Good morning, Savannah.

Local groups will honor 9/11 with several events.

A Patriot Day 5K run takes place at Forsyth Park on Sept. 5 at 7 a.m., a memorial stair climb is scheduled at Enmarket Arena on Sept. 6 at 9 a.m., and a ceremony is planned in Statesboro on Sept. 11 at 9 a.m.

Two Savannah natives were elected to lead major sororities this summer.

Charletta Wilson Jacks became president and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha in Las Vegas from July 18–24 and Sabrina Lynn Polote was named Regional Director of Delta Sigma Theta during an Atlanta conference from Aug. 6–9.

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Leopold’s Ice Cream wrapped up its month-long fundraiser at the Broughton Street shop by donating $8,500 to Make-A-Wish Georgia.

Customers supported the event by buying Luna’s Star Sundaes and joining a dunk booth during the store's birthday celebration.

Savannah entrepreneur Michelle Peth launched Beettan to offer a natural sunless tanning solution and empower aspiring business owners.

She developed her plant-based formula after helping her sister and now provides certification and coaching from her local headquarters.

Historic Savannah Foundation will host its annual gala on Sat, Sept.

26 at 6 p.m. at Hotel Bardo (700 Drayton St) to raise funds for preserving the buildings and stories that make our city special.

Oglethorpe Square—named for Georgia founder James Oglethorpe—is a cherished site along Abercorn and State Streets that showcased expansive green spaces and historic architecture on May 26; images captured its blend of cultural heritage and modern touches.

Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes said Savannah’s unemployment rate is 2.7% — the lowest in Georgia.

Major investments like Hyundai’s Metaplant promise thousands of jobs and boost opportunities in sectors including construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.

The Georgia DOT will start intermittent single-lane closures on the US 17/SR 404 Spur Bridge in Chatham County from Thursday, Sept.

10 to Friday, Sept. 25 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The project replaces cables and bearings to improve access for larger ships — officials advise caution during travel.

At Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, crews will start installing jet bridges later this month under a $26 million terminal expansion; the project follows a 20-year plan — adding 19 gates and better services with flight options coming early next year.

The Sickle Cell Association of Savannah announces its 4th Annual Walk for Love on Saturday, Sept.

12 at Lake Mayer Community Park (1850 Montgomery Cross Rd) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will offer health screenings, vendors, a blood drive with $30 rewards, and entertainment; registration ends Sept. 12.