Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
Good morning, Savannah.
The Savannah Spring Fair returns to the South Georgia State Fairgrounds from Thursday, Mar.
26 through April 5, offering rides, games, discounted admission (at $5 on opening day) and wristbands, with a Heroes Day on March 30 providing free entry for military members and first responders.
MoGro, a mobile grocery funded by a $700,000 SCAD SERVE grant with Kroger and Second Harvest, launched today to serve 35,000 residents facing food insecurity.
The service will make its first stop tomorrow at Stillwell Towers on Waters Avenue (designed with SCAD student input) and offer fresh produce and pantry staples.
More than 1,500 customers lack power in Savannah today after a Georgia Power outage affected areas including Hunter Army Airfield, White Bluff, Paradise Park and Vernonburg.
Power restoration remains uncertain as officials work to resolve the issue.
Federal workers at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport are working without pay amid a partial shutdown as they maintain air safety, while the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, Savannah Economic Development Authority and United Way offer digital gift cards to help cover essential expenses at retailers like Walmart & Kroger.
A house fire on West 36th Street displaced seven people and two cats on Mar.
24 as fire crews contained the blaze and supported those affected.
Tanger Outlets Savannah and Hilton Head were named among America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek, reflecting their all-women management team’s focus on empowerment.
The award used over 2.6 million reviews and 120 performance indicators to measure workplace excellence.
The Savannah Music Festival opened a pop up shop (at 402 East Broughton Street) where 2026 merchandise (for the event) will be available.
Patients at Children's Hospital of Savannah painted art that will soon float in the reflecting pool at National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The display highlights local creativity — connecting the hospital’s efforts with a broader national audience.
Savannah State University launched the MySSU mobile app to simplify student access to academic records, class schedules, and campus events; the app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Savannah College of Art and Design hosted its third annual AI Summit today, bringing together industry leaders, educators, and students from companies like NVIDIA and Adobe to discuss the integration of AI into creative workflows at its Savannah and Atlanta campuses.
At a Sunday event, the Yamacraw Village Residents' Council called for legal guarantees of 100 affordable units and a first-right to return as demolition plans stall.
The Housing Authority’s relocation plan offers protections that remain unenforceable until HUD responds.
Readers are invited to vote for the Savannah Morning News High School Athlete of the Week in an open poll running until Tuesday, Mar.
31 at 11 a.m. Candidates include track stars Kendrick Joshua & Jacoby Pasley, among others, as voters help determine who will be honored.
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.
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
11 AM – 2 PM — Enmarket — Ticket information available — Experience a magical ice adventure with beloved Disney characters as they embark on a thrilling quest.
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
1-4 p.m. — Enmarket — Ticket prices vary — A delightful ice skating adventure featuring beloved Disney characters in this enchanting show.
Dexter and The Moonrocks Concert
6-11 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Cost not specified — Experience the unique sounds of Southern Alternative and red-dirt country from this Texas band.
Billy Strings Concert
1-9:29 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Tickets vary — Experience the latest hits from Billy Strings, including tracks from his new album 'Highway Prayers'.
3rd Annual Autism Ball
6-8 p.m. — Vintage Special Event Center — Elegant event — Celebrate and raise awareness for individuals with autism through dinner, dancing, and live entertainment.
Dogs Out the Cage Tour featuring Mountain Grass Unit
7-9 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Ticket info not provided — Experience the harmonious sounds of the Mountain Grass Unit's Birmingham pickers.
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