🌱 Helicopter Crash Criminal Investigation + 2022 Summer Camp

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 77 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The deadly helicopter crash at Wright Army Airfield is now under criminal investigation. A source close to the investigation reports there is evidence that the crash may have been intentional. Capt. James T. Bellew, 26 years old, was found dead near the helicopter crash site on Mar. 30. (Savannah Patch)
2. Students at Alfred Ely Beach High School will be the first students in Georgia to be introduced to cutting-edge CRISPR & gene-editing technology. The students will participate in a Meet a Scientist program on Apr. 21 with alumna Neferteri Strickland. The CRISPR technology allows scientists to effectively rewrite DNA structures. (Savannah Tribune)
3. The Salvation Army of Savannah has announced its 2022 Summer Camp Program: The Greatest Summer Camp Adventure. The camp will be from May 31 to Jul. 29 at the Community Center on Bee Rd. Local children will be able to participate in engaging activities, educational classes, and skill-building programs. (Savannah CEO)

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Today in Savannah:

• AARP Free Tax Assistance At Bull Street Library (10:00 AM)
• Storytime At Port City Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Financial Literacy Workshop At Garden City Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Savannah Police Department shares an update on an Apr. 1 shooting. Click to read the full story. (Facebook)
• The Humane Society for Greater Savannah shares an interesting infographic about rescuing abandoned kittens. Click to view. (Facebook)

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

— 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.