News • 2 min read July 9, 2025

Savannah, GA News Roundup (7/9/25)

Back to School goes virtual: Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools has replaced its traditional Back to School Expo with a new online Hub and school-specific Open Houses ahead of classes beginning Aug. 4 — find out how to register.

Best places to live in Savannah: Our guide ranks the top neighborhoods in the Savannah metro area — see if your favorite made the list.

Savannah’s redesigned website: The City of Savannah launched a new website focused on residents — check out what’s new.

Savannah’s indoor cool-down guide: When temps hit the late 90s, dive into the Savannah Ice Tub Club, explore the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, tour Telfair’s art and history museums, or craft your own sun-shielding hat in Historic District workshops — find out how to stay cool indoors.

GalaxyCon expands its franchise: GalaxyCon acquired three shows from Incredible Conventions LLC, including the Savannah event, reshaping this year’s fan convention circuit — learn what this means.

Chatham County traffic alert: A four-day closure on US 80/W. Bay Street for railroad crossing upgrades began July 8 and runs through July 11, rerouting west- and eastbound motorists via I-516 and local streets — find out how to navigate the detours.

Local hunger heroes honored: On June 4, Feed the Boro presented Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia with an honorary plaque celebrating their pandemic-born partnership that now delivers groceries to 1,000 families monthly across 21 Southeast Georgia counties — find out what’s next.

Davenport House Family Days: The iconic c.1820 Savannah museum offers free, hands-on fun for kids on July 27 (literary arts activities with pop-up poetry and embroidery) and Sept. 7 (Southern sweets demos and tastings) — check out the details.

Runaway youth grants awarded: Park Place Outreach has secured new funding to strengthen runaway and homeless youth prevention programs in our community — find out how these grants will make an impact.