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Greetings Savannah! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Savannah schools just earned top state honors for achievement?
  • What will Project DeRenne's $11.3M boost mean for your commute?
  • How new convention center accolades could boost Savannah's tourism economy

Also on today's calendar: Strange Tales & Legends Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 73.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oct. 1 – Five Savannah area schools received Distinguished and Reward Schools designations (savannahbusinessjournal.com) — Five Savannah-area Title I schools, including Savannah Classical Academy and four SCCPSS campuses, have been honored by the Georgia Department of Education for high performance and strong academic growth. These Distinguished and Reward School designations spotlight local students' progress and educators' efforts. Families in Savannah can take pride in the recognition and what it signals about classroom learning.
   

2. Savannah secures $11.3M to advance long-awaited Project DeRenne (wtoc.com) — Savannah has secured an $11.3 million federal grant to move long-delayed Project DeRenne closer to construction, a project aimed at easing one of the city's worst traffic bottlenecks. The funding will pay for right-of-way purchases after environmental review, paving the way for a new connector, elevated road sections, and eventual relief for daily commuters and port traffic.
   

3. Savannah's meetings profile gains double recognition in 2026 Meetings Today awards (travelprnews.com) — Savannah's tourism arm and the Savannah Convention Center just earned national recognition from Meetings Today, highlighting both the city's destination services and its expanded convention facilities. With the convention center's recent $276 million expansion, local leaders hope to attract larger conferences and boost visitor spending, strengthening jobs and business opportunities across Savannah and Chatham County.
   

4. $110K grant backs effort to fight food insecurity in Chatham County (wtoc.com) — Healthy Savannah has landed an additional $110,000 to expand access to healthy food and support community gardens across Chatham County, where food insecurity now affects nearly 50,000 people. The funding will strengthen the Savannah Chatham Food Policy Council's work, expand SNAP "double dollars" beyond Forsyth Farmers' Market, and promote tools like Sifter to help residents find foods that fit their needs.
   

5. Jesse Cole named 2026 Georgian of the Year – WSB-TV Channel 2 (savannahherald.com) — Savannah's own Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole has been named 2026 Georgian of the Year, with the honor presented at Historic Grayson Stadium. The award highlights how the Bananas grew from a small local team into a national entertainment phenomenon that's boosted Savannah's profile and packed the ballpark with sold-out crowds.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society Announces 21st Annual Buddy Walk October 17 —Colleen Philbrick Read on Patch
  • I may not have gotten my 2 pregos, but I will celebrate my wins.
    This week we have gotten the last of females TNVR'd in my neighborhood (over 100). The calico and tabico were from a liter at the beginning of kitten… (Nextdoor Truman)
  • It's pie season!!!!..
    sweet potato pies are one of our delicious pies frequently ordered during this time of year. (Nextdoor Willow Lakes)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Breakfast Shift Manager in Savannah. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Savannah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Savannah here.

Ok Savannah! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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