Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.
Good morning, Savannah.
Families gathered at Daffin Park on Saturday for the fourth annual Feed the Hungry fishing rodeo, a free event with fishing, music, and complimentary fried fish and barbecue.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources stocked the pond ahead of the event — boosting community fun.
The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire celebrated its Peace in the Park event at Daffin Park on Sept.
27, bringing community members together in a shared moment of reflection.
This week, the Chamber welcomed new members including Bandana Burger, Graze Craze, Office Evolution, Robbins Alloy Belinfante Littlefield LLC, and Savannah Skin & Wellness in Savannah.
They offer food & drink, flexible office space, and professional services, inviting community support among local businesses.
Mary Glenn Dillard earned her Professional Engineer license today under Hussey Gay Bell (a top local firm) and will advance her work on civil and water projects in the Savannah office.
WJCL 22 News presented Hispanic Heritage: The American Dream, a special that highlights Hispanic voices sharing personal stories about heritage, music + food, and family traditions.
The presentation explores diverse cultural ties in southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry, offering a unique perspective on community life.
United Way of the Coastal Empire named its 2026-27 board of directors and appointed Cindy Robinett as chair, with members beginning their term on July 1 to guide community efforts across Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty and Long counties.
The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine for people 50 and older in August, and Savannah pharmacies now offer the shot with limited supplies.
Residents are advised to check with local providers to confirm availability.
Savannah officials are weighing four ideas for the closed mall — a town center, sports hub, mixed-use community or neighborhood housing — and may use $18M in special tax revenue to guide a public-private partnership for redevelopment.
A new rental community called Maret Cove opened in Port Wentworth yesterday with 106 detached three–to–four-bedroom homes featuring a pool, fitness center, and pet park — just minutes from downtown Savannah.
The development serves workers from Gulfstream and the Port of Savannah with rents from $1,999 to $2,390.
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.
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