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Friday's nationwide FAA ground stop left Savannah airport travelers delayed into Saturday

If you flew out of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Friday, your plans likely changed. The FAA announced a nationwide ground stop around 4 p.m.

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10departure cancellations at the airport as of 10 p.m. Friday

The flight boards also showed dozens of cancelled arrivals and departures and numerous delays, the Savannah Morning News reported.

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  • Half marathonMore than 8,000 participants ran the Savannah Southern Half Marathon, nearly double the registration for the 2025 inaugural race, officials said.

    More than 8,000 participants ran the Savannah Southern Half Marathon, nearly double the registration for the 2025 inaugural race, officials said. Benjamin Black won the men's half and finished first overall in 1:10:31, and Adele Cory won the women's half in 1:20:26.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WTOC

  • BridgeState Rep. Carl Gilliard hosted a ceremony Friday honoring Rev.

    State Rep. Carl Gilliard hosted a ceremony Friday honoring Rev. Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell Jr. The State Route 405 bridge over State Route 204 in Chatham County is now the Rev. Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell Jr. Memorial Bridge. Gilliard sponsored House Resolution 811 in the 2025 legislative session, and WSAV listed an 11 a.m. start in the Friendly's Marketplace parking lot.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WTOC, WSAV-TV

  • Ghost PiratesTyler Muszelik stopped all 27 shots he faced for his first professional shutout as the Savannah Ghost Pirates beat the Jacksonville Icemen 4-0 Saturday night.

    Tyler Muszelik stopped all 27 shots he faced for his first professional shutout as the Savannah Ghost Pirates beat the Jacksonville Icemen 4-0 Saturday night. Max Dorrington scored the opening goal, his fourth of the season.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WJCL

  • I-95 workLane closures on I-95 north between the Knoxboro Creek Bridge and the Savannah River Bridge in Chatham and Effingham counties run Tuesday through Friday, 10 p.m.

    Lane closures on I-95 north between the Knoxboro Creek Bridge and the Savannah River Bridge in Chatham and Effingham counties run Tuesday through Friday, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the SCDOT I-95 widening. Georgia DOT says all work is subject to change due to weather or other factors.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Grice Connect

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FAA ground stop still tangling Savannah flights; Goodwill gets $250,000

Plus, Bank of America backs Goodwill's new campus in East Savannah.

The TLDR

  1. FAA ground stop still disrupting Savannah airport travelers
  2. Bank of America gives Goodwill $250,000 for East Savannah campus
  3. Half marathon drew more than 8,000 runners
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