Afternoon At The West Broad Library (3:00 PM)
• Teen Anime Club At Pooler Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Stage Company is highlighting its latest founding member: Liz Whittemore. Click to help the organization raise $10,000 for its 10th birthday. (Savannah Stage Company via Facebook)
• Savannah Stopover Music Festival reminds the community to catch the free show at The Park at Eastern Wharf on Thursday. The free show will start at 5:00 p.m. and feature Swamptooth and Lyn Avenue. (Savannah Stopover Music Festival via Facebook)
• The Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance announces that its youth karate classes will no longer have an attendance limit. The class has officially switched rooms! The new youth karate session begins on Monday, Jul. 11. (Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you around!

— 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.