As always, Savannah is delivering an eventful weekend for Labor Day vacationers. Sand, beer, bikes, and and fireworks are all part of the fun-filled weekend in town, and with Savannah’s constant charm, everyone in attendance will surely have a blast.

1. Savannah’s Going Smoke Free – We’ve got four months to find an ashtray.

Well, we knew it was coming. Mayor Otis Johnson was pretty set on making his city smoke free. Thursday, by a vote of 7-2 he got it. I don’t smoke, never have. It will be very easy to figure out how I feel about this, but the bottom line is I know plenty of people who don’t like to go to certain places because they are too smoky, or the establishment doesn’t do a good enough job ventilating.

1. The War is over? Really? Mission Accomplished or More Propaganda?

No question the story of the week was the ‘End’ of the War in Iraq last week. The announcement was made on NBC Nightly News with live shots from a reporter actually riding in the military convoy.

When you think of the rapid rise of technology, war inundating the news and the youth of the nation trying to find new means of expression through fashion and art, you would think I was describing present day America.  Although it does describe our current situation, I am referring to France in the 1920’s, more specifically Paris.  Culturally referred to as the “Roaring 20’s”, this era was recovering from a world war, experiencing massive technological advances and a youth bourgeoning with creativity.

Breast cancer in young women may only account for a small percentage of all breast cancer cases, but the impact of the disease is still wide spread. Many young women and their doctors are unaware of the risk of breast cancer, and very little research focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of this particular group. On Sunday August 15, the Young Survival Coalition Savannah will be throwing their 3rd Annual Pink Tea “Celebration of Life”to help raise awareness. Last year’s event brought out more than 300 people and this year’s event is well on its way to being a success.

Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is an international organization dedicated to critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer. The group lends support to women who have been or are diagnosed with cancer, particularly those diagnosed under 40 years old.

1. “Not in My Neighborhood You Don’t!”

Southside residents fit to be tied after a 3^rd homicide this summer.

Think people don’t care about protecting their neighborhoods and keeping them safe?  Try telling that to the standing room only crowd at the Armstrong Center that came out to a Town Hall Meeting to voice their concerns after only 2 homicides in the month of July.  The day that meeting was held, a third person was found dead that was also ruled a homicide.  Lets not pretend that the Windsor Forest area is a sleepy suburbia, but murder north of Victory Drive may get you a raised eyebrow.  In an area that is usually quiet and free of these types of problems (especially when the buzz is pointing to drugs), residents will get mad, they will turn out and they will try to make a difference.  The next town hall meeting was moved to a venue with a capacity of 975.

Now that you’ve had the chance to read all about the hottest trends in home and beauty in the latest Hot Issue, here are even more beauty and home deals to get you and your home looking HOT.

August 10:  Discounts on Botox and fillers are welcome party favors at Sweet Water Spa’s Botox and Injectable party. In addition to discounts, enjoy an informative seminar with Dr. Joel Shanklin and Staff of Coastal Plastic Surgery.

August 14: Whether you dream of decorating your spacious Tudor or your downtown studio apartment, let your imagination run free at SCAD’s Design Your Dream Room workshop. For $95 you get to design a furniture plan for a one-bedroom studio apartment.  Participants will choose everything for their room, from paint to lighting to accessories. Then you can stop by Home Depot on the way home and put those designs to work.

Until August 15: If you have kids whose long hair is a magnet for bubble gum and other unsavory accessories, head over to the Savannah Mall for a back-to-school trim for only $10 at Mastercuts.

How To Savannah Summer-Proof Your Make-Up

Dealing with Savannah heat can feel like a constant battle, but never fear, here are some beauty tips to use as weapons against sun and sweat. These fabulous tips and products provide the best defense against plugged pores, premature skin aging and those pesky panda eyes from melting mascara. Follow these make-up tips and you’ll emerge at the end of the summer with your beauty intact!

1) AC, The Slapper, and Thief…. No, this is not another buddy cop detective show coming to FOX this fall. It happened right here in lil’ ol’ Ludowici. If you haven’t heard, back on July 5^th, a Ludowici man,Tim Works, caught a man in his home at midnight trying to steal air conditioning equipment from him. What does he do?