Good morning, Savannah.

Elevate Savannah will host its 4th annual Leadership Awards Dinner on Thursday, Oct.

15 at 6 p.m. at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees Garden — the nonprofit will honor community leaders Helen Downing, Dr. Shirley James, and Dr. Jermaine Whirl while supporting local youth through mentorship programs.

United Way of the Coastal Empire welcomed a slate of local leaders who began serving on its 2026-27 board of directors on July 1 (including members from Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long counties) to guide efforts that strengthen local support.

The Mediation Center marks 40 years with the 5th annual Peace in the Park event on Sunday, Sept.

27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Daffin Park (featuring a peace walk, music, food trucks and Peacebuilder Awards) to bring the community together.

The Historic Savannah Branch NAACP hosts a meeting on Sunday, Sept.

27 at 4 p.m. at Central Missionary Baptist Church (738 Hitch Drive) where Police Chiefs Gunther and Hadley present crime statistics and community initiatives while nominating a committee for the November 18 election; the event is public.

The Savannah Area Chamber is hosting its record Business Expo and Business Connection today at Kehoe Iron Works from 3 to 7 p.m.—a free event that lets community members discover vendors, job opportunities, and local partnerships.

The Savannah Pooler indie Creators Expo will take place Saturday, Sept.

26 and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Ballroom on Bull. The bi-annual event will feature panels, live drawing demos & a costume contest to showcase independent art and pop culture.

On Friday, Sept. 4, Discover Black Savannah hosted a summit at Enmarket Arena where Rep. Carl Gilliard received the State of Black Tourism Recognition Award; on Saturday, Sept.

5, the organization held the Soul and Flavor Food Truck Fest on Eastern Wharf, drawing hundreds for food, music and entertainment.

Nettie’s Child Music and Management, LLC announced The Therapy Tour, a ten-city gospel concert series featuring Anthony Brown & group therAPy and Maurette Brown Clark.

The tour begins on Oct. 2 at Transformation Center Church in Savannah and will visit stops in Freeport, Mobile, Charlotte, and more cities.

Fai Laci (discovered via LinkedIn) will perform their debut album at a free concert in Forsyth Park today after industry reps noticed the band's tracks online.

The Chatham Retired Educators Association launched its 2026–2027 program year on Monday, Sept.

14 at Luxe Elite Event Center on East DeRenne Avenue as retired educators gathered for fellowship, recognition, and planning; the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m.

Savannah restaurants and bars host fall food and drink events this week, including a Hawaiian luau at The Peregrin on Sept.26 from 6 to 9 p.m.—Other highlights feature a new cafe at Telfair Museums and seasonal celebrations at Waving Girl Rooftop, Kimpton Brice and Two Tides Brewing Company.

Community leaders celebrated the completion of 88 new and renovated affordable homes on Florance Street in the Cuyler-Brownsville Historic District Wednesday; the project (by Mercy Housing Southeast, U.S. Bank, and the Cuyler-Brownsville Neighborhood Association) will protect affordable housing for longtime residents.

Benedictine announced that twins Noah & Landen Harris committed to play baseball at Florida as the team builds on a strong state semifinal run from last year.

Their choice strengthens the college-bound talent expected to propel the team toward a title this season.

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.