Good morning, Savannah.

United Way of the Coastal Empire is launching its 2027 Community Fund Campaign today at the Savannah Convention Center with networking at 11 a.m. and a program at noon — Campaign Chair Cecilia Tran Arango will lead the 'Shine a Spotlight' initiative celebrating community efforts.

Twelve local restaurants offered a $9.12 tasting at the Taste of the 912 luncheon held Wednesday at the Charles Morris center; the event, part of the city’s 912 Day celebration, sold out in 36 hours with 185 attendees.

Girls on the Run South Georgia Coastal Lowcountry received a $10K donation from Genesis Motor America Wednesday afternoon — the funds will expand its after-school program for building confidence and character across Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry.

A new WTOC+ series shows the Mediation Center’s 40-year service in helping families learn to turn conflict into growth and build community resilience.

It streams on WTOC+ every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. throughout September.

Southbound traffic on Talmadge Memorial Bridge was shut down Wednesday evening as first responders assisted a distressed citizen — lanes reopened around 5:30 p.m. though drivers still faced delays.

From Sept. 18-20, the 45th Savannah Jazz Festival will honor Bob Faircloth’s 90th birthday with 15 free shows in Forsyth Park and headlining performances by Joe Gransden Big Band and Huntertones.

Organizers expect over 50,000 visitors for this top cultural event.

Kwanzaa365 Connection will host the 3rd annual Afro-Wellness Experience on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus Student Union, featuring wellness workshops, African dance classes, and an artist showcase at Savannah State University’s Kennedy Fine Arts Theatre in the evening.

The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire will host free virtual training sessions this fall to build skills in resilience and trauma-informed interactions.

The REALM event is on Oct. 6 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) while the TSI event is on Nov. 12 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) for community members and professionals.

The Eastern indigo snake can grow up to 9 feet (not venomous) and is the longest native snake in North America; it lives in longleaf pine forests and coastal scrub near Savannah and is classified as threatened as conservationists work to protect its habitat.

Mayor Van R. Johnson, II and City Manager Jay Melder will host Savannah at Night, a community event on Tuesday, Sept.

15 at Savannah High School (400 Pennsylvania Ave) that features a resident meeting from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and exhibits from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.

Communities are taking varied actions on data center proposals.

Savannah approved a 155-day pause and will vote today on an ordinance to block projects requiring 10+ megawatts while nearby counties advance or pause similar plans.