🌱 3-Car Crash At DeRenne & Montgomery + FB Marketplace Robberies?

Hello again, Savannah! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Savannah Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Savannah Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Savannah long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

---

First, today's weather:

Strong afternoon t-storms. High: 79 Low: 60.

---

Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Savannah. Click here to learn more.

---

Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. According to Savannah police, several people were hurt after a three-car crash that occurred in the early hours of Mar. 30. The incident happened around 2 a.m. at the corner of DeRenne Avenue and Montgomery Street. The vehicles involved suffered heavy damage and several people were hurt but there is no word yet regarding the extent of their injuries. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. Several Savannah students traveled 250 miles to give their opinions on a House Bill surrounding how race is taught in schools, but they never got their chance to speak. The kids from Deep Center were ready for the opportunity of a lifetime at an education and youth Senate committee hearing. The high schoolers traveled to the capitol and prepared their testimonies for House Bill 1084, which concerns how race is taught in schools, but were not given a chance to speak. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. The Chatham County Police Department is investigating two armed robberies over the weekend that were executed using Facebook Marketplace. Police say both robberies involved an ad for a car for sale. The victim of the first case was told to meet somewhere then was directed to several other locations before several armed men robbed them at gunpoint on Mar. 27. The second incident occurred the following day under similar circumstances. (WSAV-TV)

---

From our sponsor:

Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts?

To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here.

---

Today in Savannah:

• AARP Free Tax Assistance - Southwest Library (10:00 AM)
• Storytime - West Broad Library (10:30 AM)
• Music & Movement - Islands Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Senior's Group - W. W. Law Library (2:00 PM)
• The Art Of William O. Golding Opening Lecture And Reception - Jepson Center For The Arts (6:00 PM)

---

From my notebook:

• Want to join the Savannah Police Department? The Recruiting Unit is ready to meet you! SPD recruiters will be at South Carolina State Criminal Justice today from 10 a.m. to noon. (Facebook)
• Check out Savannah on the small screen! "The Girl From Plainville," a series filmed right here in the Hostess City, debuted on Hulu on Tuesday. (WSAV-TV)
• Calling all Star Wars fans: Celebrate "May the Fourth" at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts with a special screening of "A New Hope" at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $5! (Facebook)

---

Loving the Savannah Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers

---

That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.