Good morning, Savannah.

The Statesboro Food Bank is asking local donors for essential supplies — including cereal, rice, and pasta — as high demand forces staff to limit how many families they serve.

Some clients travel from Savannah and nearby areas, which further strains an inventory that has been low since early May.

The city is hosting a community celebration to mark the beginning of the Civic Center arena demolition on Thursday, Aug.

20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Civic Center parking lot at 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave (with remarks by Mayor Van Johnson and a commemorative brick ceremony planned).

Three Georgia-based chicken chains ranked in the top 10 fast food spots, with Chick-fil-A topping the list as it prepares to launch a new chicken & waffle sandwich from Aug.

24; Popeyes and Raising Cane's also made the cut.

Savannah’s Carnegie Library Heritage Center marks its 112th birthday today with a documentary screening (2 p.m.), guided tour (3 p.m.) and live music performance (4 p.m.) as it celebrates its new mission to preserve Black history after its restoration.

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum will present 'Celestial Seafarers,' a multi-media outdoor experience with nautical light and sound installations by 11 local artists on Thursday, Nov.

5 and Friday, Nov. 6 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at its location on 41 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

A national report by the National Education Association shows Georgia teachers rank 21st for average salaries at $71,524 and starting salaries at $48,722.

It also finds a pay gap of 71 cents on the dollar — a sign wages have not kept pace with inflation.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division will hold a virtual hearing Friday evening on a draft air permit for two new combined-cycle units at Georgia Power’s Plant McIntosh — on the Savannah River in Effingham County — to expand capacity for new data centers like the OpenAI center.

Chatham County marine patrol officers are preparing for more water rescues as boaters head out for Labor Day on local waterways.

Sgt. Danny Walker and his team have handled dramatic rescues and water chases to keep the waters safe.

Savannah firefighters urge residents to beat the heat by drinking water, avoiding sugary beverages and reducing outdoor activities during peak hours while testing pavement temperature—if it is too hot for seven seconds, kids and pets should seek shade or cool off at splash pads.

The Savannah Historic District Board of Review approved demolition for 15 Bull St. so businessman Greg Parker can begin work on a landmark skyline building at Johnson Square.

Parker said he will delay demolition until final plans are ready to ensure smooth development.

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.