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The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society will host its 21st annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, Oct.

17 at Forsyth Park to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and raise funds for local outreach services. Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. with a one-mile walk and family activities until 2 p.m.

Savannah hosts the Banana Ball Playoffs from Thursday, Oct.

1 to Sunday, Oct. 4, featuring player meet-and-greets at City Market and Plant Riverside District, a Food Truck Festival at Eastern Wharf, and live game broadcasts at Service Brewing Co. (Local spots offer banana-themed promotions and free perks.)

On November 12, the Chamber will host its annual Veterans Day Tribute and Military Briefing Luncheon at the Air Dominance Center (304 Oelschig Drive) in Savannah.

MG Richard Wilson, the 44th Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard, will present updates on defense forces and regional economic impact.

Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, was named 2026 Georgian of the Year at a ceremony at Grayson Stadium — recognizing his team's work turning a small startup into a fan-first baseball experience.

Savannah and Tybee Island offer widely photographed spots including historic squares, River Street, beaches & landmarks such as Johnson Square and the Tybee Island Light Station.

The guide helps locals explore these popular sites.

A retrospective look at River Street reveals its change from a busy working waterfront to a vibrant event space as the archive from Sept.

29 highlights key moments in its evolution.

Water Lantern Festival returns on Saturday, Oct.

3 at Lake Mayer Park. Gates open (4:30 p.m.) and at sunset attendees release personalized lanterns with messages of hope, complemented by live music, food trucks, yard games, a scavenger hunt and the debut Radiant Tour.

The inaugural Tybee Seafood Fest will take place on Tybee Island from November 8–15, featuring a week-long restaurant celebration, an Oyster Roast & Lowcountry Boil on November 13 at Hotel Tybee to benefit HUGS, and a main festival on November 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Georgia drivers saw relief at the pump after the gas tax suspension went into effect just after midnight Tuesday; the order cuts regular gas by 33.3 cents & diesel by 37.3 cents and will run through Oct.

29.

Savannah-Chatham Public Schools reported an 87.8% graduation rate for the class of 2026, with 2,292 of 2,611 students earning their diplomas today.

Officials praised the achievement as a result of strong community, educator, and student efforts.

A new statewide framework was announced by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to help schools assess and manage concerning behavior early.

Savannah schools will soon have access and may join BTAM training sessions to connect students with needed community resources.

Governor Kemp suspended Georgia’s motor fuel tax for 30 days — from September 29 to October 29 — to help ease fuel costs for local businesses, though companies should monitor pump prices as market rates fluctuate.

At participating Chick-fil-A restaurants, chocolate chip cookie sales on Tuesday raised funds for CURE Childhood Cancer to support research and treatments for young patients.

The fundraiser (held from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.) supported Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Georgia Air, a Savannah-based HVAC company, recommends setting fall thermostats to 68 degrees to balance comfort & energy efficiency.

Keeping indoor temperatures near the outdoor level may lower energy bills and reduce HVAC strain.

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.