Good morning, Savannah.

On July 8th, family members and city officials dedicated Annie Bell Graham Street at the corner of Essex and Second avenues to honor her 60 years of service in Tremont Park—over 130 local residents and five generations of her family attended the ceremony.

This tribute celebrates the life of a woman known as the Mother of Tremont Park who spent nearly her entire life serving the community.

Leia is featured as the pet of the week available for adoption in Savannah.

Readers can visit every Saturday—where other adoptable pets await new homes.

A single vehicle crash closed Henry Street at Waters Avenue on Saturday morning — Savannah Police advised drivers to use alternative routes.

Marine veteran Buck Holly has opened Grounds and Rounds, a new indoor shooting range and retail store in Richmond Hill—featuring a coffee shop managed by his daughter and a large American flag displayed outside.

The facility employs many veterans and aims to make shooting more welcoming to people of all backgrounds.

Police in Southeast Georgia are searching for Alfonzo Deondre Tippins in connection with a deadly shooting that happened Friday on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard & East Lee Street, and anyone with information is asked to call the Metter Police at 912-685-5437.

The historic chapel on Tybee Island, famous from The Last Song, has been renamed The Chapel by the Sea and remodeled as a wedding venue and event space.

Its grand opening is scheduled for Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and will include a ribbon-cutting, guided tours, live entertainment, food, and activities for families (with one lucky couple set to win a free wedding) as it opens to the public.

The 11th annual Savannah Comic Con kicked off Saturday at the Convention Center with thousands attending a family-friendly event featuring hundreds of vendors, cosplay contests, video games, wrestling, and special guests such as Debi Derryberry — known for voicing Jimmy Neutron and characters in popular films. The event continues today from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. with interviews, panels, and more pop culture activities.

The Savannah Police Department launched the Beyond the Badge camp to help young women aged 14 to 21 develop law enforcement skills and leadership—program coordinator Latoyia Daniels said the training focuses on self-preservation, self-awareness, and the ability to succeed in a male-dominated field.

US Sen. Jon Ossoff addressed supporters at the Kehoe Iron Works on Saturday, July 12—he held his Rally for Our Republic to prime voters for his reelection bid ahead of the 2026 election.

Supporters danced and waved flags during the event—adding local energy to his campaign message.

Sam Morrow Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — District Live at Plant Riverside District — Check website for price — Experience the soulful sounds of indie folk with Sam Morrow.

Open House at 27 Dunnoman Drive

1-3 p.m. — 27 Dunnoman Drive — Free entry — Explore a charming 4 bed, 3.5 bath home with modern farmhouse flair in Bradley Point.

USATF National Junior Olympic Championships

All Day — Savannah State University — Check for registration fees — Experience the thrill of junior athletic competition in a vibrant community event.

Brian Kelley Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Tickets required — Catch the anthemic sounds of DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley as he performs his hits.

Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K

6:15-8:30 p.m. — J F Gregory City Park — Entry fee applies — Heat up the track at this fun 5K run supporting Family Promise of Coastal Empire.

Bi-Monthly Adoption Event at Petco

12-2 p.m. — Petco — Adoption fee applies — Meet adorable pets looking for their forever homes and learn how you can make a difference.

Literary Arts Family Day at Davenport House Museum

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Davenport House Museum Entrance and Shop — Free entry — Step back to the 1820s with hands-on activities inspired by Savannah's literary history.

IACP Annual Educational Conference

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Hyatt Regency Savannah — Registration required — A collaborative event aimed at enhancing dog training techniques and building community among canine professionals.

2025 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference

8 AM - 5 PM — The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa — Registration required — Engage with pest management professionals for three days of education and networking.

Artful Tales Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Jepson Center & Telfair Children's Art Museum — Free entry — Ignite creativity through captivating stories in an art-filled environment.