Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of October.
Good morning, Savannah.
The Children’s Museum of Pooler is hosting its inaugural Great Pumpkin Carve-Off fundraiser in partnership with YMCA of Coastal Georgia’s West Chatham Branch as part of its Community Trunk-or-Treat.
The family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at West Chatham YMCA in Pooler.
Savannah and O.C. Welch Golf Properties marked the 100th anniversary of Bacon Park Municipal Golf Course Friday with a community event that honored Willis (Shorty) Cooper, a longtime mentor.
The celebration featured live music (and food trucks plus a fireworks show) for families.
Savannah alderwoman Linda Wilder-Bryan hosted her annual dinner at Savannah Civic Center on Tuesday night, honoring local state and city officials, the sheriff, police chief and community leaders (Sheroes and Heroes) from Savannah and Chatham County.
Fort McAllister State Historic Park (3894 Fort McAllister Road) will host a two-day winter muster and battle reenactment on Dec.
11 and Dec. 12; visitors can tour military camps, see living history displays, and watch a reenactment at 4:40 p.m.
Ralston College is hosting its fourth Sophia Lectures featuring Dr. Larry Arnn on Nov.
19 — the event will invite community members to explore big ideas at campus.
Savannah State University hosted Pack Payne Hall on Saturday afternoon to showcase teacher preparation, literacy and STEM labs offered by its Hyundai College of Education (the event also honored military service members, recognized cancer survivors, and promoted cancer awareness).
Savannah leaders honored former Mayor Edna Jackson (65th mayor) at St. Phillip AME Church when they dedicated the Mayor Edna B.
Jackson Interchange at I-516 and Veterans Parkway. The city also announced a Share Your Story event on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for community members.
Pebble Beach, a recipe featuring award-winning flowers, was named the 2027 Proven Winners National Recipe of the Year at the summer plant trials on Oct.
2 — a recognition that spotlights fresh ideas in garden design.
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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