Good morning, Savannah.

Four Georgia cities including Savannah at No. 88 were recognized by Livability.com for quality of life, affordable housing and key community assets such as the Port of Savannah and Gulfstream Aerospace — Athens, Macon and Augusta earned favorable ratings in transportation and environment.

KidsStreet Urgent Care will host its annual Back to School Bash on July 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 6999 Abercorn St with free backpacks for the first 300 guests — plus an inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, foam party, face painting, games, music, and prize giveaways.

Navy veteran Faye Prescott founded My Veterans Place Savannah — an organization that provides emergency support like grocery delivery and tire fixes — to help veterans in need.

The program has served thousands and will continue expanding in our community.

Officials broke ground yesterday on a new $5.5 million basketball gym at the Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center on the east side.

The 11,300 sqft facility, which will include locker rooms & offices, is part of the Recreation Reimagined Initiative and will be completed in the second quarter of 2027.

Chanel & Stanton Parker are opening Nelly’s Grocery and Wine near Yamacraw Village to bring fresh local produce and specialty items to the community.

The store is set for a grand opening on July 24 and aims to offer a unique market experience built around discovery.

Savannah airport said it will manage a travel surge with an expected 40,000 passengers for July 4th and urged travelers to arrive early to avoid delays.

Savannah Convention Center invites residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day with free live music starting at 4:00 p.m., family-friendly activities, food, beverages, and riverfront fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at its riverfront campus on International Drive (parking is $25 per vehicle).

Nineteen Revolutionary War cannons recovered from the Savannah River after years underwater were restored and are now on display at the Savannah History Museum — the Loyalists and Liberty exhibit links the artifacts to the 1779 Siege of Savannah.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reports that bald eagles are thriving along the coast with an 82% nest success rate—Chatham County leads with 29 occupied nests as the survey shows the birds continue a strong comeback after past challenges.

Chatham DA Shalena Jones proposed the H.O.P.E.

City Project to buy the former halfway house at 309 Stiles Ave for consolidated homelessness services. The project may receive partial funding from Gov. Kemp's grant — city and county leaders are set to determine next steps even as an alderwoman opposes the plan.

A legislative commission on maternal and infant health outcomes released final recommendations to use untapped federal dollars to fill over 100 vacant residency slots in primary care specialties in Georgia.

A separate report found nearly 90% of maternal deaths were preventable due to cardiac complications, mental health issues, & hypertension.

A new Georgia law expanded access by removing the 5% THC cap and authorizing vaporized medical cannabis for patients with conditions including lupus and HIV on Wednesday in Pooler.

Trulieve expects high demand for these faster-acting treatments.

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.

Live Music Social Hour

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. — Sprout Momma — Free entry — Connect with local singles while enjoying live music in a relaxed setting.

Bluey's Big Play

6-7 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theater — Tickets required — Experience the beloved Heelers in their first live theatrical adventure with imaginative puppetry.

One Night Only: Average Joey

8-9:30 p.m. — The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue — $21+ — Experience high-energy standup from Average Joey, known for raw life experiences and relatable humor.