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Savannah
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 7th Annual Gears & Grub Food Truck and Car Show takes place today at Freedom Park in Rincon (featuring food trucks, classic cars, live music and an interactive health fair) to support Effingham Health System Foundation's $5 Million capital campaign. WJCL
- ➤ Parking for Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade will be offered Tuesday, March 17 at the Savannah Convention Center from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for a $25 flat rate while city garages and scheduled shuttle services from Richmond Hill and Tybee Island provide alternative transportation options. Savannah Morning News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The inaugural Hindsight Film Festival in Savannah showcases historical documentaries at local venues including the cultural arts center, the Civil Rights Museum, a high school, and Savannah State University. The festival runs now through March 8 (15 features, 30 shorts, panel discussions, and history tours). GPB News
- ➤ On Friday, Forsyth Park hosted the annual Greening of the Fountain event when community leaders (Marty Hogan and Margaret Tootle) poured green dye at noon to signal the start of Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Leopold’s Ice Cream then served a green milkshake at 2 p.m. WTOC 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in our area increased overnight amid rising global tensions & seasonal demand; the Data Team created a map using AAA data that displays county averages in Georgia and South Carolina refreshed each morning. WJCL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at STEM Academy at Bartlett Middle School will launch a new E-Racing curriculum next school year where teams of seventh graders, including one all girls team, will build four Formula 24 E-Race cars using science and math skills (from wiring to frame assembly). WJCL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After International Paper reduced water withdrawal by more than 10 million gallons a day, the Floridan aquifer in Savannah rebounded (70-year record) with increases of up to 23 feet in some wells. Officials briefed the Coastal Permitting Advisory Committee at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center on Feb. 27. GPB News
- ➤ Stan Gray shows iris varieties affected by a cold snap at the University of Georgia Botanical Garden in Georgetown — south of Savannah. Savannah Morning News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia residents will set their clocks forward tomorrow at 2 a.m. when Daylight Saving Time begins, losing one hour of sleep but gaining later sunsets (electronic devices such as smartphones update automatically while manual clocks may need adjustment) as the state moves to summer time. Savannah Morning News
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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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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me Comedy Quiz
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theater — $ — Enjoy a hilarious NPR quiz show featuring news and celebrity guests with a twist of comedy.
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FUN HOUSE IMPROV COMEDY
8:30-10 p.m. — Front Porch Improv: Savannah's Home for Comedy — General Admission — Enjoy a night of live improv comedy where your ideas fuel the humor.
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Princess Pajama Party
7:30-8:30 p.m. — The Sentient Bean — Tickets required — Enjoy a magical pajama party filled with crafts, games, and live singing for children and their parents.
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Christone Kingfish Ingram Live
8-11 p.m. — Lucas Theatre For the Arts — $47 – $100 — Experience the electrifying blues performances of Grammy Award-winning artist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
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