Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
Good morning, Savannah.
On Sunday afternoon, the Savannah Fire Department monitored a capsized boat on River Street while waiting for the Coast Guard and County Marine unit to arrive—no one was in the water.
On Sunday morning, firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 1900 block of Florance Street that sent two residents to the hospital for smoke inhalation—firefighters contained the blaze to one room.
Round 2 of the Ultimate Savannah Dish Challenge 2025 is underway as local voters choose from the top round 1 dishes — voting will end at 11:45 p.m., March 25.
On Sunday, local postal workers and customers gathered on Bay Street by the main post office to protest plans that could merge the USPS with the Department of Commerce.
NALC representatives warned that the proposed change will make rural delivery more difficult and may lead to layoffs among nearly 640,000 postal employees—threatening essential services.
The FDA recalled nearly 200,000 cans of Good and Gather Cut Green Beans sold at Target last month due to a possible foreign object affecting 21 states.
Customers in Savannah are advised not to consume the recalled product — they should return or dispose of it as directed.
Readers in Savannah can vote in an open poll for the top 2025 high school girls wrestler from Greater Savannah, with candidates from Richmond Hill, Jenkins, and New Hampstead.
The vote will close on March 31 at 11 a.m. + the poll is separate from the Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards show scheduled for May 27 at the Johnny Mercer Theater.
On Saturday morning, Dunkin’ Donuts and the Savannah Bananas surprised military family Nicole Smith by gifting tickets to the game against the Party Animals during a visit to a Dunkin’ in Rincon—Smith, a semifinalist for Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year award, said she was very surprised. Party Animals player Riyan Rodriguez also expressed his support for the military.
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.
BalletCollective: Translation Performance
BalletCollective, founded by choreographer Troy Schumacher, explores the potential of ballet through innovative performances.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Songs of Southern Comfort with Roger Moss & Trey Gurley
4-6 p.m. — Tybee Post Theater — Ticket info available — Enjoy an evening of Southern music classics led by vocal talents Roger Moss and Trey Gurley.
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