Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Good morning, Savannah.
Winn Army Community Hospital and Naval Hospital Beaufort will play a flag football game Oct.
31 at Memorial Stadium with kickoff at 11 a.m. The free event will feature health information booths, military recruiters, an Army static display & a trunk-or-treat for children.
Tesla and Pilot Travel Center unveiled six new megachargers at a heavy-duty charging site in Ellabell on Thursday to help trucking fleets reduce fuel costs along I-16, and more posts are planned later this year (across additional states) as part of a larger expansion.
Savannah will honor Mary Davis, lead singer of The S.O.S.
Band, with an intersection dedication Monday at 11 a.m. at the State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue junction (a tribute that marks her musical legacy and inspiring recovery after a stroke).
On Friday, Oct. 9, Coastal Heritage Society hosted its annual Battlefield Memorial March to honor soldiers who fought in the 1779 Battle of Savannah.
Participants retraced their historic route along West Boundary Street and Louisville Road—ending at Battlefield Memorial Park for a memorial stone dedication as part of America 250.
Savannah author JoAnn Kisler has released a holiday book — Thought Menu — that offers 365 daily positive messages for anyone facing stress or loneliness.
The book also makes a thoughtful gift to boost encouragement during the season.
The Port of Savannah reported record shipping volumes in September, and the city is hosting public engagement for its Savannah MOVES plan.
The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia released the Georgia Girl Report yesterday.
The report examines girls' health, mental health, social, digital, physical and academic needs and calls for adult champions while panelists shared findings to guide lawmakers and leaders on needed investments.
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School Board approved an eight-year charter renewal for Savannah Classical Academy while keeping the enrollment cap at 640 (the academy had asked for a 10-year renewal and raised cap) and the renewal is set to begin July 2027.
Georgia beaches recorded a record 4,292 loggerhead turtle nests this nesting season (up from 358 in 2004) as hundreds of volunteers monitored the coast from Cumberland to Tybee Island from May to August.
Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall tonight or early today as a Category 2 storm near the Florida-Alabama border, leaving Savannah with a rip current risk, heavy rain, and gusty winds.
A state of emergency was declared last night — officials expect conditions to improve by the weekend's end.
Fort Stewart is renovating five barracks to upgrade living quarters for over 400 soldiers with improved HVAC, private bedrooms, in-unit laundry, and kitchens.
The first 68 soldiers are expected to move into their updated rooms within days as they tour the new accommodations.
The historic Savannah Cotton Exchange sold for $8.2 million and will be transformed into a natural history museum.
Renovators plan to restore the River Street façade and add a glass storefront — a nod to its heritage.
On Oct. 9, Benedictine's Eron Mallard had six receptions for 210 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Jenkins.
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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