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Vehicle Arson + COVID Cases Rise Amongst First Responders

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Happy Saturday, people of Savannah! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? These are the most important things going on today in Savannah.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Savannah today:

  1. The Savannah Fire Department is seeking information in a vehicle arson investigation. The SFD says someone stole a red 2017 Kia Rio Monday from the 2400 Block of Florance St.
    Officials say the person or persons abandoned the car and set it on fire in the 2200 Block of Causton Bluff Road on Tuesday. (WSAV-TV)
  2. The Savannah police department is leaning on its remote support center as COVID-19 cases rise among first responders. From June 2020 to August 2021, the SPD had a total of 145 positive cases. With the recent surge of the Delta variant, numbers have increased among first responders. (WSAV-TV)
  3. For the Savannah city council, the push to end gun violence never stops as homicide numbers are unchanged from last year. (fox28media.com)
  4. Former Savannah mayor, Edna Jackson, is running for the vacant Georgia House seat in this fall's special election. (Hilton Head Island Packet)
  5. Major Savannah employers are not penalizing unvaccinated employees but encouraging vaccinations. (Savannah Morning News)

Today in Savannah:

  • Celebrate Vidalia's First Next-Generation Dunkin' & Free Coffee for a Year! (8:00 AM)
  • Field Trip: Mohawk Park - Ogeechee Audubon Society (8:00 AM)
  • The Haunted Savannah Paracon! (10:00 AM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all on Monday for another update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. Have a great weekend!

— Sammi Caramela

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