Good morning, Savannah.

On Saturday, Aug. 29, a local family held the August to Remember car seat safety event on Commercial Drive (from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) to honor two children and their mother lost in a 2023 accident; families received free car seats and learned proper installation.

School districts in Jeff Davis, Wayne, Tattnall and Toombs Counties warned parents about a social media trend on school safety that originated elsewhere and was modified with local details; law enforcement increased presence around schools Monday as a precaution and officials urged immediate reporting of any concerning posts.

Speech-language pathologist Shelbie Ricketson works with students at McAllister Elementary in Richmond Hill to overcome speech sound disorders — using small-group therapy sessions to build confidence throughout the school year.

Georgia Power reached a historic deal with OpenAI’s Project Camila after the Public Service Commission approved the contract in Chatham County.

The agreement secures 3.1 gigawatts for the data center (14% of total capacity) and will save residents $15 a month.

Chatham Area Transit changed Savannah fixed-route schedules starting Monday, reducing weekday service hours for routes like 3B Augusta Ave, 4 Barnard, and 10 East Savannah while leaving many weekend trips unchanged.

Riders should check updated times at their usual stops.

Storm drain repairs on Abercorn Street between 57th and 58th streets have closed northbound lanes and reduced southbound to one lane, with work starting on Aug.

31 to run until Jan. 29, 2027. Additional culvert projects on Tremont and Magazine avenues and Barnard Street pipe replacement may cause closures later.

Health officials warn residents to keep pets vaccinated and avoid stray animals after a stray cat tested positive for rabies near Stephenson + Waters avenues.

Anyone exposed should seek medical care immediately to prevent the virus from spreading.

Georgia Access drafters project premium increases of up to 20% or more for 900,000 enrollees starting 2027 coverage, with insurers showing hikes from 10%+ to 29% before final rates are set at open enrollment on Nov.

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Plans will convert Ann Street Lofts into a 230-room Margaritaville hotel near the Historic District, set to begin soon.

The newly converted property will feature LandShark Bar and Grill and an expansive pool deck adjacent to Greyhound station — one of few large hotels in the area.

The Ann Street Lofts near the JMR Transit Center are being converted into the 230-key Margaritaville Hotel on the western edge of downtown.

The project has a $113 million investment from Peachtree Group and is currently underway.