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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bryan County Sheriff's Office resumed recovery efforts Tuesday at 7 a.m. after a construction worker fell from the I-95 bridge into the Ogeechee River Monday afternoon while painting under the bridge near the Chatham-Bryan County line—officials say strong winds forced a shift from rescue to recovery efforts. WJCL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines is launching nonstop flights at Savannah Hilton International Airport this summer. The carrier will begin daily service to Newark on August 14 — it will also start nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale and Nashville on October 9 and to Detroit on October 10. WTOC 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people were fatally shot on Fernwood Drive and in Tatumville, raising Savannah's homicide total to nine for 2025—Mayor Van Johnson said guns stolen from vehicles likely were used as police search for suspects. WJCL
- ➤ Two men accused of breaking into a Price Street home on January 11 in Savannah by posing as Amazon workers who beat and robbed the homeowner for $60 were held after a Tuesday court hearing—27-year-old Tyrone Anthony appeared with a public defender while 26-year-old Kelvin Waye waived his hearing as the case will move to a grand jury. WTOC 11
- ➤ Garden City Police are asking for help finding Nigeria Tukes, a 13-year-old last seen at a Garden City residence at 4:47 p.m. on April 7 wearing a pink bonnet and grey shirt and pants—she is 5′7″, weighs 120 lbs, and was with a male juvenile thought to live in Frazier Homes in Savannah, so please call 912-966-7777 if you have any information. WJCL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Savannah’s Waterfront Community Improvement District Board of Directors adopted a Vision and Implementation Plan for River Street today after a year-long study of improvements including aesthetics, landscaping, lighting and security along the waterfront from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to East Broad Street. The plan covers key areas such as River Street (focusing on Factors Walk, Riverfront Plazas and the north side of Bay Street) to boost community vibrancy, safety and economic prosperity. Savannah Business Journal
- ➤ Registration for the 2025 Mayor’s Small Business Conference is open today—local business leaders, entrepreneurs and advocates are invited to join a day of workshops, networking and opportunities to grow their business. Savannah Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Georgia health officials urged residents to vaccinate against measles after confirming three cases in one family linked to international travel; officials said the cases are not connected to the Texas outbreak that resulted in two child deaths, but rising national measles infections have spurred calls for increased vaccination & closer monitoring. Savannah Morning News
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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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Ardsley Park Home & Garden Tour
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Kavanaugh Park — $50 — Explore six exceptional homes and gardens in beautiful, historic Savannah.
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GSSA Spring Bootstrap Conference
5 AM – 1 PM — Marriott Savannah Riverfront — Check website for details — Engage in discussions on enhancing Executive Function skills for educational success.
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Red Shoes Run
12 AM - 12 PM — Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire — Check website for registration fees — Participate in a community run supporting local families with children in medical need.
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Joey McIntyre Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — District Live at Plant Riverside District — $28 — Catch a lively performance by Joey McIntyre in Savannah's vibrant concert venue.
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Easter Brunch
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District — $89 — Indulge in a lavish buffet featuring Southern favorites and an extravagant dessert display amidst family-friendly activities.
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Savannah Challenger Tennis Tournament
9 AM - 2 PM — The Landings Golf & Athletic Club — Ticket prices vary — Watch some of the world’s finest tennis players compete in this prestigious Challenger event.
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The Collective Practice Week
6 AM - 9 AM — Ashtanga Yoga Savannah — $550 — Deepen your Ashtanga yoga practice with personalized workshops and expert discussions on wellness and techniques.
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The Stews Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Tickets available — Experience a genre-blending rock performance from The Stews.
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