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TravelFriday's nationwide FAA ground stop left Savannah airport travelers delayed into SaturdayIf 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., and an airport spokesperson told WSAV that no flights had taken off since about then. Transportation Secretary Duffy said overloaded switches and routers in analog technology caused the outage, according to the Savannah Morning News.Today’s editionRead CommunityBank of America gave Goodwill Southeast Georgia $250,000 for its new East Savannah campusBank of America has announced a $250,000 grant to Goodwill Southeast Georgia for its Community Opportunity Campus in East Savannah. The money will help build workforce training labs, classrooms, shared partner service spaces and digital infrastructure. It will also help speed up construction and opening.Today’s editionRead Out and AboutAbout 8,000 runners will fill downtown Savannah for the Southern Half Marathon todayIf you're headed downtown this morning, plan around the Southern Half Marathon and 5K. Both races start at 7 a.m. at Forsyth Park, and organizers expect about 8,000 runners in the event's second year, up from about 4,500 in the first. Registered runners come from at least 37 states.Saturday’s editionRead City HallSavannah City Council tables a paid parking zone for midtown and Starland indefinitelyIf you park in midtown or Starland, here's where the paid parking idea stands. Savannah City Council voted to table a proposal for a new paid parking zone, and Alderman Kurtis Purtee said the decision is indefinite. Mayor Van Johnson said the city received significant feedback and called the response a good showing of representation by the public.Saturday’s editionRead City HallSavannah City Council tables the Midtown paid parking zone indefinitelySavannah City Council voted Thursday to table a proposal for a paid parking zone in Midtown. Alderman Kurtis Purtee wrote on Facebook that council tabled the ordinance revision "indefinitely," so meters near Forsyth Park, Thomas Square and the Starland District aren't coming from this vote.Friday’s editionRead CommunityThe Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce honored area veterans and service members ThursdayThe Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Veterans Day tribute Thursday for veterans and active duty service members. It was a Military Briefing Luncheon at the Air Dominance Center. The tribute is held the day after Veterans Day because many people are busy with parades and other ceremonies on the holiday.Friday’s editionRead Bryan CountyBryan County commissioners vote against dissolving the Development Authority and table two other measuresIf you follow Bryan County government, here's where things stand: commissioners voted against a measure that would have dissolved the Development Authority of Bryan County and created a new one. They also tabled two other resolutions until December at Tuesday's meeting in Pembroke, after a lengthy executive session.Thursday’s editionRead High School SportsNine Richmond Hill Wildcats and two Hilton Head Christian soccer players sign to play college sportsFall signing day was a big one in Richmond Hill. Nine Wildcats signed on Wednesday to play college sports outside of football. Two of them, Gabriella Francis and Kinley Gibson, are staying in Georgia at Georgia Southern.Thursday’s editionRead HealthHospice Savannah opens Georgia's first PACE program for older adultsIf you or someone you love is 55 or older and needs nursing-home-level care but wants to stay home, there's a new option. Hospice Savannah cut the ribbon Tuesday on the Kole Center for PACE, the first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in Georgia.Wednesday’s editionRead Ports & BusinessGeorgia's ports say the auto boom is driving demand, and Savannah is a gateway for partsGeorgia's automakers are fueling demand for port, rail and logistics infrastructure, Georgia Ports Authority leaders said Tuesday at the State of the Port of Brunswick. The Brunswick port handles finished vehicles for BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo, and Hyundai's Metaplant sits about 30 miles west of the Port of Savannah.Wednesday’s editionRead College FootballThe SEC Championship Game will end after Dec. 5 as the playoff grows to 24 teamsIf you follow the SEC, this one's a milestone. The conference announced Monday that this season's SEC Championship Game will be its last. It's set for Dec. 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The College Football Playoff grows from 12 to 24 teams beginning in 2027.Tuesday’s editionRead SportsGeorgia Southern beats Savannah State 107-61 for Heather Macy's first winIf you missed Monday night's women's basketball game, Georgia Southern beat Savannah State 107-61 in Statesboro. It was the first win under new coach Heather Macy and the teams' first meeting since 2018. Before tipoff, the Eagles unveiled a banner for last season's Sun Belt regular-season title, a first for the program.Tuesday’s editionRead High School SportsSavannah Arts girls win a third straight Class 2A state cross country titleIf you follow Savannah-area prep sports, here's a name to know: the Savannah Arts Academy girls won their third straight GHSA Class 2A cross country state title Saturday. WJCL reports the Panthers finished with 46 points at the state meet in Carrollton.Monday’s editionRead High School FootballLocal football teams learn their first-round playoff matchups for Friday, Nov. 13If your school is in the mix, circle Friday, Nov. 13. The 2026 GHSA playoffs start then, and WJCL reports more than 10 teams from the Greater Savannah and Coastal Empire area made it. It's five rounds, and the eight state champions will be crowned Dec. 15-16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Monday’s editionRead

