Good morning, Savannah.

Savannah Police Department is hosting its annual Night Out on Tuesday, Oct.

6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2005 Waters Ave.—a free event with food, music and interactive activities to foster community bonds.

Savannah-area business owners with 5 to 500 employees can apply for a free half-day AI workshop on Oct.

22 hosted by the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and Anthropic (Claude AI) to build a no-code workflow; applications close on Oct. 15.

Parker's Kitchen will open its first Florida convenience store in late October (75970 William Burgess Blvd in Yulee) as it expands in the Southeast.

The company plans 12 Florida sites, including a truck stop, by the end of 2027 during its 50th anniversary celebration.

The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Business Expo and Business Connection tomorrow, Sept.

24 from 3–7 p.m. at Kehoe Iron Works—featuring over 80 local businesses, networking opportunities, food from nearby restaurants and door prizes for all.

Haunted attractions across Georgia open this fall, with Camp Blood in Carrollton beginning on Sept.

18 and 13 Stories Haunted House in Newnan starting on Sept. 25. In Savannah, Savannah Terrors offers ghost tours and haunted pub crawls year-round, with many events running through late October and November.

Haunted attractions open this fall with spooky events planned across Georgia.

Savannah residents can join in as local venues prepare to welcome guests during September and October.

Leadership Savannah's Class of 2026 spent Military Day on Sep.

22 learning about service and sacrifice with local military leaders. The program began at Hunter Army Airfield with Lt. Col. Kyle Stillwell and included a visit to Fort Stewart to honor soldiers (3rd Infantry Division) before completing the day with a CH-47 Chinook ride.

Savannah State University announced today the new John Lewis School of Public Policy and Social Sciences — a school designed to unite academic programs and honor Congressman John Lewis.

The school will prepare students for careers in public service.

Leadership Savannah graduates gathered at the Charles H.

Morris Center on Sept. 22 for the (Note to Self Part II) event where speakers like Judge Christopher Middleton encouraged reflection on leadership challenges and growth; sponsors Gulfstream Aerospace, Georgia Power, and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport supported the program.

NOAA Fisheries announced a three-day South Atlantic red snapper season from Oct.

9 through Oct. 11, and exempted permits let eligible anglers fish until Oct. 22 in state and federal waters — officials will review pilot data to decide if a December season is feasible.

Environmental groups contest a proposed repeal of Biden’s greenhouse gas rules for power plants in Georgia—if approved, emissions from facilities could nearly double, with legal challenges and a public comment period adding uncertainty to state energy plans.

Savannah Area Chamber members informed a final House study committee meeting last week on transportation — representatives from Peeples Industries, the Georgia Ports Authority and OmniTRAX explained how lower construction costs can spur investment.

Facility tours and a reception further connected lawmakers to local industry.

Georgia agriculture officials warn that residents should not sign contracts with pest control salespeople lacking a Georgia license (ask for proof) and instead report them to the Agriculture Department.

The warning follows 48 recent investigations into unlicensed door-to-door operators.

Savannah hosts the inaugural Banana Ball Championship League Playoffs from Oct.

1-4 at Historic Grayson Stadium and around the city — with player meet-and-greets, watch parties, and local promotions. Residents can download the free Playoff Pass to unlock deals and prizes throughout the weekend.

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.