The Savannah Bananas’ mascot, Split, is in the running for the National Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Known as the “World’s Strongest Banana,” Split has become a fan favorite for his dancing, ...

At Saturday’s Great American Banana Split Celebration, vendors and shop owners pointed to fuller streets, busier shifts and refurbished buildings as signs the city of under 8,000 is on the upswing ...