Good morning, Savannah.

A balloon release to honor Rev.

Myra Mitchell will be held today at 6 p.m. outside her home at 307 W. 39th St. where community members can remember her decades of service.

Savannah Square Pops will celebrate its tenth anniversary tomorrow with a community event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at its Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard location — owners Judd Wiggins and Mark Taylor discussed the milestone on WJCL 22 News.

The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia will debut two new cookie options for the 2027 season — Patch Pals dog cookies and allergy-friendly Girl Scout Sparkables — available exclusively online from Jan.

12, with proceeds supporting local councils and troops.

Today, Savannah sees free honky tonk dance lessons at The Forest (117 Whitaker Street), while the Riverfront Concert Series kicks off on Sept.

11 at Eastern Wharf; later, family events in Port Wentworth and museums offer live music, ice skating, and hands-on activities through Sept. 17.

Rookery and Roots Conservancy, founded by Isaiah Scott in Effingham County, is protecting local wildlife and Gullah Geechee heritage on a 16-acre preserve amid rapid development + planned OpenAI data center less than 2 miles away.

Fundraising for a bridge to improve access and tours in 2027 is underway.

Mayor Van Johnson visited Otis Brock Elementary School on Tuesday to celebrate 912 Day and promote his Read With the Mayor initiative — stressing that early reading is essential for learning and urging community support for students and teachers.

CURE Childhood Cancer in South Georgia is helping about 90 families with meals, financial aid, and comfort during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September).

The group is also funding precision medicine research to improve treatments and support a brighter future for kids.

Beachgoers along southeast Georgia face dangerous rip current conditions today and tomorrow as breezy northeast winds and an easterly swell affect Tybee Island and nearby beaches; officials advise swimmers to remain calm and swim parallel to shore if caught in a current.

Savannah businesses and organizations have teamed with the Savannah Sports Council to support the 2026 Allstate SEC Volleyball Tournament.

Their help is key to promoting the event & welcoming athletes, fans and visitors from across the SEC.