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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Savannah launched the Community Advancement Leadership Institute in early April to offer residents free and affordable classes in community, nonprofit, career, and youth leadership, with sessions open for registration until Aug. 26 and a second round beginning in September. The program will also feature events—such as Super Saturdays and a neighborhood convention on Dec. 13—and associations completing five core trainings will be eligible for a $1,000 grant. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church will mark its 103rd anniversary beginning Sunday, April 20 with multiple events including a Good Friday performance at 7:00 p.m. featuring Seven Women of God, a midweek service on April 23 with Rev. Antron Piper, Sr., an outreach project on April 26 at 9:00 a.m., and a culminating service on April 27 at 10:00 a.m. with Guest Pastor Rev. Anthony O. Corbett. The public is invited to join the celebration — Rev. Quentin Morris, Sr. leads the church in marking this milestone. The Savannah Tribune
- ➤ Tybee Island officials held a press conference today to explain plans for Saturday’s Orange Crush event, saying that all main activities will be held on Saturday to limit disruptions. They warned that residents and visitors should expect heavy traffic, limited parking & a strong first responder presence as police set up a checkpoint along Highway 80. WJCL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Helio Garcia of South Fulton Police was killed in a head-on crash Tuesday night when another driver veered into his lane — Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident. WJCL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kay Heritage welcomed 10 Savannah Country Day School middle school students outside Big Bon Bodega on Tuesday to learn business basics, bagel making, and the restaurant's use of locally sourced ingredients using a Mini-Mester class. The session provided students hands-on experience with local entrepreneurship. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State College will consolidate today as the Board of Regents approved the change to address EGSC's declining enrollment and improve academic programs in the region — an implementation team from both schools will form and begin campus listening sessions before a final SACSCOC vote finalizes details more than a year from now. Savannah Morning News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia State Supreme Court held oral arguments on Sapelo Island zoning cases involving a referendum to repeal an ordinance that allowed larger homes in a community with one of the state's last Gullah Geechee communities. The justices must decide whether to lift the injunction on the ordinance and let the special election move forward, with a ruling expected in the coming months. WTOC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Let’s Get Healthy Health Fair will be held April 26th, 10am till 2pm at St. Philip AME Church — 613 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd in Savannah, co-sponsored by Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Top Teens of America, National Coalition of 100 Black Women of Greater Savannah Chapter, Inc., and National Council of Negro Women. The second annual event will offer blood pressure checks and health and exercise education. The Savannah Tribune
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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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A Tribute to the 3 Kings
8-9:30 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Ticketed event — Celebrate the music of Albert, Freddie, and BB King with high-energy performances from talented musicians.
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