🌱 Port Congestion + Redistricting Map Community Input Requested

Welcome back, Savannah. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.I'll get right to it.

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Now, today's weather:

Some sun with a thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The traffic jam at Port of Savannah continues to grow. The bottleneck now features more than 40 ships. The congestion is due to ships being rerouted to the port after West Coast ports experience similar traffic jams. The port's cargo volume is breaking records and is significantly higher than forecasted. (WTOC)
2. The City of Savannah is asking the community to provide input in the proposed redistricting maps for its aldermanic districts. The Metropolitan Planning Commission is tasked with redistricting the six districts. The new maps must be created every ten years to reflect the U.S. census data. The city's population reportedly grew by 8 percent between 2010 and 2020. A public hearing will be held about the maps on Sep. 8. (WSAV-TV)
3. The Savannah Police Department is searching for a suspect that broke into the Southside Assembly of God church. The incident occurred on Jul. 26 on Tibet Avenue. The suspect was caught on surveillance footage. An unknown amount of cash was stolen during the robbery. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (fox28media.com)

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Today in Savannah:

• Dog Days of Summer At Keller's Flea Market (8:00 AM)
• Financial Literacy Workshop At Garden City Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Savannah Music Festival is searching for a part-time Jazz Academy Program Assistant. Click to learn more about the position; anyone interested in applying can email aaron@savannahmusicfestival.org. (Savannah Music Festival via Instagram)
• Savannah Stage Company reminds the community that Material Girls is on Friday, Aug. 12 at Tybee Post Theatre. (Savannah Stage Company via Facebook)
• Savannah Children's Theatre is hosting a series of after-school classes that start next week. Click to register your child. (Savannah Children's Theatre via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary 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.