Around Savannah

From Savannah Morning News, Statesboro Herald and 10 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Savannah Morning News2 hours ago

    A billionaire, famous actor, CEOs and more. Meet Keisha Lance Bottoms transition team

    The work to make Keisha Lance Bottoms the next governor of Georgia is underway. What to know about about her famous transition team.

  2. Savannah Morning News2 hours ago

    Georgia urges flu shots now for Thanksgiving protection

    Flu vaccine protection takes about two weeks to develop, prompting Georgia health officials to urge vaccination before Thanksgiving.

  3. Savannah Morning News2 hours ago

    Brunswick State of the Port touts Georgia's booming auto industry

    Georgia Ports Authority leaders highlight how the state's booming auto industry is driving new jobs and growth.

    Also reported byStatesboro Herald

  4. Savannah Morning News2 hours ago

    Tybee Island Seafood Festival serves up seafood, music and fun

    Fresh seafood, live music, arts and crafts, family activities and island traditions draw crowds to the Tybee Island Seafood Festival.

  5. The Augusta Press6 hours ago

    Augusta Rowing Club hosts 28th annual Head of the South Regatta

    More than 670 boats could be soon making their way down the Savannah River, Saturday, as a crowd of spectators, rowers and their families and friends gathered along Riverfront Drive for the 28th annual Head of the South Regatta. Per the sport’s seasonal cycle, the celebrated event marks the final, or “head,” regatta, or boat […]

    Also reported byWRDW

  6. WJCL7 hours ago

    Savannah Southern Half Marathon celebrates runners and supports cancer research

    Thousands of runners participated in the Savannah Southern Half Marathon Saturday, marking personal milestones and contributing to cancer research.

  7. The Augusta Press7 hours ago

    Trending with Signature Mike: Special Treatment of the Window Treatment

    Designer Mike Siewert shares creative window treatment ideas, from colorful fabrics and decorative trims to custom drapery details.

  8. WJCL8 hours ago

    Ghost Pirates shut out Icemen 4-0

    Tyler Muszelik made 27 saves for his first professional shutout as the Savannah Ghost Pirates defeated the Jacksonville Icemen 4-0 on Saturday.

  9. WJCL10 hours ago

    Savannah airport travelers still stranded as FAA ground stop fallout lingers after delays

    Savannah travelers were still stranded Saturday after the FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop, with some facing missing bags and canceled flights.

  10. WJCL10 hours ago

    One person extricated after multi-vehicle crash on Ferguson Avenue and Diamond Causeway

    A multi-vehicle crash at Ferguson Avenue and Diamond Causeway sent one person to the hospital after firefighters extricated them.

  11. Savannah Morning News10 hours ago

    How Savannah area football teams fared in playoff football action Friday

    Here's a look at how Savannah area high school football teams fared with playoff highlights as seven teams advanced to the next round on Friday, Nov. 13.

  12. WJCL12 hours ago

    Southeast Georgia & the Lowcountry under freeze & frost alerts heading into Sunday

    Freezing temperatures are expected for parts of Southeast Georgia & the Lowcountry on Sunday morning, here's what you need to know...

