🌱 Savannah Holds Highest Gas Prices In GA + Kidnapping Suspects Flee

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Now, today's weather:

Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m.. High: 78 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Savannah and other Coastal Empire locations have the most expensive fuel in Georgia, with prices nearly 15 cents higher than the state average. Despite Georgia's average gas prices dropping, Savannah's prices remain high. According to AAA, the average gas price in Savannah is $3.51, making it the most expensive metro market in Georgia. (WSAV News)
2. Time is running out for Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones to decide whether to file charges against former Savannah Police Officer Ernest Ferguson, who fatally shot Saudi Lee in June 2022. The GBI completed its investigation and handed over the case to the DA's office in August 2022, the family and the Racial Justice Network's Savannah Chapter have not heard from the DA's office. Officer Ferguson has been fired by the Savannah Police Department after a DUI arrest and was also arrested in Florida for allegedly shoplifting. (WSAV News)
3. Two suspects involved in a reported kidnapping case fired shots at police officers after attempting to flee from a traffic stop in Savannah. The vehicle was later found abandoned and the adult female victim was located unharmed. The suspects remain at large as of Tuesday; police are conducting an ongoing investigation and asking anyone with information to contact them immediately. (WTOC News)

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Today in Savannah:

• Savannah Jaycees Blood Drive At 101 Atlas Street (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Great Ladies Of Jazz At District Live at Plant Riverside District (7:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Country singer Miranda Lambert and her husband Brendan McLoughlin went on a trip to Savannah, and she shared some pictures of their adventures on social media. The photos included scenic views, historical sites, and even some delicious food. (Parade News)
• The Young Lawyers Division of the Savannah Bar Association has initiated the Georgia Legal Food Frenzy to raise support and enthusiasm for this cause. The leadership of Stephen Swinson, Susanah Pedigo, and Quentin Marlin has been acknowledged for their contribution. (Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia via Facebook)
• Georgia Bikes has launched a new Bike & Pedestrian Crash Dashboard to analyze data and trends in communities with rising vulnerable road users' fatalities. The Planning Manager, Grace Tuschak, shows how to navigate this online tool, which can be accessed on the Georgia Bikes website. (Georgia Bikes via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.