Good morning, Savannah.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 660 will host a flag retirement ceremony today at 10 a.m. at 5115 Ogeechee Road, inviting residents to retire worn flags either in person or by drop off at the VFW Post 660 Canteen (open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.).

Second Harvest is hosting a drive-thru food pantry distribution today from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Groves High School in Garden City, offering fresh produce, protein and non-perishables to about 500 households—organized with the American Red Cross and the local school system.

More than 400 national leaders gathered at Plant Riverside Friday night in Savannah to honor public service and celebrate Mayor Van Johnson with a Spirit and Legacy of Leadership Award at the NFBPA Leadership Awards Gala, themed When Leadership Matters Most, at the JW Marriott, supporting mentorship and leadership programs.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 660 is holding a flag retirement ceremony today at 10 a.m. at 5115 Ogeechee Rd to educate the public on proper flag disposal methods (via a controlled burn) and remember the flag's meaning.

Business founders and Launch Savannah participants will be celebrated at their graduation ceremony on Oct.

6 in Savannah, marking the end of a 12-week accelerator program run by the Economic Development Department in partnership with Startup Savannah & the Small Business Assistance Corporation.

SCAD Savannah Film Festival will run Oct.

24–31 in downtown theaters, showing over 160 films and hosting award ceremonies and panels, including a discussion with Keanu Reeves about his comic series BRZRKR (among other features).

SCAD has completed an 11-acre backlot—featuring working sets, a town hall, motel, and a 9,000-sqft soundstage—to boost hands-on learning and professional productions in Savannah.

Savannah Classical Academy was named a 2026 Title I Distinguished School by the Georgia Department of Education for the third straight year.

The school is the only one in Chatham County to earn the honor based on high English and math scores from last school year.

The interchange at I-516 and Veterans Parkway was dedicated to honor former mayor Edna Jackson.

State Rep. Carl Gilliard hosted a ceremony at St. Philip A.M.E. Church and led a motorcade to the dedication site.

The Live Oak Neighborhood Association will meet on Oct.

12 from 6:00 to 7 p.m. at the Savannah Impact Center (2005 Waters Avenue) to discuss local issues as aldermen, police and other public officials attend.

Georgia’s Medical Cannabis Commission voted on new rules for medical cannabis delivery, and the secretary of state's office is expected to issue a final decision by the end of October, which could boost access for rural and sick patients using services like USPS + FedEx.

Tanger Outlets Savannah hosts a monthlong fundraiser for breast cancer research, featuring a garden party running today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Pooler location where shoppers can donate $10 online + receive TangerPink savings passes.

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.