🌱 West Nile Virus Confirmed + Record Breaking Cargo Numbers

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Savannah Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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Partly sunny and delightful. High: 95 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Chatham County Health Department has confirmed the presence of the West Nile Virus. The department tested several mosquito samples from Savannah's south side and the islands area. The county's Mosquito Control unit will be treating the infected areas with insecticide. Residents are advised to use insect repellant and avoid skin exposure to mosquitos. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. The Savannah Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting on Victory Drive. The incident occurred on Monday around 1:30 a.m. in the 1900 block. Myles Bright, 28 years old, died at Memorial Medical Center from gunshot wounds. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. (Press Release Desk )
3. The Port of Savannah recorded record-breaking cargo volumes in the fiscal year 2022. The port handled nearly 5.8 million containers - an 8 percent increase compared to a year ago. The Port Authority's executive director states, "The growth is stunning." To compensate for the increased cargo volume, the port has been aggressively hiring. (GPB)

Today in Savannah:

• Music & Movement At Southwest Library (10:30 AM)
• Baby Play Time At W. W. Law Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Here are the latest Savannah properties to hit the market. Click to view the complete list of properties including prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Savannah Patch)
• The Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance will be hosting Telfair Chief Curator Alex Mann for Thursday's Food for Thought. Call 355-8111 to make a lunch reservation for 12:30 p.m. (Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance via Facebook)
• Lucas Theatre for the Arts has added a special bonus screening of Encanto for Sunday, Aug. 14. Kids are admitted for free. (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.