Daily
Savannah
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tybee Island will host Crush Reloaded spring break event on Apr. 18; city officials say the one-day festival will feature extra security, sanitation and an additional ambulance, with 27 officers & state agencies helping to manage traffic and crowd control. WTOC 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Startup Savannah has opened applications for GRIT pitch!, a competition for local entrepreneurs during Small Business Week. Participants will have 3 minutes to pitch ideas for $5,000 in cash prizes at The Clyde Venue on Thursday, May 7. Savannah Business Journal
- ➤ Allegiant Air will close its base at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport on Nov. 2 due to seasonal demand changes — it will still run flights during peak times. WJCL
- ➤ NaRobia’s Grits and Gravy closed its doors Apr. 6 after serving Savannah for 23 years. Locals remember its hearty grits and savory gravy as a key part of the community's food scene. WTOC 11
- ➤ Regions Bank announced longtime Savannah banker Brian Jackson is now its market executive, tasked with boosting local growth in Savannah and the Lowcountry. He will report to Commercial Banking Leader Russell Morgan as the bank expands its commercial efforts. Savannah Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colonial Park Cemetery, Savannah's oldest municipal cemetery, offers a peaceful place where visitors can relax and explore historic gravestones and markers. Locals can stroll the paths to enjoy a tangible link to the city’s rich heritage — a quiet reminder of its storied past. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Publisher Shirley James will receive an honorary degree from Spelman College this week for her 50-year career as an educator and community leader who revived the Savannah Tribune and served at Savannah State University. The Current
- ➤ Extras are invited to audition for 'Comeback King,' a film linked with Judd Apatow & Glen Powell, with calls in Savannah, Macon and Claxton from mid-April through mid-June, including roles for children on April 20 & 21 and stand-in parts with set pay rates. WJCL
- ➤ Sony will host a free interactive photography event on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The Park at Eastern Wharf, offering guided photo walks, professional headshot sessions, and hands-on camera demos (registration is required). WTOC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Juliette Low Elementary in Savannah, teacher Stephanie Tobgo teaches fifth grade to build academic skills, resilience and confidence. She uses history to help students understand their roots (she calls them 'Tobgo kids') while giving consistent support to shape their futures. WJCL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Savannah City Council approved a $73,500 contract to remove the Great Tire Patch (a mound of 3,500 tires) from Hutchinson Island, citing environmental and safety concerns as local development grows nearby. Savannah Morning News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health officials are offering free STI testing throughout April at community health departments to address rising infection rates (nearly 1,400 annual cases in Chatham County) and advise regular testing and protection to avoid serious health issues. WJCL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Eastern Wharf launches Food Truck Thursdays at the Eastern Wharf Community lot — adjacent to Stevedore Bakery — with food trucks serving treats from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The free weekly event supports Savannah’s lively food truck culture. Savannah Business Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Mungo Homes has launched sales for The Grove at Hopeton Landing on Little Neck Road; the new development will include 79 single-family homes with nine floor plans and planned amenities such as a pool, cabana, fire pit + playground, with homes expected to finish this summer. WJCL
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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'.
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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.
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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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The Great Gatsby Screening
7 p.m. — Tybee Post Theater — Fundraiser event — Step back into the Roaring Twenties for a glamorous night in support of community initiatives.
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Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. South Carolina Stingrays
3-10 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Check FloHockey for live and archived broadcasts of this exciting hockey matchup.
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The Eric Bailey Show
10:00 – 11:30 PM — Front Porch Improv — General Admission — Enjoy a night of stand up comedy featuring Eric Bailey and special guest musicians.
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MindTravel Silent Piano Concert
7-9 p.m. — Forsyth Park Band Shell — Limited headphones available — Immerse in a mindful piano journey with Murray Hidary and reconnect with yourself.
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Savannah Career Fair
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Marriott Savannah Riverfront — Free entry — Meet face to face with recruiters from local and Fortune 500 companies exploring exciting career opportunities.
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SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival
10 AM - 4 PM — Forsyth Park — Free entry — Celebrate spring with SCAD alumni in Savannah at the iconic sidewalk arts festival.
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Crowder Spring Tour featuring Seph Schlueter and Patrick Mayberry
7-8:30 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theater — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of uplifting music with Crowder and special guests in a venue made for great songs.
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