Good morning, Savannah.

Pounce Cat Cafe in downtown Savannah is running a pet food drive to help families affected by the government shutdown by collecting cat food, dog food and litter at 404 W.

Broughton St. daily between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. — owner Ashley Brooks said the drive aims to keep pets with their families during this period.

Elevate Savannah, a nonprofit that supports Chatham County Public Schools, raised over $200,000 at its Leadership Awards Dinner on October 16th at Kehoe Iron Works at the Trustees’ Garden (the event honored local leaders).

Paul Pressly and Paul Meyer (longtime board members) were recognized for their community service and leadership.

Ancil Jacques, owner of Swampy Appleseed Mushrooms, thanked the vendors at Forsyth Farmer's Market for bringing fresh food to a food desert—he praised their hard work and dedication to the community.

Savannah’s Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival will return soon to bring local vendors, traditional Jewish foods, and cultural activities—uniting community members in a celebration of heritage.

The event is set to offer a range of culinary and cultural experiences that highlight local traditions.

Savannah State alumna Nakia Stephens created the comedy drama Southern Fried Rice that premiered on KeyTV in October, drawing from her campus experiences at Savannah State.

The series follows a Korean American woman raised by Black parents at a fictional HBCU—exploring how cultural identity and creative freedom shape personal journeys.

A freeze warning is in effect from 9pm Monday to 9am Tuesday in Savannah as temperatures are set to drop to record lows with inland areas falling to the mid-20s and coastal spots reaching the low 30s.

Another freeze is possible Wednesday morning—residents should cover plants and ensure pets have a warm shelter.

Residents and officials in Pooler debated a $200,000 allocation for a new Downtown Development Authority - designed to revitalize Main Street - during a Monday night council meeting.

Some council members raised concerns about transparency and potential tax increases while city officials planned to activate the DDA in the coming fiscal year.

Downtown Savannah streets will close on Tuesday for the Veterans Day Parade beginning at 10 a.m. as police will start clearing the Abercorn staging area—from Park to Gwinnett—at 6 a.m. and restrict parking from 12:01 a.m. until traffic returns by 2 p.m.

The City of Tybee announced Friday it will offer free parking from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day to boost tourism and help local businesses attract more visitors.

City officials noted the move may reduce revenue needed for services — while half-off parking rates on city lots and metered spaces will be offered through March 1.

Railroad projects are set to occur in Chatham and Effingham counties through November and December—impacting several road crossings.

In Effingham, crossings such as Reedsville Road on Nov. 20, Marion Avenue and Fair Street on Nov. 24, Exley Spur on Nov. 25, Indigo Road on Nov. 26, Stillwell Clyo Road on Dec. 1 and Ebenezer Road on Dec. 2 will close for two to five days while maintenance at Meinhard Road in Chatham is planned for Dec. 8.

The Savannah Arts girls cross-country team won its second straight Class 2A state championship in Carrollton, with four runners placing in the top 11 of a 3.1-mile race.

Coach Steve Ricciardi said the team overcame injuries and flat training conditions in Savannah to clinch its third title in four years—boosting the Panther squad's record.

Hadestown Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theater — Tickets from $93 — Experience the Tony award-winning journey of love and sacrifice in this captivating musical adaptation.

Shopping, Sips, and Santa

5-8 p.m. — The Fancy Pheasant — $30 tickets — Enjoy festive shopping, sips, and holiday fun while supporting a vital cause against human trafficking.

Ari Lehman at Nightmare Weekend

Photo Ops — Savannah Convention Center — Not specified — Meet the original Jason Voorhees and grab collectibles at the event.

Eastern Wharf Food Truck Festival

1-6 p.m. — The Park at Eastern Wharf — Free entry — Savor delicious bites from 30+ food trucks while enjoying live music along the riverfront.

Mandi Strachota Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Jazz'd Tapas Bar — Entry details not provided — Experience the soulful vocals and captivating songwriting of Atlanta's multi-instrumentalist Mandi Strachota.

2025 SEC Volleyball Championship - First Round

10:59 a.m.–12:29 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Cost info available for group sales — Witness the competition as all 16 SEC Volleyball teams battle in the championship relaunch.

Talki Foundation Diabetes Initiative 5K/10K

8-10 a.m. — Howe 2 Run — Registration fee required — Run for a cause benefiting diabetes awareness and support for insulin-dependent individuals.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theatre — Tickets from $74 — Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Mannheim Steamroller's festive classics in an enchanting holiday performance.

2025 Turkey Trot

8-11 a.m. — Daffin Park — General admission — Run a festive 4-mile course in costume on Thanksgiving morning.

Metal Fest 2025

3-10 p.m. — Two Tides Brewing Co. — Free entry — Celebrate 5 years of metal with an all-ages music fest.