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The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society is hosting its 21st Buddy Walk on Oct.

17 at Forsyth Park, where families will enjoy live music and a mile-long walk — opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. with activities until 2 p.m. as proceeds support local Down syndrome programs.

Residents will help shape Montgomery Cross Road as the city presents improvement options Tuesday, Oct.

20 at 6 p.m. at STEM Academy at Bartlett — proposals include new multi-use trails, landscaping, lighting, and bicycle-friendly features.

Yesterday, Visit Savannah's Tour and Travel Council met at Front Porch Improv to network, share updates, announce community initiatives and explore collaboration opportunities.

The meeting strengthened local tourism + set the stage for future partnerships.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch carrying NASA’s CRS-35 resupply mission streaked across the predawn sky above Tybee Island on Tuesday, Oct.

13, creating a glowing 'space jellyfish' that lit up the horizon as a colorful sunrise emerged over the Atlantic.

The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations to honor local businesses, entrepreneurs + community advocates with awards in categories such as Small Business, Hospitality, and Community Involvement.

Submit nominations by Dec. 14 at 11:59 p.m. to recognize those making a difference.

Chamber members are invited to attend a luncheon at Savannah Technical College on Tuesday, Nov.

3 from 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. to learn practical hiring strategies for recruiting and retaining veterans and military spouses; the event is hosted by the Chamber Industry Council in partnership with SEDA and RISE.

Fifteen local entrepreneurs completed the 12-week Launch Savannah accelerator on Tuesday, Oct.

13. The program helped small and minority business owners build skills in finance & marketing while awarding certificates, scholarships, and one-year Chamber memberships.

Visit Savannah’s Anjuli King attended the SITE TX Roadshow last month (with stops in Austin, Fort Worth and Dallas) to connect with planners who could book up to 400 hotel rooms on peak nights in Savannah and Chatham County.

She shared market updates and highlighted the region’s hospitality pipeline for 2027 and beyond.

Advertisers can reserve spots in the 2027 Official Destination Guide, which will reach visitors through 450,000 printed copies and online listings at local centers (with over 100,000 mailed directly).

Ad space closes Tuesday, Oct. 20 and those interested should contact Jane Townsend at Savannah Magazine.

Santa’s little helpers at Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee Island are planning seasonal digital content to showcase holiday events from Nov.

21 to Jan. 1 — local businesses can submit events, offers, and menus to earn a free Holiday Pass.

Kindergarten teacher Mandy Goff of Ebenezer Elementary was named First District RESA Literacy Teacher of the Year during Tuesday's ceremony in Rincon.

As a 29-year teacher, she earned $1,500 plus $500 for classroom supplies for boosting student literacy.

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is investigating an incident at Beach High School where a principal physically contacted a student; the administrator was removed and reassigned to a role with no student contact until the review is complete.

Since 1973, the Caretta Research Project has monitored loggerhead sea turtles on Wassaw Island, and in 2026 teams recorded 377 nests on the refuge as part of a record 4,292 Georgia nesting events.

In July, researchers worked overnight collecting genetic samples to track turtle health and guide conservation.

JC Lewis Primary Health Care supported the 2026 Allstate SEC Volleyball Tournament as a local contributor on Oct.

13 — the investment helps bring the event back to Savannah and benefits athletes, fans and local businesses.

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.

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.