Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, Savannah.
Forsyth Park tennis courts reopened on Sept.
25 after a three-month renovation that added new asphalt, surfacing and updated fencing for improved playability. The courts are open daily from dawn until 9 p.m. and are part of the city’s Recreation Reimagined initiative.
Pre-K teacher Stacey Leonard (with 16 years at Blandford Elementary) uses play-based learning to help children build communication and problem-solving skills for kindergarten.
Her approach boosts exploration and emotional growth in each class.
Siera Robinson (fourth-grade teacher at Windsor Forest Elementary) is this week’s WTOC Top Teacher after devoting over a decade to preparing students for fifth grade and beyond.
Savannah Morning News has named Stephanie Castellano as its new environment and climate change reporter today—she will cover issues like inland flooding and coastal erosion while highlighting local efforts to boost sustainability as a Florida native with a background in English and ecology.
Gov. Kemp suspended the state's gas tax effective today at 12:01 a.m., easing fuel costs for drivers.
The order, which also lifts commercial vehicle weight limits, lets drivers save 33.3 cents per gallon on regular gasoline (37.3 cents on diesel) through late October.
The Beach Institute and Savannah African Art Museum will host a free women’s health chat in the museum courtyard on Saturday, Oct.
10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Medical professionals and hospital representatives will share advice on preventive care and managing chronic illness.
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Savannah partnered with Lo-Cost Pharmacy to provide free flu shots at the office on Sept.
28 — helping staff protect their health before cold and flu season sets in.
Twelve Chick-fil-A restaurants in Coastal Georgia donate chocolate chunk cookie sales today (6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.) to CURE Childhood Cancer to fund pediatric research and support affected families.
Liberty Regional Medical Center & Red Cross are hosting a community blood drive on Friday, Oct.
9. The event gives local residents a chance to donate blood to help support patients needing surgeries, cancer treatments, and emergency care.
Homeowners can expect to see increased pests as cooler weather arrives; experts note stink bugs, wasps, and rodents seek shelter inside.
Residents should repair screens, seal cracks + fix entry points to reduce fall infestations.
A new commercial district is planned in Richmond Hill with several businesses coming to South Bryan.
The area will include a golf cart shop, pizza place, nail salon and more to serve the growing local market.
The Row — a new commercial district at Exit 82 off I-95 South — brings new dining, retail and services to the Heartwood community, with Keller Wood Fire Pizza planning to open in November and Hawg’s Motorsports and FedEx serving Richmond Hill soon.
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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