What's up Savannah! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Hundreds come out to free pet clinic in Savannah (wsav.com) — Savannah pet owners turned out in large numbers Sunday for a free Renegade Paws Rescue clinic offering exams, vaccines, microchips, and supplies. Partnering with Savannah Police and visiting veterinary groups, the event aimed to keep local pets healthy at home and ease South Georgia's overpopulation challenges while also connecting families with support from Second Harvest and United Way.
2. Nine HBCU bands compete in Savannah battle, celebrating impact through music (wtoc.com) — Savannah hosted nine HBCU marching bands Sunday for the Big HBCU Battle of the Bands, giving local families a front-row seat to powerful performances and college culture. With Savannah State University and Mayor Van Johnson welcoming visitors, organizers highlighted how music, education, and opportunity connect while encouraging area students to explore HBCU pathways.
3. Banana Ball brings teen's Make-A-Wish to life (savannahherald.com) — In Savannah, a 17-year-old Make-A-Wish recipient from Massachusetts is spending the day with the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals at Grayson Stadium, including special behind-the-scenes access. Her wish centers on meeting catcher Bronson "Bronny" Bolhom and helping promote his "Catch Kindness" initiative, which encourages fans to spread kindness and includes players handing out flowers and compliment cards.
4. Savannah celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with community breakfast (wtoc.com) — Savannah community and business leaders kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a festive breakfast hosted by the Metropolitan Savannah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Attendees enjoyed an authentic meal, music, dance, and a Parade of Countries while meeting new chamber board members and recognizing leaders who support Hispanic-owned and small businesses across the region.
5. Congressman Buddy Carter backs Doctors Not AI Act (wsav.com) — From Savannah, Congressman Buddy Carter is backing new bipartisan legislation to ensure that doctors, not artificial intelligence systems, make final decisions on patients' healthcare coverage. The bill would still allow AI as a support tool but require human review of records, disclosure when algorithms are used, and added transparency around decisions affecting claims like mental health care and cancer treatment.
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