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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Soup It Up for Loop It Up returns Saturday, March 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Kehoe Iron Works Building at Trustees’ Garden, where guests sample soups from local restaurants to support education programs for over 11,000 children (tickets are $125 per person or two for $200). WJCL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Savannah’s Telfair Museum is restructuring after severe staff turnover and revenue declines. The board, led by chair Susan Willetts (interim director), is launching a search for a new leader and plans to boost fundraising efforts at the upcoming ball to rebuild community trust. The Current
- ➤ The Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place March 17, beginning at 10:15 a.m. at Abercorn and Gwinnett. The event will follow a traditional downtown route with road closures starting at 8 a.m. and floats staging around Forsyth Park’s east and southern borders. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Chefs + Farmer's returns on March 5 at Ships of Maritime Sea Museum with 16 local restaurants serving seasonal dishes to support Forsyth Farmer's Market youth programs and SNAP. Bubbakoo’s Burritos opens soon in Port Wentworth + Tanger Outlets Pooler hosts its Food Fest and Craft Fair on March 28. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Night to Shine, a prom-style celebration for special needs guests, took place on Feb. 13 at First Baptist Church in Richmond Hill, drawing 145 honored guests, local students and volunteers. The event, led by the Tim Tebow Foundation with support from families and church communities, celebrated inclusion. The Current
- ➤ Sabrinna Cox of Savannah College of Art and Design Preservation will present the Historic Savannah Foundation Lecture 'Clermont Lee and the Fight for Savannah’s Squares' on March 19 at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center (323 E. Broughton St.), with a wine reception at 5:30 p.m. Savannah Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Kroger donated $5,000 worth of non-perishable food items and water to restock the Savannah State University food pantry at the King Frazier Student Center, as part of its Zero Hunger and Zero Waste campaign. Savannah Morning News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia lawmakers revised the state budget to nearly $43.7 billion, setting aside funds for tax rebates including up to $500 for couples filing jointly. Homeowners may see relief as the proposal moves toward final approval & benefits local families. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Savannah City Council approved a committee to memorialize Whitefield Square as an inactive burial ground for enslaved and free people of color after a survey found potential burial anomalies. The advisory group (covering 1763 to 1844) will guide plans for a marker and dedication ceremony. Savannah Morning News
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Beer City Cup Savannah 2026
5 AM – 11 PM — Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex — Competitive entry fees apply — Watch teams from across the nation compete for cash prizes in this premier adult soccer tournament.
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Ajeva Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Ticketed event — Enjoy the funky grooves of St. Petersburg's Ajeva as they rock the night away.
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Chefs + Farmers: A Culinary Experience
7 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Ships Of The Sea Maritime Museum — Early bird tickets available until February 15 — Savor seasonal dishes and cocktails crafted by top local chefs while supporting area farmers.
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Greening of the Fountain
12-2 p.m. — St Patrick's Day Parade Committee — Free entry — Experience the vibrant kickoff of St. Patrick's Day with the traditional greening of the iconic fountain in Forsyth Park.
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Shamrocks and Shenanigans Celebration
All Day — JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District — Not specified — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music and laughter along Savannah's beautiful waterfront.
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Chick-fil-A 5k at Red Gate Farm
8-11 a.m. — Red Gate Farms — Registration required — Run in your Cow Costume at this fun-filled 11th annual 5k supporting Young Life Savannah.
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DeSoto St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
6:30-10:30 a.m. — The DeSoto Savannah — Full breakfast buffet — Enjoy a southern breakfast spread in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
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Family Easter Egg Hunt
2-5 p.m. — The Living Vine — Free entry — Celebrate spring with a fun-filled day of egg hunting, face painting, and food for the whole family.
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Cirque de Paris
1:30-1:45 p.m. — Tanger Outlets Savannah — Tickets from $29.56 — Experience the magic of Cirque de Paris under the big top in Savannah!
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Savannah Music Festival
Mar 25 – Apr 5 — Lucas Theatre For the Arts — Ticket information available — Experience the captivating indie-pop sounds of Lucius in a vibrant musical celebration.
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