🌱 Task Force Report + Free Backpacks And Haircuts At DTLR

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Let's do this...

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 95 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah Police Department concludes its crime reduction task force with 26 arrests. The department's task force operated on Jul. 29 and Jul. 30. The task force utilized information and manpower from local, state, and federal agencies. 168 citations and 41 warnings were also given out during the operation. (Savannah Patch)
2. Oglethorpe Mall's DLTR store handed out 250 bookbags and free haircuts on Sunday. This is the second time that the store has done a giveaway like this. The DTLR brand distributed 1,500 bookbags across their stores in the United States. The haircuts were provided by local Savannah barbers. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. An ultra-rare comic book was on display during Sunday's Savannah Comic Con. The displayed copy of Spider-Mann was the first issue to feature Green Goblin. The highest bid for the comic has been $50,000 but the owner will reportedly hold on to it for the foreseeable future. (WJCL News Savannah)

Today in Savannah:

• Music & Movement Oglethorpe Mall Library (10:30 AM)
• Storytime At Pooler Library (10:30 AM)
• Financial Literacy Workshop At Islands Branch Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch has compiled the latest list of Savannah area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Savannah Patch)
• The City of Savannah is urging the community to recycle items properly. Click to learn more about the recycling process. (Twitter)
• The Live Oak Public Library System is dedicated to student success. Click to learn more about library resources available for the 2022-2023 school year. (Live Oak Public Libraries)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for 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.