Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
Good morning, Savannah.
A murder suspect—47-year-old Frederic Green—was extradited back to Chatham County Jail and now faces murder charges for the November 30th shooting death of 49-year-old Antwan Small on Saussy Road.
Mary Thompson, an 84-year-old special education para-professional at Jacob G.
Smith Elementary, said she will not retire because she loves working with the kids (she needs them as much as they need her). She has worked at the school for over 20 years and will continue her role with her husband's full support.
On March 21, engineers from the Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District, the Engineer Research and Development Center and the Field Research Facility, in partnership with the City of Tybee Island, installed test instruments on North Beach to measure large vessel waves caused by deeper channels after the 2022 harbor expansion—data they will use to design solutions that keep beachgoers safe.
Readers in Savannah are invited to vote in an open poll for the top Greater Savannah boys wrestler after a memorable 2025 season saw champions crowned in February.
The poll will close Tuesday, April 1 at 11 a.m.—it is separate from the Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards Show scheduled for May 27 at the Johnny Mercer Theater.
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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