🌱 Zunzifest! + Community Input On Police Chief Search + Healthy Me

Hello, hello. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Savannah Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now.I'll get right to it.

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Partly sunny, a stray t-storm. High: 89 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. This year's Zunzifest! will be donating 26 percent of sales to Savannah's Brightside Child and Family Advocacy. The event will be on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Zunzi's is a South African-inspired fast casual establishment located at 236 Drayton Street. Members of the establishment's text community are invited to the restaurant for a free regular Conquistador or Rising sun sandwich during the event. (Eatitandlikeit.com)
2. The City of Savannah will be collecting community input during its national search for a new Savannah Police Department chief. The city will reportedly host focus group discussions this month. The discussions will feature local leaders, law enforcement officials, community partners, City Council, and more. There will also be a survey released soon for the community to provide input. (fox28media.com)
3. Savannah Children's Museum will be hosting "Healthy Me!" on Aug. 27. The event is meant to showcase the community's health and wellness programs for the city's youth. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the museum on Louisville Road. The event is included in the cost of admission to the museum. (South Magazine)

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Today in Savannah:

• "Lost In The '50s" At The Savannah Theatre (3:00 & 8:00 PM)
• Diva Royale Drag Queen Show At Elan Savannah (7:00 PM)
• First Friday For Folk Music At First Presbyterian Church of Savannah (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Here are the latest adoption-ready pets in the Savannah area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list, which includes several adorable Pounce Cat Cafe felines. (Savannah Patch)
• The Savannah Police Department responded to a call about loose goats on the Southside. Click for the hilarious photos. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• The Savannah Police Department shares its department Badge Pinning & Promotions Ceremony from last week. Click to watch the full ceremony. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.