Good morning, Savannah.

Animal shelters in Savannah are facing severe overcrowding as fewer adoptions and rising living costs force pet owners to give up their animals; Bryan County Animal Services held an adoption event Saturday featuring six dogs and one cat.

Local managers urge spaying, neutering and fostering to ease shelter strain — a challenge matching a national trend.

Renegade Paws Rescue received generous donations to repair storm damage and add needed features to its yard.

The rescue upgraded the site with a grass space, play equipment, and a puppy pool—meant to make pets feel safer and help boost adoptions.

Pooler neighborhoods continue to face flooding as August rains leave yards, streets, and even storage units filled with water, causing residents like Irven Williams to suffer major losses.

City officials and HOAs dispute responsibility for cleaning and maintaining drainage systems—while long-term projects such as widening canals and building a nine-acre retention lake move slowly.

Today, HunterMaclean a law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island welcomed three new associates who had served as summer associates last year—Suah Jang joins the Employment and Litigation Practice Groups.

Symphona Technology announced today that Amy Green has joined its Savannah office as Business Development Coordinator—she will work to strengthen client relationships and support business growth in the area.

Firefighters, first responders and other participants climbed the steps at Enmarket Arena—reenacting 110 flights from the World Trade Center—to honor those who died on 9/11/2001.

Today, GHS is hosting a special Constitution Day exhibit showing Georgia’s role in America’s founding by featuring Abraham Baldwin’s annotated draft of the US Constitution—one of about 12 copies—and Revolutionary-era artifacts including a drum, a powder horn inscribed 'Don't tread on me', duel pistols and a map of the 1779 Siege of Savannah.

Club One in Savannah has run weekly drag shows for over forty years at one of the club’s three levels on Jefferson Street—its live performances continue to entertain local fans.

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum announced an October lecture series titled Monsters and Manuscripts that will explore history, horror and the occult with lectures examining Progressive Era society.

The series will feature three sessions with a garden reception following each lecture — providing local professionals, retirees, college students and cultural enthusiasts the chance to meet the speakers.

A bridge maintenance project in Bryan County caused delays on I-95 North at Exit 87 starting Sept.

9, with three lanes shifting left and reduced to one lane from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.—drivers are advised to slow down in the work zone.

The Georgia Department of Health inspected restaurants in Chatham County from Sept.

3 to Sept. 9, 2025 and found that Wee Molly's Fish & Chips mobile unit in Savannah scored 88 after inspectors saw raw eggs stored improperly and food on the floor—while Etang Sav Noodle Inc. scored 75 after blocked sinks and raw meat near ready-to-eat foods were noted.

Georgia residents who use the government marketplace will face sharp insurance rate hikes next year as companies cite federal budget cuts and the end of COVID tax credits—putting self-employed and service workers at risk of losing coverage.

2025 Global Business Summit

9 AM – 1 PM — World Trade Center Savannah — Registration required — Explore global business opportunities at this inaugural summit in Savannah.

Yachtley Crew Concert

8-10 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theatre — Tickets starting at $202 — Experience the Titans of soft rock in a night of nostalgia and high-energy entertainment.

The Frank Callen Classic Pickleball Tournament

4-8 p.m. — Chatham Racquet Club — $100 entry — Compete in a thrilling pickleball tournament while supporting the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club.

Oktoberfest Celebration 2025

12-8:30 p.m. — Service Brewing Co. — Special beer releases — Celebrate the start of Oktoberfest with German-style beers and delicious food.

Mario Live Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of R&B artist Mario as he performs live.

Savannah Oktoberfest 2025

4-11 p.m. — Pour Larry's — Ticket required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with drinks, food, and live music at a top bar venue.

7th Annual Oatland Island Wildlife Center Photography Competition

3 PM — Oatland Island Wildlife Center — Entry fees applicable — Celebrate coastal nature with a showcase of stunning photography.

Savannah Georgia Interest Night

6-8 p.m. — Rivers and Glen Trading Co. — RSVP encouraged — Explore forest management and conservation efforts for American Woodcock with guest speakers and a whiskey tasting.

Wellness Day @ Tanger Outlets: Sponsored by Savannah Age Management Medicine

Join us for Wellness Day at Tanger Outlets in Pooler, sponsored by Savannah Age Management Medicine, in celebration of health, community, and breast cancer awareness. Begin your morning with yoga on the green, enjoy active demonstrations, and explore a showcase of local wellness vendors and healthcare providers, all promoting healthy living and preventative care.

Flute Wine Festival

3-9 p.m. — Forsyth Park Playground — Varied ticket pricing — Indulge in exquisite wines and enjoy live music in a scenic outdoor setting.