Savannah has a hometown hero in LSU basketball star and rapper Flau’jae Johnson, and she continues to prove it. Johnson brought her More To 4 Foundation back to Savannah for its fourth annual school giveback event, giving local students a boost of support and school spirit just before the new academic year gets underway.
The annual giveback has become a beloved tradition in the community, with Johnson — a Savannah native who has risen to national prominence both on the basketball court and in the music world — returning each year to invest directly in the young people of the city she calls home. The More To 4 Foundation’s mission centers on empowering youth, and the school giveback event is one of its most visible expressions of that commitment.
The event’s return for a fourth consecutive year speaks to the staying power of Johnson’s dedication to Savannah. Rather than simply lending her name to a cause, she has shown up year after year to make a tangible difference for local students as they head back to school.
Also bringing good energy to Savannah’s waterfront this week, the historic tall ship Elissa made a celebrated return to the city for the first time in more than a century, according to both WSAV-TV and WJCL. The 19th-century sailing vessel drew visitors eager to experience a living piece of maritime history right along the Savannah riverfront, offering residents and tourists alike a rare and memorable glimpse into the age of sail.
Together, these two events — one rooted in community giving and youth empowerment, the other in history and civic pride — made for an uplifting week along the Georgia coast. Whether cheering on a hometown star giving back to her roots or marveling at a tall ship that hasn’t graced Savannah’s waters in over a hundred years, residents had plenty of reasons to feel good about their city.
