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🌱 Portraits Of Fallen Military Members + Saturday Night Shooting

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Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Savannah Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town.


First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 69.


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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

  1. A SCAD graduate has painted 25 portraits of fallen military military members for a tribute at Hunter Army Airfield. Mitchel Coffman painted the portraits as a way to honor the service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country. The paintings will be displayed as part of a permanent installation at the airfield. (WTOC)
  2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Savannah area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Savannah Patch)
  3. The Savannah Police Department is investigating a Saturday night shooting. The incident occurred in the area of Montgomery and 58th Street. One person sustained a non-life-threatening injury and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Anyone with information about the shooting is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers. (WSAV-TV)

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Today in Savannah:

  • Outdoor Storytime At Southwest Library (10:00 AM)
  • The Gaming Zone At West Broad Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Savannah Ballet shared a photo of dancer Kristen Jameson as a tribute to Memorial Day. Click to view. (Instagram)
  • If you haven't seen it yet, today (May 31) is the last day to catch "An Unexpected Journey," an exhibit by Todd Bergert on display at Plant Riverside District's Grand Bohemian Gallery. This exhibit is free and open to the public. (Visit Savannah)

That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

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.

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