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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hyundai announced plans at its new Ellabell plant in Bryan County to eventually boost production from 300,000 to 500,000 cars a year + the facility will need about 14,000 workers though only 1,200 currently work there. CEO José Muñoz said the new cars will be exempt from tariffs as local infrastructure projects progress. WTOC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Mint announced a new quarter that will honor Savannah native Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low in her 1920s uniform with a 'Thanks' badge on her heart; the coin joins four other trailblazers and will soon be available for purchase. WJCL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A House panel approved Sen. Ed Setzler’s bill that would protect religious rights while letting local governments enforce their own anti-discrimination rules. The measure will be voted on by the full House before April 4—critics say it could allow discrimination while supporters claim it mirrors federal protections. The Current
- ➤ Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that will ban cell phones for about one million K–8 students during the school day and the measure awaits Governor Brian Kemp’s signature. If approved, school districts will decide how to store the phones and the ban will take effect statewide next summer—while some parents worry it may affect emergency communication. WJCL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph’s/Candler awarded nurse Celia Dequito with the 32nd Annual McAuley Award on Thursday afternoon for her selfless work during a January snowstorm. Dequito will have her name and image added to a bronze plaque at the hospital (and will receive a $3,000 honorarium along with other recognitions). WTOC 11
- ➤ Memorial Health announced plans on Wednesday to build a new five-story patient bed tower next to the main hospital building at its Waters Avenue campus in Midtown at a cost of $265 million—adding 90 beds, a six-story parking garage with over 1,000 spaces, and an updated cafeteria. Officials said the expansion will create hundreds of new jobs and that construction will finish in about three years after permitting is complete. WSAV
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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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Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez Performance
8:00 – 9:15 PM — District Live at Plant Riverside District — $47.00 — Experience a mesmerizing collaboration between Grammy-nominated artists as they fuse classical and Afro-Cuban jazz influences.
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Bernard “Pretty” Purdie Drum Masterclass
7-10 p.m. — District Live at Plant Riverside District — $50 General Admission, $25 Student Admission — Learn drumming techniques from the legendary Bernard Purdie himself.
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