🌱 Police Department Transparency Concerns + To-Go Cup Design Winner

Hello all! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Tuesday edition of the Savannah Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on locally.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 92 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah chapter president for the Racial Justice Network spoke about transparency concerns at a press conference in Johnson Square on Monday. Reverend Alan Mainor is concerned about the Savannah Police Department's hiring process — especially concerning the hiring of officer Ernest Ferguson. He had been involved in three use-of-force incidents at his previous corrections officer job at the Coastal State Prison before being hired by Savannah. (Savannah Morning News)
2. The Savannah Police Department has arrested Kwasi Perry, 32, for allegedly shooting a 13-year-old boy. The incident occurred on Jul. 20 on Pennsylvania Avenue. The boy was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Perry has been charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children in the first degree. (WSAV-TV)
3. The Savannah Downtown Business Association has released the design of its first To-Go Cup contest. Dana Richardson will have her design printed on thousands of to-go cups. The theme of the design contest was "The Beauty of Savannah." The contest started in April. Click to view the design. (WTOC)

Today in Savannah:

• Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure At Franklin Square (8:00 AM)
• Outdoor Storytime At The Southwest Library (10:00 AM)
• Baby Storytime At The Bull Street Library (10:15 AM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Savannah is currently hiring. Click to view the full list of open positions. (City of Savannah)
• Gwinnett Street, between I-16 and Stiles Avenue, is now open. There are still active work zones on the street as work is finalized. (Twitter)
• The Savannah Police Department is recruiting. Certified police officers now start at $44,330 per year. Click to learn more about the recruiting process. (Savannah Police Department)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.