🌱 Search For Missing 15-Year-Old + Middle School Lockdown

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Mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old girl. Brenda Munoz has been missing since Thursday night from Middleground Road. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the department immediately. (WSAV-TV)
2. The Water Lantern Festival is scheduled for today at Lake Mayer. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. Lantern designing will begin at 6:30 p.m. The launch into the lake will occur at 8:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to write messages of hope on the lanterns. You can pick up tickets using this link. (WSAV-TV)
3. A Savannah school was placed on lockdown after a call was made to the Savannah 911 call center. Campus officers and the Savannah Police Department responded to Mercer Middle School after an allegation that a weapon was on campus was made. Nothing was found through the investigation, and the lockdown was lifted. (WJCL)

Today in Savannah:

• Fire Officer 2 - Volunteer Friendly At Chatham Fire and EMS Station #12 (8:00 AM)
• Music & Movement At The Southwest Library (11:00 AM)
• Back to School Block Party At Greater Gaines Chapel AME Church (11:00 AM)
• Savannah Water Lantern Festival At Lake Mayer (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Savannah is requesting your feedback for its Police Chief search. Submissions must be made by Friday, Sept. 23. Click to complete the survey. (City of Savannah)
• The City of Savannah is offering small home repair grants to eligible residents. Click to learn more about the program and what the grants can be used for. (City of Savannah)
• What are your thoughts on Savannah's accessory dwelling unit proposal? Click to share your opinions. (City of Savannah)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Saturday. I'll see you back in your inbox Monday 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.