🌱 Savannah HS Student Walk-Out For Roe v Wade + 36th St Arson Suspect

Up and at 'em, Savannah! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Savannah.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, warm and humid. High: 93 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. Hundreds of Savannah high school students staged a walkout in support of Roe v. Wade. The students displayed posters with messages of support as they walked out. The incident was organized by a group of 11th-grade students at Savannah Arts Academy. The students felt the protest was necessary after recent efforts to overturn the landmark Supreme Court decision. (WSAV-TV)
2. Savannah Fire Arson Investigators are working to identify a person captured on surveillance footage during the 36th Street house fire on Wednesday. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of the street after smoke was found billowing from the house. The investigators have released photos of the suspect and are asking the community to come forward with any relevant information. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. The Savannah Police Department has made an arrest in the fatal stabbing that occurred on West 36th Street. James Walter Miller, 51-years-old, died at a local hospital from wounds sustained during the incident. Authorities have arrested Kenneth Paul Mayes Junior, 40-years-old, and have charged him with murder. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Live Music Featuring Tim Akins At Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint (12:30 PM)
• Adult Relaxation At Garden City Library (3:00 PM)
• Teen Anime Club At Pooler Library (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Savannah Police Department reminds the community that checking car seats is extremely important. Residents can request a free car seat check by contacting Safe Kids or any of the department's precincts. (Facebook)
• Savannah Stage Company's B.I.G. Improv and Musical Theatre Camps are accepting registrations. Learn more on their website. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for another 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.