Good morning, Savannah.

A family of three lost their home and vehicles in a house fire Saturday night in a Guyton subdivision; they escaped safely and are staying in a hotel while a community drive at Olde Towne Barbers in Springfield—102 North Laurel Street—collects donations like food gift cards, clothing, and pet supplies.

Modern Family Law expanded in Savannah and Alpharetta on Monday, Sept.

21 with new offices offering in-person and virtual consultations (24/7 client portal access) to help families manage divorce and custody issues.

SCAD Savannah Film Festival opens Oct.

24 at SCAD with a screening of A Talent for Murder and a Q&A featuring Helen Mirren, who will receive the Legend of Entertainment Award—festival passes are available now with tickets on sale Oct. 2.

Savannah State hosted its first Big HBCU Battle of the Bands yesterday as nine historically Black colleges competed with spirited musical performances in Savannah.

The event brought lively energy and community pride to the campus.

Savannah will host cultural events this week, including a Japanese ghost story film on Sept.

24 at Otis S. Johnson Ph. D. Cultural Arts Center, a Hispanic festival with fireworks on Sept. 25 at VyStar Pavilion, and a free anniversary reception at SCAD Museum of Art on Sept. 29.

Chase Henry of Hesse K-8 builds a supportive fifth-grade classroom in Savannah by using reading and writing to boost confidence among students, including many English-language learners.

Her lessons nurture creativity and community as students grow more independent.

Iconic Monarch butterflies are flying south through Savannah from late September to early October as they begin their journey from Canada & the northern U.S. toward the Gulf Coast and central Mexico; local experts suggest planting native milkweed to support the migration.

Chatham Area Transit is experiencing bus delays today due to a union dispute affecting service across key routes + officials say talks are underway to restore normal schedules soon.

Chatham Area Transit riders experienced delays on Monday as roughly 25 routes were affected when some drivers were suspended over a dispute about the new fingerprint time clock — union leaders warn that service disruptions could continue amid a staffing shortage.

Memorial Health’s NICU partners with March of Dimes during NICU Awareness Month to offer a support program for new parents; the unit recently expanded to 99 beds to better serve Southeast Georgia families (program marks its 25th anniversary this year).

Le Flaneur, a new French brasserie at Recess Hotel & Club, began dinner service on Sept.

20 in Savannah's Historic District and will offer all-day dining starting Oct. 1. The venue serves classics like escargot and steak frites (inspired by French cuisine) in a stylish setting.

Driver's License Clinic

Need help getting your suspended driver’s license reinstated? Georgia Legal Services Program and its partners are hosting a free Driver’s License Clinic for eligible Georgians on Thursday, Oct. 22. The clinic will provide legal support to help eligible individuals better understand their options for addressing a suspended driver’s license.