  13. WJCL13 hours ago

    Coldest temperatures of the weekend expected for SE Georgia & the Lowcountry on Sunday Morning

    Freezing temperatures are possible for parts of Southeast Georgia & the Lowcountry on Sunday morning as lows fall deep into the 30s, here's what you can expect...

  14. WSAV-TV15 hours ago

    Tybee Island Fire partners with Knox Box, making emergency access quicker

    Knox Box, a heavy-duty security lock box that you mount outside your building, allows first responders to access you during an emergency without damage or keyholder access.

    Also reported byWTOC

  15. WTOC15 hours ago

    Some travelers still waiting at Savannah-Hilton Head airport after ground stop ends

    Travelers wait hours at Savannah-Hilton Head airport after canceled flights

    Also reported bySavannah Morning News

  16. WJCL18 hours ago

    BUNNY IN THE CITY: FODAC Savannah Run, Walk & Roll

  17. WTOC18 hours ago

    Top finishers announced for the Savannah Southern Half Marathon and 5k

    More than 8,000 participants from across the country took part in the Savannah Southern Half Marathon, nearly double the registration for the inaugural race in 2025, according to officials.

  18. WTOC19 hours ago

    Several crashes causing traffic delays in Chatham Co. Saturday

    Several crashes in Chatham County are causing traffic delays Saturday.

  19. Savannah Morning News20 hours ago

    Thousands run Savannah streets in Southern Half Marathon and 5K

    Thousands of runners took to Savannah’s streets for the Southern Half Marathon and 5K, testing their endurance while cheering crowds lined the course.

  20. Grice Connect21 hours ago

    Bank of America awards $250,000 grant to Goodwill Southeast Georgia

    Bank of America has announced a $250,000 grant to Goodwill Southeast Georgia to support the construction of a new Community Opportunity Campus in East Savannah.

  21. WJCL22 hours ago

    Savannah airport warns travelers of possible delays after nationwide flight grounding

    Savannah travelers are still seeing delays after Friday’s nationwide flight ground stop, with cancellations and schedule changes showing Saturday morning.

    Also reported byWTOC

  22. WJCL22 hours ago

    Freeze warning hits Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry as Sunday temperatures dip to the 30s

    A Freeze Warning takes effect early Sunday across parts of Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry as morning lows fall into the 30s.

    Also reported bySavannah Morning News

  23. WJCL22 hours ago

    A sunny but cold weekend in Southeast Georgia, with dry weather and another freeze warning Sunday

    After a cold start, Southeast Georgia warms up under sunshine Saturday - then another Freeze Warning kicks in at 1 a.m. Sunday.

  24. AllOnGeorgiaYesterday

    Summerville receives $1.5 million water infrastructure loan

    Summerville has been approved for $1.5 million toward improvements to its water system. Find out what the funding will be used for.

  25. Savannah Morning NewsYesterday

    Savannah to host Canal District Zoning Bingo event | On Our Radar

    Savannah is hosting another engagement session on its Canal District. Tickets are on sale for the annual Therapeutic Recreation Holiday Dinner Ball.

  26. Savannah Morning NewsYesterday

    Photos from the archives reveal Savannah during the 1970s

    Step back into 1970s Savannah through archival photographs documenting the city's people, architecture and evolving landscape.

  27. Savannah Morning NewsYesterday

    Could El Niño bring snow to Georgia this winter?

    El Niño is heating up the Pacific, potentially bringing wetter weather and ice storms to Georgia this winter.

  28. Savannah Morning NewsYesterday

    Who received low, high scores in Effingham County health inspections?

    Check out the most recent health inspection scores for restaurants in Bryan and Effingham counties.

  29. Savannah Morning NewsYesterday

    Savannah apartments for rent saw slight price decreases since last October

    Here's a look at how apartment rental prices in Savannah changed since last month.

  30. The Rome News-TribuneYesterday

    Georgia Martyrs beatified in Savannah during weekend of prayer, remembrance

    SAVANNAH — The doors had barely opened at 8 a.m. when attendees rushed inside to claim seats near the altar in the Savannah Convention Center.

