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Morning Notes for Nov. 1: Public safety, City Hall
Nov. 1: 3 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.
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Business
New in Savannah: a gluten-free cafe and a game show trolley
Maizal, a gluten-free Colombian cafe, opens in Starland on Thursday, and a game show trolley tour starts Friday. Plus Candy Kitchen's third store and new hotels.
Music
Savannah Wind Symphony opens 50th season with Boston Brass
The Savannah Wind Symphony opens its 50th season Sunday, Nov. 8, with Boston Brass and a world premiere at the Armstrong Campus. Tickets are $20; season is $85.
Savannah Bananas
Savannah Bananas 2027: 19 Grayson dates, lottery closed
The Bananas play 19 games at Grayson Stadium in 2027, March 12 to Sept. 4. The ticket lottery closed Oct. 31; entrants hear this winter. Here is what is left.
Morning Notes
Morning Notes for Oct. 31: Public safety, City Hall, Schools
Oct. 31: 5 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.
Catholic Diocese of Savannah
Georgia Martyrs beatified at Savannah Convention Center
Five Franciscan friars killed on the Georgia coast in 1597 were declared Blessed in Savannah on Saturday. Who they were, and the thanksgiving Mass Sunday.
Daily Debrief
Daily Debrief for Oct. 30: Public safety, City Hall, Today and this week
Oct. 30: 4 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.
Morning Notes
Morning Notes for Oct. 30: City Hall, Schools
Oct. 30: 4 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.
History
Walz sculptures stored since 1901 head to Savannah Tech
Two John Walz models of Athena and Demeter, kept in the school district's Bull Street attic since 1901, go to Savannah Tech students for repair.
Skidaway Island
Skidaway Island meeting Nov. 4 on paths, new signal
Chatham County meets Skidaway Island residents 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, on the Green Island Road path, a Diamond Causeway signal and Lake Street upgrades.
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Morning Notes for Oct. 29: City Hall, Schools
Oct. 29: 4 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.
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Morning Notes for Oct. 28: Public safety, City Hall, Schools
Oct. 28: 8 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.
City Hall
Savannah data center rules: survey open until Nov. 20
Savannah wants comments by Nov. 20 on its first data center rules: 1,000 feet from homes, a 50-decibel cap, no evaporative cooling. Council votes in January.
Jobs
Savannah unemployment 3.3% in September, up from 3.2%
Savannah's jobless rate was 3.3% in September, up from 3.2% a year earlier, as about 2,300 more people joined the labor force. Chatham County was 3.1%, Georgia 3.5%.
Daily Debrief
Daily Debrief for Oct. 27: City Hall, Meetings, Schools, Today and this week
Oct. 27: 12 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.
Morning Notes
Morning Notes for Oct. 27: Public safety, Schools
Oct. 27: 5 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.
Daily Debrief
Daily Debrief for Oct. 26: Public safety, Schools
Oct. 26: 4 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.
Schools
SCCPSS Teacher of the Year 2028: the 10 finalists
Five teachers and five support staff from Savannah-Chatham schools are finalists for the district's top honors. Winners are named at the Feb. 12 gala.
Environment
Savannah air quality sensors: 3 go up on the west side
New monitors in Ogeecheeton, West Savannah and Old West Lathrop track factory dust, with Woodville next. How to check the air near you today.
Development
Signia Hilton Savannah tops out, on track for 2028
The 444-room Signia Hilton Savannah reached its highest beam Monday, about 200 feet up. It will join the convention center and is set to open in 2028.
Schools
SCCPSS Choice and Pre-K applications open Nov. 16
Savannah-Chatham schools open Choice and Pre-K lottery applications Nov. 16, weeks earlier than usual, with 20 open houses from Nov. 2. The window closes Jan. 8.
Parks
Daffin Park playground still closed as crews fix drainage
Savannah's new Daffin Park playground is still closed while crews fix ponding. Final inspection is due Oct. 22; the city will name an opening date in November.
Transportation
Savannah wins $11.3M grant for I-516 link off DeRenne Ave.
An $11.3 million federal grant will buy land for The Boulevard, a new four-lane link from I-516 to White Bluff Road. The city adds $13.6 million. What it means for DeRenne.
Utilities
Savannah stormwater fee help: who qualifies, how to apply
Savannah households at or below 200% of the poverty line can now get help with the new stormwater fee. Call 912-888-8082 for an appointment. Income limits and what to bring.
Port of Savannah
Savannah port wins Army Corps OK for $2.3B terminal
The Army Corps approved the permit for a 350-acre container terminal on Hutchinson Island. Construction starts January 2028; the port aims for 12 million TEU.
Weather
Isaias watches end; no tornado reported in Chatham
The tornado and flood watches for Savannah ended Oct. 10-11. Weather service reports list minor tidal flooding at Fort Pulaski in Chatham and tornadoes in Screven County.
Police and fire
GBI investigates Savannah police shooting on Gwinnett St.
Savannah officers fired at an armed man in the 800 block of East Gwinnett Street on Monday, the GBI said. No one was hurt. He is charged with aggravated assault.
Schools
5 Savannah-Chatham schools win state Title I honors
Beach, Johnson, Gould and Garden City Elementary are 2026 Reward Schools, and Savannah Classical Academy is a Distinguished School again. What each honor means.