🌱 Shooting Suspect Charged + Community Basketball Camp

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 93 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah Police Department has charged a suspect in the fatal shooting of a Savannah 18-year-old. Kavon Giles, 22, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and pointing a gun at another. The incident occurred on Shellbark Way. Giles is being held at the Chatham County Jail. (fox28media.com)
2. Professional basketball player Chris Cokley hosted a basketball camp this last weekend. The camp was Cokley's way of giving back to the Savannah community. The camp was on Saturday and Sunday for over 75 children. Participants practiced shooting drills and layups and even competed against each other by playing 5-on-5. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. 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)

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Today in Savannah:

• Outdoor Storytime At The Southwest Library (10:00 AM)
• Baby Storytime At The Bull Street Library (10:15 AM)

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From my notebook:

• A Live Oak Public Libraries card is your ticket to fun and learning. Cardholders can access books, digital resources, museum passes, movies, and more. Click to get a library card today. (Live Oak Public Libraries)
• The Jepson Center is hosting its Blow Up Free Family Day on Aug. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will offer hands-on artmaking activities and inflatable art demonstrations. There will even be a bouncy house! (Telfair Museums)
• The Savannah Housing and Neighborhood Services Department provides small grants and loans for minor home repairs. Click to learn more about the program and apply today. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning 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.