🌱 Proposed Millage Rate Is A Possible Reduction + Five People Stabbed

Hello, Savannah! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off to enjoy the holiday this weekend. Your next newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 86 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. According to the city of Savannah, the proposed millage rate is the lowest in 35 years. If the city adopted the rate, it would reduce property taxes for Stephens-Day exemption qualified homes. There will be hearings on Jul. 14 and Jul. 28 to discuss the rate with residents. (WSAV-TV)
2. A suspect attempted to evade the Chatham County Police Department in a dangerous way. According to the department, 29-year-old Billy Sloan jumped into an alligator-invested pond at the Al Henderson Golf Course on Friday morning. Sloan has been accused of unlawfully entering homes in the golf course community. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. Five individuals were taken to a local hospital after a mass stabbing at a Savannah home on Delessepps Avenue. Roger Hendrix allegedly stabbed four family members and himself during a domestic-related incident in the avenue's 1900 block. He will be charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple battery, and cruelty to children when he is released from the hospital. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Music & Movement At The Oglethorpe Mall Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Georgia Accounting Food Fight is pitting accountants against each other in a two-week fundraising competition. Click to register for the campaign. The competition will run from Aug. 8 through Aug. 19. (Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia via Facebook)
• The City of Savannah wants to help you repair your home. Click to apply for the Home Repair Assistance Program. The program is giving grants between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified homeowners. (City of Savannah)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox on Tuesday morning with 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.