Good morning, Savannah.

The city is hosting a community meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at STEM Academy to request public feedback on redesign plans for Montgomery Cross Road from Sallie Mood Drive & Abercorn Street.

Proposed improvements include better lighting, sidewalks, bike lanes, and expanding the Tide to Town urban trail.

Wag-O-Ween returns to downtown Savannah on Saturday, Oct.

24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, drawing over 2,000 dogs & 5,000 participants for trick-or-treat stops, vendor booths, and wiener dog races at Pulaski Square and throughout the area. Funds raised will support local animal rescues and community spay and neuter services.

Chamber members can join a free session hosted by the UGA Small Business Development Center today to learn how to become vendors for film and TV productions in the region — covering vendor registration, product promotion and order management to boost their business reach.

Visit Savannah will soon install new welcome messages at the Amtrak station to greet train travelers (an idea that came from a rail trip to Charleston) as they arrive for a final stop or a brief visit.

Drivers in downtown Savannah should plan for delays as the annual SCAD Film Festival prompts scheduled street closures from Oct.

23-31. Several streets including East Broughton Lane and Abercorn Street will close at set times (starting Oct. 19) and vehicles in no-parking zones (subject to towing) must use alternate routes.

This weekend, Savannah will host comedy at Davenport House, a Wag-O-Ween dog trick-or-treat (for local pets), a free family art day at the Jepson Center and Savannah Pride downtown.

Savannah State University shared its progress during the Oct.

13 State of the University address, noting that 72% of graduates work in Georgia and outlining plans to boost local workforce partnerships to better align student skills with business needs.

Civis Foundation is investing $7 million in housing projects in Savannah, with funds allocated to restore the historic Kiah House.

Hilton says a new Hilton-managed hotel will be constructed next to the Savannah Convention Center.

The project is set to begin soon as plans are finalized.

Pat Mathis Construction and Thomas & Hutton are supporting the 2026 Allstate SEC Women’s Volleyball Tournament to bring championship action to Savannah.

The Savannah Sports Council and Visit Savannah say this local backing shows the community’s commitment to women’s athletics.

After defeating Bryan County 25–8, 25–4, 25–9 on Tuesday, Oct.

20, Savannah Arts advanced to the Elite Eight in the GHSA state playoffs thanks to junior Ellie Ayala’s leadership, and the Panthers will face the quarterfinal winner on Saturday, Oct. 24.

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.