🌱 Postal Carrier Robbery + New Millage Rate Approved

Hey, neighbors. It's Saturday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 96 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest of a suspect in a postal carrier robbery case that occurred in Chatham County. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, a carrier was robbed at the Chatham County Apartment on Augusta Road on Jul. 18. The suspect has been described to investigators as a 5-foot 7-inch tall Black man wearing a black shirt, black jogging pants, and a black bucket hat. Anyone with information is asked to contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. The City of Savannah is assessing the city's stormwater management plan. The assessment is the result of the heavy rainfall that occurred earlier this month. The city has multiple active stormwater management projects. City officials reassure residents that they are addressing the issues - it will just take some time. (WTOC)
3. The Savannah City Council has adopted a new millage rate. According to the council, the new rate is the lowest it has been since 1987. The millage rate will be 12.2. The rate was approved through a 6 to 3 vote on Thursday night. The individuals that voted against the rate wanted it further reduced. (Fox 28 Media)

Today in Savannah:

• Nature Book Club At The Islands Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Pickup Projects At The Oglethorpe Mall Library (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Savannah Pride is asking the community to fill out its interest form for this year's event. 2022 Savannah Pride is Oct. 27 through Oct. 29. Click to fill out the form. (Savannah Pride via Facebook)
• The Savannah Entrepreneurial Center is offering a class for Construction Estimating & Pricing. The class will be on Aug. 16 at 12:00 p.m. Click for more information. (City of Savannah)
• Have you always wanted to own a business but didn't know how to start? The Savannah Entrepreneurial Center is offering a course on how to start a business on Aug. 26 at 9:30 a.m. Click for more information on the class. (City of Savannah)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— 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.