The state wants your take on a Savannah–Atlanta train
The state's comment window on Savannah-to-Atlanta rail is open, and today's 100% Savannah Plan open house wants your voice too.
The Georgia Department of Transportation wants to hear from Savannah residents about a possible passenger train between Savannah and Atlanta, and the state's public comment window is open right now. GDOT is gathering rider preferences as it looks at the Savannah-to-Atlanta connection, and the comment period runs from July 6 through Aug. 6, 2026. That leaves a limited stretch for locals to register what they'd want out of intercity rail before the window closes. The route would link Georgia's largest city with Savannah by passenger rail, so feedback now can help shape what riders want the proposed service to prioritize. Whether you'd actually ride a train up to Atlanta, or you have opinions on how a service like that should run, this is the point in the process where the state is collecting that input from the public. (WSAV)
100% Savannah Plan open house is today
The City of Savannah holds an open house today, Thursday, July 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 425 Pennsylvania Avenue to gather input on its 100% Savannah Plan update. The plan is described as the city's roadmap for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for people who live, work, and visit here, and it's currently being revised. Stopping in is a way to learn where the update stands and get involved in shaping it. (City of Savannah calendar)
Savannah 311 wants to hear about your service calls
Savannah's 311 Department is asking residents to share their experiences with the city's 311 service through a public survey. The aim is to understand the challenges customers run into when they use 311 and to fold that feedback into improvements. The survey is intended to capture both the obstacles residents encounter and the changes they most want to see. Anyone who has called or messaged the line to report a problem or request a service now has a direct way to say what's working and what isn't. (City of Savannah)
Blessingdales Thrift Store opens in Savannah
A ribbon cutting marks the opening of The Living Vine's Blessingdales Thrift Store in Savannah. The secondhand shop operates under The Living Vine and adds another resale option to the local retail mix. (Connect Savannah)
Hinesville housing figures indicted in $2.5M case
Former Hinesville Housing Authority executive director Melanie S. Thompson and unlicensed contractor Toriono L. Byrd have been indicted in federal court on allegations they defrauded the authority of $2.5 million. Prosecutors allege the scheme used fraudulent contracts and kickbacks involving the public housing agency. An indictment is an allegation, and the case has not been resolved. (The Current)
Hog Hammock zoning rewrite moves forward
McIntosh County leaders have taken the next step toward rewriting the zoning ordinance for historic Hog Hammock on Sapelo Island. The action advances a rules update affecting one of coastal Georgia's best-known Gullah Geechee communities. Residents following preservation and development questions on the coast can watch how the rewrite develops from here. (WSAV)
Civil Service Board meets July 21
Savannah's Civil Service Board holds a public meeting Tuesday, July 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Floyd Adams Complex, 20 Interchange Court, Room 104. HR Director Jeff Grant and Lynnette Major are listed as contacts for the meeting and can be reached at 912-651-6484. (City of Savannah)
Pilotage Commission meets July 22
The Savannah Pilotage Commission meets Wednesday, July 22, at 3:30 p.m. in the Pilots' Office at 130 Houston Street in Savannah. Joe Loring is the listed contact for the meeting and can be reached at 912-236-0226. (City of Savannah)
City plans its first property tax info session
The City of Savannah is telling residents to save the date for its first Property Tax Information Session. Billed as an inaugural event, it's aimed at helping property owners understand their taxes, though the date, time, and location have not yet been announced. (City of Savannah)
Bulls, Bands, & Barrels rolls into Enmarket Arena
Bulls, Bands, & Barrels takes over Enmarket Arena on Saturday, July 18. The show sits on the arena's July calendar, with tickets handled through the venue. (Enmarket Arena)
Blues musician Selwyn Birchwood at Plant Riverside
Blues musician Selwyn Birchwood plays Plant Riverside District on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m. The date is billed as a dynamic performance from Birchwood, landing on the district's late-summer calendar. (Plant Riverside District)
Wexford Irish Music Festival returns in September
The 3rd Annual Wexford Irish Music Festival returns to Wexford Savannah's Irish Pub beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1, promising four days of music. It marks the third year for the pub's Irish music celebration. (Visit Savannah)