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In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say happened in the deadly East Anderson Street shooting
  • Charges dropped after high-profile incident at Savannah's Club Elan
  • Savannah State athlete freed from ICE custody shares message to fans

Also on today's calendar: Museums on Us® Offers Free Admission to Georgia Cultural Attractions for Labor Day Weekend 9/5-9/6 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 85 and low of 76 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 75. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two men die after shooting on East Anderson Street in Savannah (thegeorgiasun.com) — A man was fatally shot Thursday afternoon on East Anderson Street, and the suspected gunman was later found dead inside a nearby home in what appears to be a self-inflicted incident, according to Savannah police. Officers and Savannah Fire crews tried to save the victim before he died at Memorial Health, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers or use the Savannah Police mobile app.
   

2. Hailey Bieber's sister avoids jail time after allegedly throwing tampon at Savannah bartender (cbsnews.com) — Chatham County prosecutors have dropped charges against Alaia Baldwin Aronow after she completed a pre-trial diversion program stemming from a 2024 incident at Savannah's Club Elan. The case involved allegations of harassment and minor assaults at the bar, but all warrants are now dismissed, closing the matter in Savannah's courts.
   

3. Savannah State athlete previously detained by ICE thanks supporters (wsav.com) — A Savannah State University baseball player who was detained by ICE over a visa paperwork issue is back on campus and thanking the Savannah community for its support. In a video with the university president, he expresses gratitude, calls Tiger Nation his family, and urges locals to come out and cheer on the team this season.
   

4. The March on Washington: Savannah civil rights icon reflects on his experience (wsav.com) — A longtime Savannah resident and Savannah State University alumnus is sharing vivid memories of attending the 1963 March on Washington and hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. He explains how the experience inspired him to join the NAACP, work with local leader W.W. Law, and stay engaged in civil rights efforts that still shape his life today.
   

5. Arianna Poindexter (wtva.com) — A weekend anchor now in Memphis previously worked as a reporter and fill‑in anchor in Savannah, where she covered major national stories like Hurricane Matthew's impact on the Southeast. Her background includes Missouri journalism training, military-family roots, and active involvement in professional journalism organizations.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Colonial Group, Inc. to Acquire Foster Fuels, Uniting Two Family-Owned Companies with Shared Values —Colleen Philbrick Read on Patch
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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