Bus Driver Fired + Teen Shooting Suspect Arrested + Forsyth Park

Savannah GA

19 September, 2021

2:02 PM

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Up and at 'em, Savannah! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Savannah. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Savannah? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Rain and humid throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 75. Here are the top stories in Savannah today: At least one Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools (SCCPSS) bus driver was fired following the call-out strike earlier this month. Two weeks ago, dozens of bus drivers and monitors called out of work to protest the district's handling of issues, including COVID-19 safety and the pay system. The school system has addressed some of the bus drivers' concerns raised at the protest and say they are still facing a bus driver shortage. (WSAV-TV)A teen was arrested after a Savannah shooting left a 14-year-old boy dead. Savannah Police announced that 18-year-old Josias Jones was taken into custody on Friday with the help of a SWAT team. Jones was charged with murder in the shooting death of Qahmaine Orr Monday night on Emerald Drive. (WJCL News)The Friends of Forsyth presented the latest renovation plans for Savannah's Forsyth Park, which will be sent to the City Council for approval by the end of the year. (WTOC)A new bioplastics plant, NANT Renewables, is coming to Savannah and bringing 100-plus jobs with it. (WJCL News)Savannah's first Selfie WRLD museum, the No. 1 trending selfie museum, is inviting guests to visit for an unforgettable picture-taking experience. (WSAV-TV) Today in Savannah: Kindness Rocks Craft Kits - Live Oaks Public Libraries (12:00 AM) PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Chatham Fire and EMS Station #12 (9:00 AM) Feature your local business right here for just $79/month. Click here to get started. That's it for today. I'll see you soon! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sammi Caramela About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."