Good morning, Savannah.

Registration is open for the 21st Annual Buddy Walk at Forsyth Park on Oct.

17, with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. and a one-mile walk to support programs for individuals with Down syndrome & their families.

Savannah Alderwoman Linda Wilder-Bryan hosted the Men and Women of Action Dinner at Savannah Civic Center on Saturday, Oct.

3 to honor local officials, the county sheriff, and police chief as Sheroes and Heroes, celebrating Lawrence LB4 Bryan IV’s birthday and noting a $5000 donation to Community Housing Services Agency.

Fifteen local entrepreneurs completed the 12-week Launch Savannah accelerator Tuesday and earned certificates, business services scholarships, Chamber memberships + a donated laptop while building key business skills through the Economic Development Department.

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport earned the No. 1 ranking in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for the seventh straight year on Oct.

7, and travel readers recognized the airport for its strong commitment to service.

The 75th Savannah Greek Festival brings Greek food, music, dancing and shopping to locals today through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Paul’s Hellenic Center (14 W.

Anderson St).

Picnic at Dorchester Academy is scheduled for Sunday, Oct.

18, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the historic site in Midway where live blues artist Jontavious Willis will perform; guests can bring a picnic and enter a contest + bid in a dessert auction to support the landmark.

Visitors can enjoy a scenic walk through Telfair Square in Savannah that highlights local art, history, and Southern charm among museums (shaded paths add to the experience).

St. Philip Monumental A.M.E.

Church will host Savannah State University Day on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 10 AM as part of homecoming week. University President Dr. Jermaine Whirl will speak (with musical performances and refreshments provided) during the celebration.

Savannah Classical Academy will operate under an eight-year charter renewal but will remain capped at 640 students after a school board debate — growth remains on hold until future increases are proven.

Board members say the cap may be reviewed if the school shows sustained enrollment growth.

At 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Coastal Middle School hosted a ceremony where State School Superintendent Richard Woods presented John Hancock Award banners to five schools (each with 90% cursive proficiency) for their achievement in Savannah-Chatham County.

The Greater Savannah Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. inducted six high school girls into its R.I.S.E.

Mentoring Program on Sept. 2 at St. Philip Monumental AME Church. The program aims to empower young women with leadership, education, and community ties + hands-on mentoring.

Tybee Island recorded a record 59 sea turtle nests this season, up from 35 in 2022, showing a steady recovery of the animal population along our coast.

The City of Savannah announced Wednesday morning that Forsyth Park will get a new Gathering Space with seating, shade trees, landscaping and improved access.

Work will start in October with tree pruning, removal of old playground equipment and grading at the park's north end (input was gathered in November 2025).

Bunny's Heroes campaign has a pink Lincoln Aviator touring Savannah during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support patients by collecting signatures & donations through QR codes.

Mark Grainger Quality Autos provides the vehicle for Keepers of the Flame campaign, which brings the community together & inspires hope.

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.