🌱 Savannah Film Alliance Meetings + County Opioid Overdoses Rise

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 84 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah Film Alliance is restarting its in-person meetings. It has been almost three years since the organization has had in-person meetings. The organization is a network of local residents and businesses supporting film projects in the Coastal Empire. Everyone is invited to attend its Thursday meeting at Savannah Tech from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (WTOC)
2. Chatham County is experiencing a rise in opioid overdoses. Last month's overdose rate doubled compared to the same time in 2021. The increase is reportedly due to the ongoing fentanyl crisis. First responders are carrying Narcan - but they can only do so much. (WTOC)
3. The Savannah Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred on W. Julian Street. The incident that occurred in the 200 block on Jun. 26 has left three victims with gunshot wounds. One suspect was caught in Effingham County and has been charged with multiple traffic charges. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Savannah:

• Music & Movement At The Southwest Library (10:30 AM)
• Movie Day At The Garden City Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Police Department is advising travelers to find an alternate route to avoid President Street at Houston Street surrounding Greene Square. The street is closed due to a tractor-trailer hitting power lines. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• The Savannah Children's Theatre will be restoring its proscenium theatre this week. The next session of summer camps will resume on Jul. 5. (Savannah Children's Theatre via Facebook)
• The Lucas Theatre for the Arts will be hosting country music star Ashley McBryde on Friday, Aug. 26. Click to get tickets today. (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.