🌱 United Way Fundraising + Federal Gun Violence Task Force

Good morning, friends! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and less humid. High: 87 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The City of Savannah will be participating in this year's United Way fundraising campaign. The city is encouraging the community to participate in the campaign by donating and volunteering. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson wants to beat the city's 2021 contribution of $130,000. The goal for this year is $150,000. (fox28media.com)
2. The Savannah Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting a voting rally this Saturday in Forsyth Park. The rally is titled "Reclaim the Soul of Voting: Rally~March~Crusade.” Participants will have the opportunity to meet with candidates while learning ballot issues. The rally will be between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (WSAV-TV)
3. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has created a new task force to address illegal guns in Savannah. The task force is comprised of eight agents and will focus on criminals committing gun violence. The department reports that the rate of gun crime has risen in Savannah. (WJCL News Savannah)

Today in Savannah:

• Tiny Tot Explorer At The W. W. Law Library (11:00 AM)
• Support Inclusive Storytelling At Ruskin Hall (2:00 PM)
• In Stitches At The Pooler Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Police Department is reminding the community that the department will not ask for money to remedy missed court dates, outstanding warrants, or unpaid tickets over the phone. The department will not ask for money or gift cards in exchange for going to jail. Please contact the department if you receive a scam call. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• The Savannah Theatre will be screening American Underdog for this week's Friday Movie Night. The movie starts at 7:00 p.m. (The Savannah Theatre via Facebook)
• The Savannah Police Department is still accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy. Learn how to apply at the link. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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.