News Summary
The Savannah Downtown Business Association has donated $1,000 to the Savannah Police Department to support the Back to School Bash, aimed at providing families with essential school supplies. The event, scheduled for August 2 at SIP, encourages community involvement and donations for families in need, fostering collaboration between law enforcement and residents.
Savannah
The Savannah Downtown Business Association (SDBA) has made a $1,000 donation to the Savannah Police Department (SPD) to support its upcoming Back to School Bash. Scheduled for Saturday, August 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will take place at SIP, located at 2005 Waters Avenue.
This contribution, made possible by the SDBA members through the annual SDBA Gives raffle series at association events, underscores the organization’s commitment to community support and engagement. The Bash aims to provide families with essential school supplies and create a festive environment as children prepare to head back to school.
Community members are warmly invited to attend the event, which not only serves as a celebration but also fosters a spirit of unity and collaboration within Savannah. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations of school supplies and other essentials to assist families in need. Such donations are critical in helping to ensure that every child has access to the resources they need for a successful school year.
The SDBA expressed sincere gratitude to the Savannah Police Department and local law enforcement for their ongoing service and dedication to the community. Events like the Back to School Bash aim to strengthen the bond between law enforcement and residents, creating a safer and more united Savannah.
Additional Local News Highlights
In other local news, Savannah Police have apprehended Nyquan Small, aged 30, who turned himself in on July 22. Small is wanted for aggravated assault and felony murder related to a shooting incident on April 5 in the 800 block of Tatem Street, which resulted in the death of 22-year-old Rasheen Adkins. As investigations into the shooting continued, authorities were seeking information leading to Small’s apprehension. He now faces multiple serious charges.
Additionally, a local non-profit organization called Protection4Paws donated essential medical kits known as “Buddy Bags” to the SPD’s K9 Unit. Each Buddy Bag contains approximately $400 worth of vital medical supplies designed to provide immediate care in emergency situations. K9s Atlas and Blu were the recipients of these life-saving kits, enhancing their preparedness for any health-related emergencies they may encounter while on duty.
Authorities are also seeking assistance from the community to locate Treyvon Cummings, identified as the gunman in a shooting incident on June 26 on Waters Avenue that resulted in a fatality. The public is encouraged to share any information about Cummings’ whereabouts by contacting CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or submitting an anonymous tip through the SPD mobile app.
This recent wave of community support and police outreach highlights the ongoing efforts to build a collaborative environment as Savannah addresses public safety concerns while helping families prepare for the upcoming school year.
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Additional Resources
- WTOC: Suspect Wanted in Murder on Tatem Street
- Wikipedia: Savannah, Georgia
- WJCL: Nyquan Small Arrested for Tatem Street Murder
- Google Search: Savannah Police Department
- Savannah Tribune: SDBA Donation to Savannah Police
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Savannah
- WSAV: SPD Searching for Individual in April 5th Shooting
- Google News: Savannah Shooting News
