Good morning, Savannah.

Forsyth Park tennis courts will be closed from later this week until mid-September for summer renovations.

City crews will work to replace worn surfaces and fences and upgrade pavement and sport-specific areas to meet modern safety and performance standards, with work expected to finish by Sept. 14.

A Dallas-based firm bought a 300-unit complex, formerly The Palms at Chatham, and will renovate and rebrand it as Linden at Southover in Savannah.

The City will also host Hoops to Heal on June 27 at the West Broad Street YMCA, featuring a police-fire basketball game.

After a viral social media post, Renegade Paws Rescue quickly received foster and adoption applications that will save four dogs (Sushi, Ice, Misal, and Sassy) from euthanasia scheduled for Monday, June 22.

Staff said the rescue faces ongoing overcrowding as more dogs wait for a home.

SCAD students helped design Union Mission’s new Emmaus House Resource Center using trauma-informed design (SCAD Serve course) to create a calm space for people facing homelessness.

The center opened to offer an inclusive environment aimed at easing mental health challenges.

Rain showers did not stop the annual Tybee Island Juneteenth Wade-In on Friday, June 19 at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion, where Patt Gunn, the Saltwata Players & vendors ensured the celebration went on despite inclement weather.

Preservation advocates in Savannah continue pushing to protect the Weeping Time site (35 acres off Old West Lathrop Avenue) after the property was listed for sale in 2025.

They plan to create a park and memorial that honors the over 400 enslaved people once sold there.

Garrison Keillor Live

4-7 p.m. — District Live at Plant Riverside District — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of storytelling and music with Garrison Keillor in Savannah.

Food Truck Thursdays

4:30-7:30 p.m. — Eastern Wharf — Free entry — Indulge in a variety of cuisines from local food trucks while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.

ZOSO - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Victory North Savannah — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sound of Led Zeppelin as ZOSO brings their tribute to life.

La Legitima Live Band

9:00 p.m. — 201 Lounge Savannah — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of vibrant live music with La Legitima Band in Savannah.

Platinum Dance Collective

— July 6-9 — Savannah Convention Center — Registration required — Experience a vibrant dance competition showcasing talent from across the nation.

The Instructional Leadership Institute with Principal Kafele

9 AM-4:30 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah Airport — Cost information not provided — Strengthen your instructional leadership and create actionable plans to support teachers and enhance student outcomes.

Savannah Steel vs. Jacksonville Waves

7-8 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Check out the thrilling matchup between local favorites Savannah Steel and Jacksonville Waves.

BIG AWESOME IMPROV COMEDY

8:30-10:00 p.m. — Front Porch Improv: Savannah's Home for Comedy — General admission — Enjoy a night of hilarious unscripted comedy with audience suggestions at this beloved Savannah venue.

Savannah Steel vs. Jacksonville Waves

2-4 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Cost information not available — Catch a thrilling match as Savannah Steel takes on the Jacksonville Waves in an exciting sports showdown.

International Conference on E-Learning for Professional Development

July 14-15 — Savannah, Georgia — Registration required — Engage with global leaders and innovators in e-learning and professional development.