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Savannah
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Women of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church revive The Market at 3 West Ridge for three days of shopping, spring plants, and a homemade luncheon, with shopping beginning today at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds will support local nonprofits such as Union Mission’s Magdalene House (serving homeless mothers and children) and Loop It Up Savannah. WJCL
- ➤ Operation Kid Forward will host its Love Gives Gala fundraiser to support local children. The event will be held soon at a Savannah venue. WTOC 11
- ➤ A Chefs and Chocolate fundraiser to support Urban Hope will be hosted soon in Savannah, where local chefs will offer sweet treats to raise funds for the non-profit's community programs. WTOC 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The inaugural Savannah-Ghana Business Forum kicked off this morning at WTCS and GSGA and featured a keynote from Ghana’s Ambassador Emmanuel Smith. The event highlighted plans for new business ties and an open door policy for investments in mining, energy and agriculture — setting the stage for stronger ties. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Westwin Elements is set to purchase and retrofit the old Caesarstone facility in Richmond Hill for $36 million to launch America’s first large-scale nickel refinery; the company hosted a town hall yesterday at Richmond Hill City Center to address local concerns + outline safety and cleanup plans. Savannah Morning News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Savannah Black Heritage Festival begins its 37th annual celebration, running 28 days in February with ceremonies, art installations, health fairs and historical tours under the theme 'The Tapestry of Us' at local venues such as the African American Family Monument and Wormsloe State Historic Site. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Country music star Ella Langley will perform at Enmarket Arena on May 15 with special guests Kameron Marlowe & Gabriella Rose during The Dandelion Tour. Tickets go on sale Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. WTOC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A subcommittee approved a cellphone ban for public high schools that will take effect in fall 2027 after K-8 early trials showed improved test scores & better social interactions with fewer fights. The measure advances alongside parents’ support for extending the policy. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Area schools are back in session today after closures and remote lessons on Monday due to icy road conditions caused by a snowy weekend — most districts report normal schedules with a few announcing upcoming updates. WTOC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westwin Elements held a town hall meeting Monday night at the Richmond Hill City Center to address community concerns about its proposed nickel refinery near local schools. Residents raised health and safety questions about potential exposure to hazardous chemicals. WJCL
- ➤ Chatham Area Transit resumed services Monday after a weekend pause due to weather. Fixed routes, mobility paratransit, the Savannah Belles Ferry, the Dot Shuttle, CAT Connect and the call center restarted at the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center and CAT Central Offices at 5:30 a.m. WTOC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, The Warrior Alliance announced it has been awarded the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant — a Department of Veterans Affairs program supporting veteran suicide prevention — which will expand outreach in Savannah, Atlanta and Augusta. Savannah Business Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Nineteen Georgia restaurants are offering Valentine’s Day deals for Saturday, Feb. 14, with heart-themed menus + discounted drinks. Locals can enjoy promotions like BOGO offers and free dessert add-ons for a budget-friendly date. Savannah Morning News
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May Howard Sweetheart Dance
6-8 p.m. — May Howard Elementary School Gym — $10 per ticket — Celebrate with music, treats, and a night of dancing for students and their special guests.
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Valentine's Day Paint Your Pet
6-9 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Cost not specified — Unleash your creativity by painting a custom portrait of your beloved pet.
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Cleo Parker Dance Ensemble Performance
7-8 p.m. — Otis S. Johnson, Ph.D. Cultural Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant celebration of Black dance and culture with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble on their 55th Anniversary Season.
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Sheryl Underwood's 'I Need a Job' Comedy Tour
7-8:45 p.m. — C&B Entertainment of Savannah, LLC — $25 Adv ~ $35 VIP — Get ready to laugh with Sheryl Underwood from Def Comedy Jam and special guest Kyle Erby.
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First Responder Golf Scramble
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Crosswinds Golf Club — Sponsorship opportunities available — Play golf while supporting local first responders and enjoying refreshments.
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Savannah Show Down Tournament
Feb 14-16 — Savannah Convention Center — Entry fee varies — A competitive showcase featuring multiple youth teams in various age brackets.
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Public Painting Class: Hydrangea Dream
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Art Bash Studio — $40 per person — Experience a fun paint party with step-by-step guidance and complimentary snacks.
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American Traditions Vocal Competition 2026
Feb 16-20 — Victory North Savannah — Tickets from $20 — Experience the exciting showdown of diverse musical talents, including Broadway stars and award-winning singers.
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Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton Concert
8-10 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from two iconic artists.
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Savannah River Fire Festival
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center — Free entry — Celebrate Georgia’s forests with fire demonstrations, food trucks, and family fun.
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