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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 100 Black Men of Savannah, Inc. announced their Grand Scholarship Gala will be held Saturday, April 26 at the Savannah Riverfront Marriott—funds raised will support scholarships and programs. WSAV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Savannah Pride Center is calling on police to investigate the fatal shooting of 27-year-old volunteer Chris Allen Villegas-Fentress as a hate crime after he was shot in a Dollar General on West Bay Street on March 15 — a community vigil is planned for Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Forsyth Park Bandshell. WJCL
- ➤ The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating five individuals wanted for failing to register as sex offenders—43-year-old Christopher Graves seen near Highway 17, 22-year-old Jeremiah Scott-Kollman last seen near Abercorn Street and Harry S. Truman Parkway, 32-year-old Vencen Bentley last seen near W. 39th Street, 49-year-old Christopher Alexander seen near 357 Main Street and 41-year-old James McIvory last seen on Lincoln Street. WTOC 11
- ➤ Police in Savannah investigated a shooting on Sunday around 2 p.m. near the intersection of E. 32nd Lane and Waters Avenue where a gunshot victim, shot between the neck and shoulder, walked into Memorial Health University Medical Center—his injury was non-life-threatening and no arrests have been made. WJCL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The museum hosted an audio postcard tour of the Savannah row house where writer Flannery O’Connor spent her first 13 years, as March 25 marked her 100th birthday. Executive director Janie Bragg led the tour and explained how her experiences during the Great Depression helped shape her unique style + provided historical context for her early life. GPB News
- ➤ Savannah Music Festival is offering a free Explorer Pass for public school students and free School Spotlight Series shows for local families—events run from March 27 through April 10 at venues around town with a flyer that outlines access details. The festival also features a range of student ensembles and performances that provide fresh opportunities for musical exploration in the community. Savannah Morning News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Ports Authority moved more than 479,800 TEUs in February (a 6% increase from last year) as renovations were underway at its Ocean Terminal on a (200-acre site) to serve two large container ships at once; its operations supported over 609,000 jobs and generated $5.3 billion in taxes. WTOC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Transportation is studying a passenger rail line connecting Savannah and Atlanta — it is seeking public input through online surveys and stakeholder meetings. The study will evaluate potential routes with stops in Statesboro, Dublin and Macon — GDOT will decide on funding and phased plans in 2026-2027. Savannah Morning News
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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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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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Maddox Batson Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Tickets available — Experience teen sensation Maddox Batson's debut performance with a blend of country and pop.
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