Good morning, Savannah.

Safe Shelter tied purple ribbons around trees in Forsyth Park on Thursday morning to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month; City Hall was lit in purple at 7 p.m. that evening to honor survivors.

A Savannah woman rebuilt her life after leaving an abusive relationship and finding hope at Parker's House for Women from Union Mission.

During her 90-day stay, empowerment classes by Dr. Karen Alston helped her secure her own apartment.

Early Thursday, a fire on Broughton Street forced hotel guests to evacuate and impacted six downtown businesses including Milan Day Spa, which suffered a total loss; firefighters closed one block as they investigated the cause — no injuries were reported.

Morgan Rae Boutique opened its second location at the corner of West Congress + Jefferson streets in City Market on Thursday morning; owner Morgan Hammock, a Savannah native who launched her first store seven years ago, cut the ribbon to mark the occasion.

Alee Shriners Haunted House is open today and every Friday and Saturday in October at 100 Eisenburg Drive in Savannah.

Guests must pass a security screening and have their bags searched for a safe visit.

A new UGA study shows that the Port of Savannah supports nearly one in eight jobs and drives over $180 billion in annual sales, keeping our local economy strong today.

The Georgia Ports Authority will invest $5 billion to expand facilities and create more jobs in Coastal Georgia.

A crowd of 200 cheered as Ossie, a rescued 3-year-old loggerhead sea turtle and former debris ambassador, was released into the Atlantic at Tybee Island’s North Beach on Saturday, Sept.

26. Staff fitted the turtle with a satellite tracker to share updates on its movements & boost ocean conservation awareness.

Coastal Health District will offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings this October at sites across Coastal counties, including a Midtown clinic on Oct.

26 in Savannah where appointments are required.

On Oct. 1, Bunny’s Heroes launched a breast cancer campaign in Pooler at Tanger Outlets that turned Savannah pink.

A pink-wrapped Lincoln Aviator traveled local roads as a moving billboard inviting community signatures and donations via QR codes to Keepers of the Flame (nonprofit aiding those affected by breast cancer).

Paint the Town Pink hosted by St. Joseph's/Candler was held on Oct.

1 at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion — it raised awareness and funds for no-cost breast health services for uninsured and underinsured women.

Savannah Christian volleyball coach Julie Jones reached 900 wins Thursday after 29 years of building one of the state’s top programs.

She was honored during a ceremony recognizing her milestone.

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.