🌱 Police Search For Missing Teen + Food Drive Success + Casting Call

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Savannah Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

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Plenty of sunshine. High: 94 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Savannah police are asking for the community's assistance in locating a missing teenager. Camilla Cooper, 17, has been missing since Monday, Jun. 26 when she was seen on the 900 block of Joe Street. She is described as being around 185 pounds and five feet, seven inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call the Savannah Police Department at (912) 651-6742. (WJCL)
2. Earlier this week, WSAV wrapped up its first School's Out Summer Food Drive. The food drive brought in hundreds of donated food items that will be given to America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia and Bluffton Self Help in order to support children and families who normally receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year. Second Harvest is continuing to accept donations at its location 2105 East President St. or monetary donations can be made online here. (WSAV)
3. Actress Rebel Wilson will be in Savannah soon for an upcoming film project, and background actors are being sought for casting. According to CDC Extras Casting, the upcoming project is titled "Bride Hard" and will begin production in July and run for six weeks. Background actors are needed for roles including wedding guests, caterers, mercenaries, groomsmen, and more. Actors will be paid $150 for each 12-hour workday, and must be over the age of 18. To learn more or submit an application, click here. (WJCL)

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Today in Savannah:

Thursday, June 29

• Savannah Comic-Con At Savannah Convention Center (10:00 AM)
• Yappy Hour On The Moon Deck At Electric Moon Skytop Lounge (4:00 PM)
• Lyn Avenue At Jazz'd Tapas Bar (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Senior Citizens, Inc. is hosting a fan drive to collect fans for senior citizens. The organization is accepting donations of new, unused box fans or cash at its location on Bull Street. Click here to learn more. (Senior Citizens, Inc., Savannah, GA via Facebook)
• The 2023 Annual Report for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is now available. The report includes updates on the district's strategic plan, student achievements, finances, and more. (Savanah-Chatham County Public School System via Facebook)
• Today, Thursday, Jun. 29, Step Up Savannah is hosting a virtual workshop on Business Banking Fundamentals. The workshop will be led by Bank of America VP of Small Business Banking Nick Correa. Click here to register. (Step Up Savannah via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Joyce Nash

About me: Joyce is a freelance writer and poet whose work has appeared in the Hello Gloria newsletter and Nine Cloud Journal. Her background ranges from journalism to fitness instruction and spans the east coast to the West. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and two cats.