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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership announced its formation to build a new innovation ecosystem in the harbor region that will support local entrepreneurs and attract marquee companies. The group builds on the Savannah Logistics Innovation Center’s work and will work with local research and business experts — including Georgia Southern University and VentureSouth—to boost key industry areas. Savannah Chamber of Commerce
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Tybee Island Police Department released cell phone video showing a man strangling a dog with a leash for about 7 seconds at a dog park on April 5 and breaking fence slats to pull the dog through a hole before leaving in a white utility van with four other dogs—police described the suspects as two white men and are asking anyone with information to come forward. WJCL
- ➤ On March 18, 60-year-old Darren Lewis was fatally struck on Liberty Parkway when a suspect fleeing Savannah Police in a high-speed chase hit his vehicle—his family is now pushing for a new Darren Lewis Law and will decide on legal action after the investigation. WJCL
- ➤ Tybee Island Police are searching for two men in a white utility van with five dogs after reports that one man strangled a dog at a local dog park on Saturday and then rounded up four others—officers are urging anyone with information to come forward. WTOC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Savannah schools end by May and many summer camps are filling up fast as families register for programs like Oatland Island’s day camps, City of Savannah’s Recreation camps, Savannah State University Coast Camp and STEAM sessions at Georgia Tech CEISMC. Camp dates, fees and deadlines vary — organizers recommend contacting them soon — to secure spots for the summer. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ The Big Tide Summit will return to Savannah this Friday at the Savannah Convention Center where thousands of high school students will learn about S.T.E.A.M. career paths and leadership skills. Founder Robert Gould and alumna Davita Cossey, who is studying Mortuary Science at two local colleges, said the event will offer key opportunities for teens to prepare for future jobs + build workforce talent. WJCL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Savannah’s Waterfront Community Improvement District Board of Directors adopted its Vision and Implementation Plan on April 9 to improve River Street and nearby areas with a focus on aesthetics, security, and economic growth—this plan builds on a year-long study and draws from previous city and design initiatives. Savannah Chamber of Commerce
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Savannah Speech and Hearing Center has received a generous grant from Gulfstream Aerospace to support its rehabilitation therapy program — funding speech therapy along with pediatric occupational and physical therapies. The nonprofit center uses a sliding fee scale and offers scholarships to help families in need. The Savannah Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tonya Mackey died on March 27 after an extended illness at age 57. She was the first woman to coach a high school boys basketball team in Savannah and led New Hampstead High School to over 100 wins and seven state playoff trips between 2012 and 2020. The Savannah Tribune
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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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Pretty Woman - The Musical
8:00-9:30 PM — Johnny Mercer Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved story of Pretty Woman brought to life on stage with a captivating musical score.
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