Good morning, Savannah.

Chatham County firefighters practice safe entry into cluttered homes today as they navigate hazards like falling debris + soot during training sessions; the department will run Fire Prevention Week until Sat, Oct.

10 to boost community fire safety.

Today, the Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce marks its 10th anniversary with the Black & Blues Gala & Annual Meeting, a sold-out event that unites local business leaders in celebration.

Maizal Cafe opens today in Savannah as Marisol Borrego introduces her grandmother's arepa recipe, bringing a taste of Colombia to the community.

The new business will serve locals and visitors with an authentic menu & warm service.

Recess, a new luxury lifestyle hotel and clubhouse in the Historic District, opened yesterday at 7 East Congress Street—offering guests a boutique experience with dining, coworking space, spa and gym.

The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire will host a virtual session called REALM (Resilience Enhancement and Leadership Model) on Tuesday, Oct.

6 from 9 a.m. to noon to teach practical strategies for managing stress and building better teams for healthier workplaces.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources extended the wild oyster harvest closure past Sept.

30 because coastal waters remain above 81 degrees and may boost Vibrio risk. Farmed oysters remain available under strict safety rules – wild oysters will reopen when temperatures drop.

Huxsie Scott will be honored today at Savannah State University when Rep. Carl Gilliard hosts a bridge dedication at 10 a.m. in the Edna Branch Jackson Ballroom (the bridge over the CSX railroad in Chatham County is now named for Scott).

Healthy Savannah will use a new $110,000 grant to help the Food Policy Council launch healthier food access plans in Chatham County starting in 2027 (including community gardens and expanded SNAP doubling).

City leaders directed most of the $125,000 Nutrition Access grant awarded in 2025 toward these efforts.

Savannah area high school football teams competed Friday in Week 7, with wins for Calvary Day, Bradwell, Liberty County, South Effingham and Bethesda.

Key players hit milestones + record scores while teams prepare for upcoming matchups later this week.

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.