Good morning, Savannah.

Savannah State University is mourning the death of its former president, Dr. Earl Yarbrough, who led the campus with strong dedication over many years.

The school shared heartfelt statements honoring his legacy.

The UGA SBDC will host a Business Summit on Tuesday, May 5 at the Savannah Convention Center as part of Savannah Small Business Week.

The event will offer keynote sessions, breakout discussions & networking for business owners and community leaders.

Heather Radtke, VP at SPEROS, was named the 2026 President of Buy Local Savannah Executive Committee on March 10 + she will lead modernization efforts and launch a Certified Local program to support independent businesses.

SPEROS celebrated 42 years of service on March 10 as it evolved from a traditional telecom provider in 1984 to a comprehensive technology firm that now supports local businesses + drives industry innovation.

Residents in Ardsley Park reported grave concern after a dog attack on Saturday near 48th Street left a neighborhood cat dead, prompting animal control to remove the dogs while authorities continue investigating the incident and residents call for stronger measures.

Authorities in Effingham County are searching for Edward Fulton Hargroves, a 62 year old man with dementia who was last seen after 10 p.m. on March 1 on Old Augusta Road north of Fort Howard Road while driving his 2002 black Hyundai Santa Fe.

Downtown bars are preparing for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations from Friday through Tuesday (with possible spillover into later days).

City Market businesses received large orders, including Guinness, to welcome holiday crowds.

A new study by SIXT ranked Savannah No. 2 among cities turning green for St. Patrick’s Day, highlighting nine landmarks and nearly 580 acres of park space.

The report shows Chicago ranked first — ahead of St. Paul, Tampa and Boston.

Workers removed scaffolding from the Cathedral Basilica on Mar.

10 ahead of Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade as preparations continue for the holiday celebration downtown.

Savannah State University announced Tuesday that former president Dr. Earl Glenn Yarbrough Sr. died—he led the school from 2007 to 2011 and helped build its academic programs as Georgia’s first public HBCU.

CAT officials announced that Savannah transit will run on a modified schedule on Tuesday, March 17 for St. Patrick’s Day festivities—fixed routes will have detours, the DOT shuttle will not operate, and ferry service at City Hall Landing will be suspended.

The city also sponsors zero-fare rides from 5:00 a.m. — 10 p.m.

Transportation officials are inviting chamber members to a Virtual Public Information Open House for an I-95 expansion project open now through March 27, with plans to add lanes + new shoulders to ease traffic; detours may occur but officials will coordinate to keep hurricane evacuation routes clear.

Georgia restaurants received a recall advisory on March 10 that clams harvested by the Lummi Indian Business Council from Drayton Harbor, Washington (from Feb.

13 to Mar. 3) may be contaminated with norovirus and must not be served or sold.

Publix Supermarkets has filed a permit to develop a new elevated grocery store at Eastern Wharf.

The project will cover a 2.21-acre site, include a 28,828 sqft store (with sidewalks, parking, landscaping, and utilities), and extend Riverworks Way as a public road.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.