Good morning, Savannah.

Flau’jae Johnson hosted the fourth annual Back to School Giveback at Enmarket Arena (620 Stiles Avenue) on Sunday, July 26.

The free, family-friendly event provided backpacks, school supplies, hair services, music, and games to help students prepare for the school year.

Recent snapshots of Whitefield Square reveal a peaceful retreat featuring a graceful gazebo and brick paths that wind around historic homes.

The charming public space on Habersham Street highlights Savannah’s blend of heritage and relaxation as seen earlier this summer.

Savannah’s week offers diverse events including a startup funding workshop on Thursday at The Malin, a film screening and music festival on Friday, a Black Business Expo on Saturday, and art screenings later this week that connect residents with local creativity.

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools will start on Aug.

3 with new attendance boundaries in West Chatham County and updated building locations including new addresses for three schools — the district also announced leadership changes and open house details for multiple campuses.

New tuition data shows Georgia's private high school rates range from $1,400 to $62,750 while Savannah schools like Butler Christian Academy (Savannah) charge $2,550 and St. Andrew's School (Savannah) charge $45,000 for the 2026 school year.

Tybee Island broke its sea turtle nesting record with 49 nests by July 15 — exceeding its previous record of 35 — and conservationists say more nests may emerge as the season continues.

Visitors are urged to follow beach guidelines to protect loggerheads.

A lightning-caused wildfire continues slowly burning on the north end of Wassaw Island as officials monitor it closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and natural barriers have kept it from reaching lives & structures.

School zone cameras in unincorporated Chatham County remain offline at the beginning of the school year as police work to relicense them under a new state law (with two-week advance notice given before restart) while officers patrol school zones to enforce speed limits.

Amid dangerous heat and 110-degree heat indices expected today and Wednesday, the city opened cooling centers, splash pads and free pools to keep residents safe.

Centers run 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (splash pads and pools operate 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 1 to 5).

Doctors at Memorial Health in Savannah reported more heat-related cases as extreme temperatures are expected in the coming days; experts advise staying indoors and hydrating (and keeping an eye on children and pets in hot vehicles).

Georgia has reported fewer than 80 cyclosporiasis cases as counts have risen from early reports amid a nationwide outbreak.

A recall of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico is underway and affects products sold locally.

A new guide features the best rooftop bars downtown, and The Lost Square stands out with experimental cocktails (a twist on the familiar).

The SEC announced Georgia’s 2026 to 2027 basketball schedule on Monday with five Saturday games at Stegeman Coliseum against NCAA Tournament teams.

UGA begins league play Jan. 2 at Ole Miss and will host matchups — Texas, Florida, Vanderbilt, Kentucky and Missouri — in key conference contests.

Velvet Caravan Performance

7:30-10 p.m. — Nickel and Oak Lounge — Complimentary admission with two-drink minimum — Experience country European trail ride jazz inspired by Django Reinhardt with Velvet Caravan.

LeMaire Lee's Savannah Takeover

7:30-9 p.m. — Pennykix — Limited tickets available — Experience a night of stand-up with LeMaire Lee and regional comics delivering laughs and wild storytelling.

Monster Jam

1-3 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Enjoy an adrenaline-charged showdown featuring gravity-defying stunts and heart-pounding races with your favorite Monster Jam trucks.

Tinsley Ellis Acoustic Performance

8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Live at Plant Riverside District — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of one of electric blues-rock's finest guitarists.

Selwyn Birchwood Concert

8-11 p.m. — District Live at Plant Riverside District — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of award-winning blues guitarist Selwyn Birchwood.