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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Target recalled over 190,000 cans of 14.5-ounce Good & Gather cut green beans from stores in Georgia and 20 other states due to potential foreign objects. The FDA issued the recall on March 13 covering 8,242 cases (lot number 7AA 418507) and the cans state best if used by Oct. 28, 2026 (Class II recall). Savannah Morning News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Savannah man, 25-year-old Jordan Richardson, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for an armed robbery at a local grocery store in 2022 that injured two people—he must also repay $23,793 and serve five years of supervised release. WTOC 11
- ➤ On Tuesday, March 18th, a mass shooting at Westlake Apartments injured five people and Savannah police tracked a silver Jeep that drove erratically—crashing into a tree before colliding with a maroon Chevrolet that claimed one life while its driver, Kenneth Gordon, was apprehended. WJCL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SCAD alumnus Matt Hebermehl returns on April 3 to sign posters and discuss his creative process for the Savannah Music Festival at the Festival Pop-Up Shop on Broughton Street. He has left his mark with murals across the city—adding a musical touch to Savannah's art scene. Savannah Morning News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Savannah-Chatham School System Superintendent Denise Watts said on March 18 that the ESPLOST vote passed with 64.37% approval even though only 5.81% of eligible voters cast ballots. The 1% sales tax extension will fund school projects including Pooler's first high school + the measure was the sole item on the ballot. Savannah Morning News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center released its 2024 Tropical Cyclone Report on Hurricane Helene, the deadliest hurricane since Katrina that caused at least 248 deaths and $78.7 billion in damages, including $5.5 billion in agriculture losses in Georgia from wind damage. The Category 4 storm made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend and produced 39 tornadoes—one of which in Wheeler County killed two people in a mobile home. WJCL
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Foodees Food and Culture Festival in Savannah
This festival features over 40 food vendors, crafts, and family activities, providing a fun community atmosphere with free admission.
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Savannah Music Festival 2025: A Celebration of Diverse Musical Arts
The Savannah Music Festival is Georgia's largest annual event for musical arts, featuring a rich lineup of performances across genres in a vibrant setting adorned with azalea blossoms.
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BalletCollective: Translation Performance
BalletCollective, founded by choreographer Troy Schumacher, explores the potential of ballet through innovative performances.
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Bywater Call Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — District Live at Plant Riverside District — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the electrifying Southern soul and roots rock of Toronto's Bywater Call in a vibrant setting.
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Get Your Rear in Gear Savannah
12:15-3:00 p.m. — 225 Candler Dr, Savannah, GA — Entry fee applicable — Participate in North America's largest 5K race series supporting colon cancer prevention efforts.
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Open House at 81 Woodchuck Hill Road
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — 81 Woodchuck Hill Rd — $745,000 — Explore this stunning Southern Living-inspired home in the desirable Southbridge community.
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Mean Girls Musical
8 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarity and catchy tunes of Mean Girls in a fun, teen-centric performance.
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Hadestown Teen Edition
7-11 p.m. — Savannah Children's Theatre — Prices vary — Experience the enchanting story of Hadestown in a special teen edition performance.
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Warren Haynes Band Live
8:00 – 10:50 PM — Lucas Theatre For the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic guitar skills and storytelling of Grammy Award-winning artist Warren Haynes.
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Zydeco Dance Party with Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
5:00 – 6:20 p.m. — Ships Of The Sea Maritime Museum — Ticket info not specified — Enjoy a lively performance blending zydeco, jazz, blues, and R&B from a seasoned band with deep local roots.
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