    Also reported byGeorgia Bulletin

  31. Gwinnett Daily PostYesterday

    Providence Christian breakthrough season ends with first-round loss

    LILBURN — A great turnaround football season for Providence Christian ended with a 38-28 loss at home to the Savannah Christian Raiders on Friday night in the first round of

  32. WJCLNov. 13

    Friday Night Frenzy: High school football highlights & scores for Nov. 13

    Catch The Frenzy every Friday night during WJCL 22 News at 11 p.m. all season long

  33. Savannah Morning NewsNov. 13

    Benedictine senior football players star in final home game with playoff win

    It was the final home game at Memorial Stadium for Benedictine's senior football players, and they starred in a playoff win over Whitewater.

  34. Gwinnett Daily PostNov. 13

    PHOTOS: Providence Christian vs. Savannah Christian Football, State Playoffs

    Scenes from Providence Christian vs. Savannah Christian high school football in the first round of the Private state playoffs on Nov. 13, 2026. (Photos: Vincent Myers/@shawcut_shoots_photography)

  35. WSAV-TVNov. 13

    Grand Jury indicts multiple defendants for immigration violations

    Defendants Ruben Canos-Bences, Evelio Gomez-Mateo (Alexander Gomez), Roger Hernandez-Perez, Hilario Jimenez-Jimenez and Alexis Yahir Itehua-Salas were all indicted for being illegally in the U.S.

  36. WTOCNov. 13

    THE END ZONE: Scores and highlights from Nov. 13, 2026

    Below are the final high school football scores from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry for the week of Friday, November 13, 2026.

  37. WJCLNov. 13

    Savannah's Feed the Hungry prepares for 18th annual Thanksgiving dinner, seeks donations

    Here's how you can help Feed the Hungry provide Thanksgiving meals to Savannah families in need.

  38. WSAV-TVNov. 13

    State Rep. Carl Gillard held bridge dedication ceremony

    The State Route 405 over State Route 204 in Chatham County is now the Rev. Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell Jr. Memorial Bridge.

    Also reported byWTOC

  39. WJCLNov. 13

    BUNNY IN THE CITY: Liberty County Chamber of Commerce Low Country Boil & Oyster Roast

  40. WRDWNov. 13

    Previewing Statesboro vs. ARC in first round state playoff match-up

    It's playoff time in Georgia, with teams across this side of the Savannah looking to keep their championship dreams alive.

In brief

The short notes of Daily Savannah’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • 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

  • VeteransVeteran homelessness in Chatham County has reached an all-time low, according to the Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless.

    Veteran homelessness in Chatham County has reached an all-time low, according to the Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless. Veterans can find 46 homes, a medical clinic and case managers at The Cove at Dundee.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: WTOC

  • Bryan CountyThe Georgia Environmental Finance Authority awarded Bryan County a $36.7 million loan for a water main, a booster pump station and well upgrades.

    The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority awarded Bryan County a $36.7 million loan for a water main, a booster pump station and well upgrades. The county will pay no interest on the 40-year loan.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Bryan County News

  • Water intakeThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is asking for public input on whether to issue, modify, condition or deny the permit for the Savannah River Water Intake project.

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is asking for public input on whether to issue, modify, condition or deny the permit for the Savannah River Water Intake project. It would connect the river to Effingham County's new water treatment facility with an intake structure and nearly eight miles of raw water line. Comments will also help decide whether a public hearing is needed.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: WSAV-TV, Savannah Morning News

  • Ronald McDonaldThe Georgia Power Foundation gave Ronald McDonald House Coastal Empire $100,000 for its "More Rooms, More Families" campaign.

    The Georgia Power Foundation gave Ronald McDonald House Coastal Empire $100,000 for its "More Rooms, More Families" campaign. The new house on the Memorial Health campus will grow from 13 to 32 private guest rooms.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: WSAV-TV

  • ThanksgivingSavannah's Feed the Hungry holds its 18th annual Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday, Nov.

    Savannah's Feed the Hungry holds its 18th annual Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. at the John S. Delaware Center, 1815 Lincoln St. The dinner is free, and the group is seeking donations.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: WJCL