🌱 Historical Cannons In Savannah River + Drug Leader Sentenced

Good morning, Savannah! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in Savannah today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 68 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Last February, three Revolutionary War-era cannons were found east of Savannah's famous River Street. Now, archeologists have dredged an additional 12 cannons from the Savannah River. While officials believe the cannons are associated with the Revolutionary War, experts are still searching for distinguishing features to verify their exact origin. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. On Tuesday night, a Chatham County sheriff's deputy and two others suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95. According to Georgia State Patrol, drivers were attempting to exit onto Highway 21 when a truck crashed into a car; that car then hit a minivan, which collided with the patrol vehicle. The deputy and two other drivers were all taken to the hospital with serious injuries. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. A leader of a violent Savannah-area drug traffic network recently received an 18-year prison sentence for his involvement in the operation. 35-year-old Kashif Collins of Savannah was one of 29 individuals arrested as part of the "Operation Deadlier Catch" investigation. According to investigators, Collins purchased multiple kilograms of cocaine, supervising the lower-level dealers in selling drugs from local "trap houses."(WSAV-TV)

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Today in Savannah:

• AARP Free Tax Assistance - Bull Street Library (10:00 AM)
• Bullish on Books - Southwest Library (2:00 PM)
• Senior's Group - W. W. Law Library (2:00 PM)
• Financial Literacy Workshop - Carnegie Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Hulu released its first trailer for "The Girl from Plainville," a true crime series filmed in Savannah and Tybee Island. (WJCL News Savannah)
• This Sunday, Feb. 13, the Economic Opportunity Authority (EOA) is opening up the next phase of the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. Savannah residents can schedule an appointment by calling 912-721-7910. (WSAV-TV)
• Disrupt time with the sounds of JJJJerome Ellis at the SCAD Museum of Art tonight (Feb. 10) at 5:30 p.m.! The artist's latest musical project "The Clearing" meditates on Blackness, speech disfluency, and music to reveal new ways of resisting oppressive forces. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.