Good morning, Savannah.

On Saturday, August 16, Leopold’s Ice Cream will celebrate its 106th anniversary in downtown Savannah with Stratton and Mary Leopold hosting a block party—Lieutenant John White will cut the birthday cake at 2 p.m. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 212 E.

Broughton Street and features games, local food, music, and dancing.

Savannah is the birthplace of Girl Scouts—it was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Lowe with 18 girls, and sites like the Juliette Gordon Lowe Birthplace on Oglethorpe and the first headquarters on Drayton highlight its roots.

Today, the Girl Scouts empower young girls with cookie sales and skill-building programs that include STEM learning.

Discover Black Savannah announced that the 2nd Annual Soul and Flavor Food Truck Fest will take place at Eastern Wharf Lawn on September 6 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — the free event offers food trucks, live music, vendor markets and family activities — inviting local residents to experience a rich blend of tastes and culture.

Emmanuel McCall was named the new principal of Alfred E.

Beach High School after serving as Assistant Principal under former leader Craig Daughtry. Reverend Paul E. Smith—elected by the 5th District school board—stated that McCall will raise test scores, improve safety, and strengthen community ties.

Twelve teachers from Savannah-Chatham Public Schools will pilot grade pass back this fall that links Brightspace with PowerSchool to fix grade reporting delays.

The pilot runs from Oct. 14 until Dec. 19 with D2L hosting in-person training—if it succeeds, the district will expand the program statewide.

Savannah Public Schools held a ribbon cutting on July 30 to mark the reopening of the renovated Early Learning Center at Henderson E.

Formey, Jr. School, where board members, teachers, and the Formey family saw new facilities—like an updated playground with art by local artist Jose Ray, a media center, gym, and cafeteria—designed to support young learners.

Today, over 300 election officials from all 159 counties gathered at the Savannah Convention Center to discuss plans for improving voting procedures ahead of the 2026 elections—proposals included removing barcodes from ballots to boost voter trust.

Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room on Jones Street in Savannah was ranked 5th among the top fried chicken spots by Yelp, making it one of only two Southern restaurants in the top five.

The restaurant has more than 1,730 reviews and a 4.5-star rating — and it accepts only cash or checks.

Lloyd Byrd spent 14 years fixing the title of his family's farm in Liberty County with help from the USDA Heirs' Property Relending Program—he uncovered extra land and now leads workshops to help other Black families claim their inheritance.

Artful Tales Storytime at Telfair Children's Art Museum

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Telfair Children's Art Museum — Free — Ignite creativity and imagination through enchanting storytelling in an art-filled space.

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

6-10 p.m. — The Kimpton Brice Hotel — Ticket price includes dinner — Enjoy a hilarious interactive murder mystery experience while dining.

Dierks Bentley Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Cost info not provided — Ol' Country's comin' to town with supporting act Zach Top.

Artful Tales Storytime

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Jepson Center & Telfair Children's Art Museum — Free entry — Ignite creativity and imagination with captivating storytelling for young art lovers.

Adoption Event at Petco

12-2 p.m. — Petco — Free entry — Meet adorable pets seeking forever homes and get involved in animal rescue.

Shabazz Seafood Festival: Labor Day Weekend

12 PM - 6 PM — Shabazz Seafood Restaurant — Payment required for platter — Enjoy a delicious seafood platter featuring fish, shrimp, and crab this Labor Day weekend.

Slush Fest

12-8 p.m. — Two Tides Brewing Co. — No entry fee — Celebrate summer with over 30 frozen slushies and tropical vibes.

Monster Jam

1-2:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Cost info not provided — Experience adrenaline-pumping thrills with massive trucks and spectacular stunts.

7th Annual Oatland Island Wildlife Center Nature Photography Competition

Photography competition and exhibit — Submission deadline August 15 — Oatland Island Wildlife Center — GNPA members only — Celebrate coastal nature through the lens of talented photographers.

Road Safety Conference in Georgia

8 AM - 12 PM — Marriott Savannah Riverfront — Check website for registration fees — A gathering of professionals focused on improving safety and environmental standards in the workplace.