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Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A nationwide report shows that a 60% drop in licensed foster homes at Wellroot Family Services is forcing children without charges into detention when no alternative placements exist — lawmakers are investigating this troubling practice. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Crush Reloaded, the rebranded Orange Crush beach festival, will hold its one-day event on Tybee Island on April 18 and link with events in Savannah on April 17 and Sunday. Organized by Steven Smalls, it offers live DJs, vendors, and games to entertain locals. Savannah Morning News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday morning at Georgetown Oaks Apartments, a fire forced residents to evacuate as officers caught children dropped from a burning third floor balcony and a neighbor returned inside to warn others, with officials reporting that 22 of 24 units were destroyed and all occupants escaped safely. WJCL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crush Reloaded festival runs from Friday’s welcome party at 1 p.m. through Saturday’s main event until sundown, drawing HBCU students and local guests to Tybee Island, where police will enforce traffic checkpoints and parking restrictions to keep the event safe. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Susie King Taylor Freedom Park opens today in Midway, honoring the legacy of a Civil War nurse and freedom fighter. Officials say the park will include exhibits (details pending) that highlight her historical impact. WTOC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students, faculty, and staff from Savannah State University will build the frame of a new Habitat home—part of President Dr. Jermaine Whirl’s investiture celebration—at T.A. Wright Stadium on Wednesday, April 15, with volunteers signing up for one of three two-hour shifts starting at 8:30 a.m. WTOC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tybee police will run a multi-agency road safety checkpoint at 7 p.m. Thursday on Highway 80 near Lazaretto Creek, asking motorists to drive carefully. The checkpoint comes as the island prepares for Crush Reloaded, the HBCU beach party scheduled for this weekend. WJCL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Alee Iron Knights are set to depart from Snazzy's in Richmond Hill Friday at 6 p.m. to ride 1,000 miles in a fundraiser for a Shriners Hospitals transport van, a cause close to leader Duane Bartels + his daughter Bella. WJCL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Savannah native and LSU star Flau'jae Johnson was picked eighth overall in Monday night's WNBA draft in New York City before being traded to the Seattle Storm for additional assets — a milestone celebrated at the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club watch party. Savannah Morning News
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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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An Evening With Sister Hazel
7-9:30 p.m. — District Live — Tickets from $50 — Enjoy an acoustic night with the beloved band Sister Hazel in Savannah's vibrant atmosphere.
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Market at Forsyth Park
9 AM – 1 PM — Forsyth Park — Market tokens accepted — Explore local food vendors under the old oak trees.
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Small Business Week Mixer
4:30-6:30 p.m. — The Park at Eastern Wharf — Free entry — Celebrate Small Business Week at Savannah’s largest collaborative networking event for entrepreneurs and community leaders.
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