Good morning, Savannah.

Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia will hold a drive-thru food pantry at Memorial Stadium on Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. to give fresh produce, protein and nonperishable items to about 1,000 households in Savannah.

Savannah content creator Bunny Ware has rejoined WJCL 22 with her brand, Bunny in the City, to share photos and videos from local events (which began on Sept.

1). The veteran photographer, returning after 15 years, now spotlights community stories on TV and digital platforms.

Garden City Recreation Complex will hold its grand opening soon (date to be announced) in Garden City.

The new venue is expected to offer local families a range of recreational activities.

Tybee Island will host a sustainability talk and a Labor Day beach bash this week for residents and visitors.

The events will offer discussions on environmental practices + a festive beach celebration in a local setting.

Savannah lay leader Martin Noriega is a finalist for the Lumen Christi Award by the Catholic Extension Society after moving from weekend DJ work to guiding faith retreats at the Diocese.

His nomination comes with a $15,000 grant to support his music ministry (he honors a movement, not just himself).

The Visit Savannah team connected with planners from sports, association and corporate markets at Connect Marketplace in Tampa from Aug.

24 — 26. Joined by partners from Savannah Convention Center, Hotel Bardo and soon-to-open Recess Hotel, they generated promising leads for new meetings and incentive programs.

The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront rebranded at midnight today as Hotel Orielle, showcasing its turret bay windows and rooftop views of the Savannah River.

The hotel — part of the Mary Marriott Autograph Collection — marks a refreshed identity after 17 years downtown.

The City of Savannah will host its annual 912 Day celebration from Sept.

3-12 featuring a citywide scavenger hunt and events (free ice skating, live music, senior bingo) that honor the five-year anniversary of Savannah Day, proclaimed by Mayor Van R. Johnson II.

A Brown University analysis estimates that Georgia drivers have spent about $1.4 billion more on gas since the Iran war began (with prices rising nearly 35.6% and costing around $352 per household) as local fuel use remains high.

Effingham County’s planned OpenAI data center is set to use 30,000 gallons daily for regular needs and require a one time fill of up to 25 million gallons.

Its closed loop dry cooling may boost indirect water use at power plants.

City leaders are inviting Savannah residents to share ideas on the Canal District’s future — details on how to participate will be announced soon.

Chatham Area Transit announced a Labor Day schedule for fixed-route services on Monday, Sept.

7 in Savannah. CAT Mobility will run until 10 p.m. and paratransit rides can be reserved from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., while other CAT services follow their regular hours.

Intermittent lane closures will affect the Talmadge Memorial Bridge from Sept.

10 to Sept. 25 as GDOT begins survey work ahead of cable replacement later this year. Drivers should use caution on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.—allow extra time for their commute.

Alex Hansbarger of Judge Realty was named a 2026 CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Deals winner for top retail leasing deals on September 1 (marking his third award) as his work boosts local commercial growth.