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Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Seven days after a worker fell from the I-95 bridge into the Ogeechee River while painting its underside, multiple agencies are expanding their search—his body still has not been found. WTOC 11
- ➤ Pooler Police responded to Hamilton Grove Pool around 6 p.m. Sunday after reports of a 5-year-old boy becoming unresponsive — he was resuscitated and taken to a local hospital as detectives spoke with witnesses. WTOC 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, GSP troopers on Staley Avenue in Savannah spotted a white sedan with no tag and when the driver fled, the vehicle sideswiped another car causing a crash; a trooper used his taser—he arrested the suspect and took him to a local hospital for his injuries. WTOC 11
- ➤ On Thursday night, District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones and nonprofit leaders gathered at the Coastal Georgia Center at 305 Fahm St to talk about how to help crime victims with resources such as forensic interviews, counseling, and more law enforcement funding — about 40 to 50 community members attended the free panel. Savannah Morning News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mystic Aquarium released 22 rehabilitated sea turtles into the Atlantic Ocean off Jekyll Island on April 10. The turtles—14 green, six loggerheads and two Kemp’s ridley—were rescued from Cape Cod and cared for before being transported with help from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Today, Dulany Industries announced that the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has removed the former Kerr-McGee Pigments site, HSI #10641, and the Deptford Tract Landfill site, HSI #10179, from the Hazardous Site Inventory List at SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex in Savannah—after completing a $38 million remediation on 755 acres that led to a March 18 reclassification. Savannah Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ House Bill 399 passed in the House and awaits Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature to require large property investors to hire local brokers and give tenants property manager contact information. Lawmakers say the rule will help renters get repairs faster—if the governor signs it, tenants will know who to call—so local officials can fix problems promptly. Savannah Morning News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pooler first responders resuscitated a five-year-old child who became unresponsive at a neighborhood pool in Hamilton Grove near Quacco Road around 6 p.m. Sunday and transported him to a hospital for further treatment. WJCL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Savannah Morning News invites readers to vote for High School Athlete of the Week - a field of top local performers from recent spring sports events - and the open poll closes on Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. 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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