Good morning, Savannah.

This Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., Peace in the Park at Daffin Park will feature a peace walk, live entertainment, a human peace sign and Peacebuilder Awards (recognizing community leaders) in a free, family-friendly celebration.

On September 25, the City of Savannah joined Mercy Housing Southeast (MHSE) to celebrate the renovation and rededication of Heritage Place Apartments in the historic Cuyler-Brownville neighborhood.

City officials said the council has prioritized affordable housing projects.

Forsyth Park tennis courts have been renovated and are now open daily from dawn to 9 p.m. with lighting from 6 to 9 p.m. The upgrade, which replaced worn courts, fencing and surfaces as part of the Recreation Reimagined initiative, finished Sept.

25.

Latest 2026 data shows Weyerhaeuser leads private timberland owners in Georgia with 579,000 acres compared to others and manages 10.4 million acres nationwide after merging with Plum Creek in 2016; the company uses its lands for wood production, conservation, and recreation.

Pooler's National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force honored 102-year-old WWII veteran Walter Okrongley on Tuesday—when France’s consul general awarded him the Legion of Honor for his service caring for over 13,000 wounded soldiers during World War II.

Tonight, Savannah hosts a big-screen celebration honoring Dolly Parton with a screening of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, where guests can dress in glamorous, Dolly-inspired outfits; ticket prices range from free for SCAD Card holders to $5 for students, military, and seniors (and $8 for the general public).

Eastern Wharf will host its third annual Food Truck Festival on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 1 to 6 p.m. at The Park at Eastern Wharf on 102 Port St., where 28 trucks will serve American dishes & international flavors.

On Friday, Sept. 25, the State Board of Education approved an increase in student enrollment at Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School — following a prior decision by the Savannah-Chatham Board in August.

The move allows the school to serve more local families.

Tonight, HUGS is hosting a casino night fundraiser at American Legion Post 135 (7 to 11 p.m.) featuring live music, casino games and a silent auction to support affordable mental health and addiction recovery services in Savannah.

Healthy Savannah and the Chatham Food Policy Council will use $110,000 from a Nutrition Access, Affordability, and Education grant (provided by the African American Mayors Association and American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America) to launch expanded efforts against food insecurity in Savannah starting in 2027.

Local high school football games went live under the lights on Friday, Sept.

25 as top teams including Richmond Hill, South Effingham and Bethesda competed in key matchups across the Greater Savannah area. Live updates were provided so fans could follow the action.

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.