Good morning, Savannah.

Yesterday, hundreds of families received food at a drive-thru pantry hosted by Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia at Memorial Stadium.

The event marked the start of Hunger Action Month — about 1,000 households benefited from a mix of produce, frozen protein, and pantry staples.

Savannah homeowner Lou Posada, who recently bought a downtown building, seeks to preserve a fading Uneeda Biscuit ghost sign by stabilizing the wall and retouching key details.

The proposal is set for review by the Historic District Board of Review on Sept. 9.

A mother arriving to drop off cupcakes for her daughter at West Chatham Elementary learned the child had been signed out by her step sister (a family member not on the approved list) and filed a police report.

School officials confirmed the student was safe and are reviewing pick-up protocols.

Georgia DOT and The Ray have planted native vegetation at nine roadside sites today to create habitats for monarch butterflies and manage erosion — the agencies will monitor the new meadows as native plants grow.

Public release of Ossie, a healthy 36 lb loggerhead sea turtle will occur at Tybee Island’s North Beach on Saturday, Sept.

26 at 10 a.m. — Locals are invited to cheer and bring signs while tracking the turtle with a satellite monitor funded by activist Liddy Clever.

On Sept. 3, 32 local eighth-graders were inducted into the Savannah Youth Council at the Coastal Georgia Center, launching a year-long program focused on civic education & community service.

Ann Street Lofts is converting into a 230-room Margaritaville hotel near Yamacraw Village at Ann and Zubly streets; Mayor Van Johnson questioned the brand fit while community groups stressed affordable housing, and the project (financed by a $113 million bridge loan) will open in summer 2027.

Dr. Corbin Norton of Urological Associates of Savannah urged men to begin PSA screenings at age 50 during prostate cancer awareness month, stressing early detection since the disease often shows no symptoms.

He added that a healthy diet and not smoking may reduce risks.

Savannah-area consumers are urged to check freezers for recalled frozen berry products amid an ongoing E. coli outbreak that has sickened 17 people (six hospitalized) since May.

Those unsure of product coverage should discard the items or return them for a refund.

On Friday, Sept. 4, high school football teams in Savannah battled in Week 3 matchups at local fields, with Camden County facing Benedictine and Richmond Hill hosting Jenkins.

The contests provided exciting action under Friday night lights.

Jesse Blanco recommends the best football-watching spots in Savannah for local fans.

His list features B&D Burgers on Congress St and Savannah Taphouse at E. Broughton St, where many TVs and a wide selection of beers create a lively game day.