🌱 Chatham County Hurricane Preparedness + LOST Negotiations Continue

Hello there, Savannah. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, cooler and less humid. High: 79 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Chatham County Emergency Management Agency officials are urging the community to prepare for hurricanes despite passing the season's peak. The agency warns more named storms will likely begin forming. Create a plan with loved ones to ensure everyone is on the same page. Take evacuation orders seriously. (fox28media.com)
2. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has reportedly completed its probe into the five recent Savannah Police Department officer-involved shootings. Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones will now decide if her office will be filing criminal charges. The office will conduct its own review in the coming months. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. Chatham County and the City of Savannah are still negotiating the distribution of Local Option Sales Tax. The current agreement allocates 77 percent of the funds for city municipalities with the remainder being distributed to the county. The city rejected the county's 50/50 split offer during the most recent negotiations meeting. Both parties have until the end of the year to come to an agreement. (fox28media.com)

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Today in Savannah:

• The Living Shoreline At Skidaway Island State Park (2:00 PM)
• Adult Relaxation At W. W. Law Library (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for your new local dream home? Consider this list of the latest Savannah properties to hit the market.(Savannah Patch)
• The Savannah Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating two murder suspects. The department is searching for Cameron Keivon Dixon, 20, and T'Kaiyah Trenele Wilerkson, 20. Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to contact the department. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Calling all prospective pet parents: These ladoption-ready pets in the Savannah area are searching for a forever home! Get the details on Patch. (Savannah Patch)

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.