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Savannah Mayor Van Johnson joins the Thursday Commute and "Savannah Voices" to talk about the surge in COVID cases in the city due to the delta variant, the hiring of new city manager Jay Melder and what he can bring, and what the archeological survey tells us about the Weeping Time site and the future with the Salvation Army project.

Then, SCCPSS superintendent Ann Levett continues her conversation on the podcast with a discussion on the Georgia Teacher of the Year from Chatham County, ESPLOST funds and the bus driver shortage. Catch her talking about COVID in schools in Tuesday's episode.

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Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools superintendent Ann Levett joins the Tuesday Commute to discuss the first week of school in Chatham County along with how COVID protocols are doing, and talk a bit about the state teacher of the year.

Then, Savannah State University president Kimberly Ballard-Washington talks about their COVID plans and what students can expect on campus in terms of protocol.

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Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan joins the Thursday Commute and "Savannah Voices" to talk about his GOP 2.0 initiative, which has led to him not seeking re-election for his post. He also talks about the November 2020 election and the impact of former President Donald Trump on Georgia politics before talking about what the future of the Republican Party could look like.

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Savannah Morning News growth and development reporter Zoe Nicholson joins the Tuesday Commute to discuss her recent stories on housing issues in Savannah, including rising rental prices and the eviction moratorium. Then, she discusses some upcoming stories and provides a bit of background on her as a reporter.

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Tybee Marine Science Center curator Chantal Audran joins the Thursday Commute and "Savannah Voices" to talk about the release of Addy, the loggerhead turtle they saved from a trash can at the Admiral Inn on Tybee Island three years ago. Addy was released back into the Atlantic on Wednesday.

Audran also talks Addy returning to Tybee and how turtle nesting season is going this year in Georgia.

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The League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia's Rebecca Rolfes joins the Tuesday Commute to discuss redistricting in Georgia and what voters need to know about the process before looking at redistricting on a local level.

Then, Savannah Morning News reporter Katie Nussbaum joins to recap the week of news from city hall, including the new mask mandate and a city manager being selected.

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Monty Jones with the Oak View Group joins the Thursday Commute and "Savannah Voices" to talk about the newly named Enmarket Arena in Savannah, what his group does to bring in talent for the venue, the benefits the city receives from the facilities and what events can be expected at the arena and Civic Center.

Then, AP sports writer Paul Newberry previews the 2020 Tokyo Olympics swimming trials ahead of the start this weekend.

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Local Olympics icon Michael Cohen join the Tuesday episode of The Commute podcast to discuss the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and carrying the torch in Savannah before talking more about the impacts of the games in the Savannah area since.

Then, Associated Press sports writer Paul Newberry calls in to discuss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and how things will be different under COVID before chatting a bit on Atlanta sports happenings.

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Marc Henley with the Center for Jubilee, Reconciliation and Healing joins the Thursday Commute and "Savannah Voices" to talk about the progress made on the possible name change for Calhoun Square, how neighbors to the square have reacted and what happens next in terms of presenting the proposal to city council.

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Savannah Morning News quality-of-life reporter Laura Nwogu and Do Savannah editor Zach Dennis join the Tuesday episode of The Commute podcast to discuss the opening of a new music venue in the Plant Riverside District and what it means for the live music scene in Savannah.

Then, Savannah Morning News sports reporter Dennis Knight on Carter Holton's decision to forgo the MLB for Vanderbilt and his future in baseball.

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