Good morning, Savannah.

Beach Speaks is a new lecture series calling for speakers at the Beach Institute African American Cultural Center.

It runs Saturday, Aug. 29, 4 to 6 PM; ideas on African American history, art, and local culture must be submitted by Aug. 5 for a chance to join the event.

A Savannah ceremony will honor the families of those lost in the Iran war as local leaders offer tributes and support (details on time and location pending).

Savannah-Chatham art teachers received thousands of donated art supplies during the SCAD SERVE event Tuesday, collected from SCAD students' campus move-out.

The event helped offset supply costs and celebrated educators with live music.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System bans personal electronic devices as schools open next week, enforcing Georgia’s Distraction-Free Education Act to reduce distractions for students + keep classrooms safe.

Savannah police will reactivate school zone cameras in the Savannah-Chatham County school district starting Monday, Aug.

3. For the first two weeks, they will issue warnings and begin fines on school days from 45 minutes before classes until 30 minutes after dismissal starting Aug. 17.

A CAT meeting on Thursday saw paratransit riders report long wait times + poor communication, prompting officials to test new service strategies.

The transit agency will host a live virtual feedback session on Facebook at 1 p.m. today.

GDOT is surveying residents to explore a new Atlanta-to-Savannah rail route that may include a stop in Macon.

Public input collected through Aug. 6 will help shape fare options and service plans for the potential train service.

The Georgia Department of Public Health reported on July 30 that three mosquito samples near Savannah from Chatham County tested positive for West Nile virus.

Health officials advise residents to remove standing water and use repellent (such as DEET) to reduce exposure.

Residents in the Greater Savannah area can vote on an open poll until Monday, Aug.

10 at 10 a.m. to select the top returning high school defensive back for 2026, with candidates including Calvary Day’s Emerson Lewis, Brexton Bell, and Effingham County safety Jernard Albright.

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.