Community Corner
2021 Buddy Walk + Richmond Hill High Teacher + Recycling Glass
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First, today's weather:
Clear throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 59.
Here are the top stories in Savannah today:
- Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society's Buddy Walk will be held virtually for the second year in a row. The 2021 Buddy Walk, which is celebrating its 16th year, will kick off at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, with virtual opening ceremonies. Participants of all ages will then walk in their own locations, be it locally, across the state or elsewhere. (WSAV-TV)
- More information has been released regarding the Richmond Hill High teacher and coach, Scott Strickland, who resigned after being accused of sexting with a student. The school's investigation report shows allegations made by a parent who claimed she saw screenshots of sexting between her 17-year-old daughter and Strickland. The report includes pages of e-mails between Strickland and the student, which includes an exchange alluding to the student asking for a better grade. (WJCL News)
- More than five years after the City of Savannah quit recycling glass, it may finally be returning. (WTOC)
- The City of Savannah has reported over 91,000 gallons of overflowed sewage due to record rainfall. (WJCL News)
- A Savannah man, Okemi Lawton, will face 7½ years in federal prison for dealing marijuana and cocaine. (WSAV-TV)
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About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."
