As the new school year approaches, Savannah’s Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is sending local teachers back to the classroom with a helping hand — and a generous donation of supplies.

SCAD recently donated student move-out supplies to Savannah-Chatham County teachers, according to WTOC. The initiative channels items left behind by departing students directly into the hands of educators who can put them to good use in their classrooms, turning what might have been discarded goods into valuable resources for the community’s schools.

It’s a creative act of community stewardship that benefits everyone involved: teachers receive supplies they might otherwise have to purchase out of pocket, students’ belongings find a purposeful second life, and the broader Savannah-Chatham school community gets a boost right before the academic year kicks off.

The effort reflects the kind of town-and-gown partnership that makes Savannah’s relationship with SCAD so meaningful. Rather than simply moving on at the end of a semester, the university found a way to connect its students’ everyday transitions to the needs of local educators — a small but tangible reminder that a university’s impact extends well beyond its campus walls.

Meanwhile, Savannah’s Lone Wolf Lounge is also making headlines for all the right reasons. USA TODAY has named the local bar one of the best bars in the country for 2026, a recognition that shines a national spotlight on Savannah’s vibrant hospitality scene and gives locals another reason to celebrate their city’s unique character.

From classrooms to cocktail bars, Savannah continues to show that community pride and generosity run deep — and that good things are happening all across the Hostess City.

Sources: WTOC, Savannah Morning News