🌱 Police Investigate Shooting + Mayor Johnson To Run For Reelection

Hey, everybody. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 76 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Police are investigating a Savannah shooting that landed one person in the hospital. The shooting took place around 5:00 a.m. in the 700 block of Magazine Avenue. Police arrived on the scene to discover a 57-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital, where he was treated for a non-life-threatening injury. The investigation is ongoing. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has announced that he will be running for reelection. The announcement was made during his weekly press conference on Tuesday. Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter has also stated that she intended to run for mayor. All nine Savannah City Council seats will be up for election in November. (WSAV-TV)
3. Glass recycling is returning to Savannah after a five-year hiatus. The decision to bring the program back to the city was made last year by the Savannah City Council. The details of the program have yet to be announced. Officials say further information on the glass recycling program will be made available next week. (WSAV-TV)

Today in Savannah:

• Yoga & Lattes at Glo's Coffee Corner (9:00 AM)
• Feels Like Freedom: Phillip J. Hampton at Jepson Center For The Arts (10:00 AM)
• Savannah: "A True Pirate" Outdoor Escape Game at The Pirate's House (11:00 AM)
• Open Studio at Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• January in Savannah is jam-packed with fun events! Check out the Old Town Trolley Tours schedule to see what's in store! (Old Town Trolley Tours via Facebook)
• The MLK Day of Service is on Jan. 16. If you want to join in and help out, take a look at the Americorps website. (Step Up Savannah via Facebook)
• On Jul. 29 the Savannah Civic Center will be hosting "Spare The Rod, Spoil The Child" at the Johnny Mercer Theatre! This is one performance you won't want to miss. (Savannah Civic Center via Instagram)

You're officially in the loop for today! 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.