🌱 WWII RC Plane Event + Search For Missing Toddler Upgraded

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Two Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools students have been chosen for the 2022-2023 Student Advisory Council. The Georgia Superintendent chooses 67 students to serve on the prestigious council. The students serve as the Superintendent's ambassadors to their respective schools while gaining an important voice on education-related issues. (Press Release Desk )
2. Hobbyists will be flying World War II planes over Savannah this weekend. The planes will be remote-controlled and presented at the Historical Society of the Mighty 8th Air Force's Remote Control Plane event. The event will be at the RC Field on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (WTOC)
3. The search for a missing Savannah toddler has been upgraded to a criminal investigation. The Savannah Police Department is intensifying the search and is using every investigative resource to search for Quinton Simon, 20 months old. The department is searching dumpsters, drain pipes, pools, and ponds. He has been missing since Oct. 5. (The Hill)

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Today in Savannah:

• Mushroom Discovery Hike At The Skidaway Island State Park (10:30 AM)
• Storytime At The W. W. Law Library (10:30 AM)
• Music & Movement At The Islands Branch Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home or just want to see what’s on the market? Here are some upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Savannah area. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Savannah Patch)
• Savannah Children's Theatre will be performing "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" beginning on Nov. 11. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $16 for children. Mark your calendar! (Savannah Children's Theatre via Facebook)
• The Savannah Film Festival begins on Saturday, Oct. 22. Click for the complete festival schedule. (Savannah Film Festival)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. 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.