🌱 Mayor's Statement On Leaked Opinion Draft + E 37th Street Shooting

Morning, Savannah! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, May 4 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Savannah.

---

First, today's weather:

Some sun with a thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 67.

---

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. Authorities are suspecting the cause of death for a man pulled from the Savannah River last Thursday was suicide. The body was located after the man's future father-in-law found his daughter's vehicle idling near the bridge. The Richmond County Coroner is investigating the death. (WRDW)
2. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has released a statement regarding the draft opinion leaked by the Supreme Court on Monday night. According to the mayor, the possible overturn would be disastrous for women. The mayor reportedly leans more toward pro-life but views that overturning Roe V. Wade would be a huge step backward for this country. (WSAV-TV)
3. The Savannah Police Department is searching for a suspect in the overnight shooting of two individuals. The department responded to the 2200 block of E 37th Street to discover two men with gunshot wounds. One victim was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information regarding the incident is being asked to contact CrimeStoppers or the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line. (WJCL News Savannah)

---

From our sponsor:

Hey, Savannah — need something done in your home? Check out our new Local Businesses feature in Savannah to find top-rated local pros for gardening, plumbing, house cleaning and so much more!

---

Today in Savannah:

• Music & Movement At The Southwest Library (10:30 AM)
• Outdoor Storytime At The Bull Street Library (10:30 AM)

---

From my notebook:

• The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System will be providing books to kids. Donations will be accepted until May 13. (Facebook)
• Elmo and Willow are the 2022 Doggie Derby Winners. Congratulations to the fastest dogs in Savannah! (Facebook)
• The Savannah Police Department reports that Elizabeth Jensen, 61, has been located safely. (Facebook)

---

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
• Add your event

---

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.