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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bryan County first responders are still searching for the man who fell Monday while painting the underside of a Highway 17 bridge over Ogeechee River using drones, boat teams and sonar equipment—officials said they will work through the weekend to find him. WSAV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wawa will open its first Chatham County store in Pooler on April 24 at 1480 Pooler Parkway; the event will include festivities such as a ribbon cutting at 8:30 a.m. and a Hoagies for Heroes contest—Wawa plans to build more than 26 stores in Georgia over the next five to eight years. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, Stratton Leopold cut the ribbon at the new Leopold’s Ice Cream shop on Whitemarsh Island, located at 107 Charlotte Road off Highway 80—designed to serve as a smaller community hub that offers the same ice cream flavors as the busy Broughton St. location. WJCL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force hosted the Voices of Freedom Mobile Recording Studio to gather wartime accounts including Vietnam veteran Gilbert Terry who shared his experience flying a Huey helicopter (he served with the 155th Assault Helicopter Company). Recorded interviews were scheduled in advance and held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in collaboration with Americans in Wartime Experience. Savannah Morning News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Young women who attended last year's Camp Ignite returned for a one-day fire training at Camp Reignite by the Savannah Fire Department yesterday. They raced through obstacle courses and climbed a 70-foot ladder — building fire safety skills in a hands-on setting. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ The Savannah Convention Center Authority and City Council amended a hotel-motel tax agreement to allow tax revenue to repay bonds for a planned hotel on Hutchinson Island + the agreement now extends to 2058 to support a project that will add 445 rooms to meet growing demand. Savannah Morning News
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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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18th Annual Tybee Turtle Trot 5K Beach Run
1–3 p.m. — 37 Meddin Dr, Tybee Island, GA — $35 Early Bird / $45 Regular — Participate in a fun beach run supporting the Tybee Marine Science Center.
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Savannah Fashion Show 2025
Fashion Show — 8 a.m. onwards — Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees' Garden — Check out the latest styles showcased by top sponsors in a vibrant setting.
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