Good morning, Savannah.

Forsyth Farmers’ Market will host its Fall Harvest Picnic on Sunday, Oct.

11 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Daffin Park near Victory Drive & Waters Avenue, featuring local food, live music, and children’s activities that support community outreach.

The Tourism Leadership Council is launching SAV6, a community-wide customer service initiative, with actor-led training sessions scheduled for Tuesday, Oct.

6 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah from 10 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m. Businesses can register their staff for ($30) per participant.

The Tourism Leadership Council will host the September Connection Luncheon at Vic’s on the River on Thursday, Sept.

17, where Savannah Bananas Director of Baseball Operations Adam Virant (Coach Viro) will discuss the team's rise since 2021 and growing national profile.

Purses With Care will provide free diapers + wipes to local families at Hudson Hill Community Center on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Families can receive items on a first-come, first-served basis during National Diaper Need Awareness Week.

Leopold’s Ice Cream will open a new shop in the Starland District at 2400 Bull Street in the coming weeks.

The chain, which began in 1919, expands its presence and currently operates a downtown parlor & a Whitemarsh Island location.

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop on Oct.

8 to expand federal contracting with Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield at the Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District (1520 W. Bryan St.). Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

On Sept. 14, more than 6,000 people attended Savannah State University's HBCU Battle of the Bands, where nine college marching bands showcased music and school pride at the university stadium.

The event offered a vibrant look at the HBCU experience for prospective students and community members.

The Port of Savannah moved 529,523 twenty-foot container units in August, with exports rising 4.2 percent to 117,242 TEUs and imports increasing 1.5 percent to 265,859 TEUs, a nearly flat performance compared to last year (data from the same month).

SCAD is launching its new audition-only Vocal Performance BFA program this fall with Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste directing.

The program trains students for careers in stage, film, and television (supporting SCAD’s creative legacy) while Batiste mentors aspiring artists (he has Southern roots).

Last week, teams from the Savannah Area Chamber, RISE, and the Chatham Educational Alliance met with 200 community partners at the public school system to discuss the district’s new six-year strategic plan 'Unlimited Possibilities,' which calls on business leaders to mentor students through the VISTA program.

Savannah endocrinologist Dr. Carolyn Nelson of St. Joseph’s/Candler Physician Network advises residents to get routine prediabetes screenings and make lifestyle changes such as cutting sugary drinks (a local favorite) and increasing physical activity to lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Savannah will host the 2026 Allstate SEC Volleyball Tournament from Nov.

20 to 24, drawing teams, fans, and visitors to local venues. Local businesses can submit SEC-themed promotions through Visit Savannah and the Savannah Sports Council (which offers a toolkit for graphics and signage) to welcome tournament crowds.