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Savannah
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Savannah’s Shop & Stamp event will run from May 1-3, inviting locals downtown to visit 18 businesses and collect stamps for raffle prizes. Participants can pick up passport booklets with no purchase needed and turn them in to Sea Love Savannah or Savannah Taste Experience. WJCL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire on Leeward Drive early Saturday morning in Chatham County destroyed one home, damaged two others, and displaced six people — though the Campbell family escaped unharmed and lost business equipment. WTOC 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Visit Savannah’s Jennifer Thompson traveled on a roadshow in Nashville, Atlanta, and Birmingham — connecting with more than 130 meeting planners to promote the city's meetings and conventions market. The outreach highlights Savannah’s venues and Southern hospitality to attract future events. Savannah Chamber of Commerce
- ➤ The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free hands-on workshop to help businesses learn how to meet federal contracting requirements with Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Air Field. The event will take place on Thursday, May 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Alee Temple, 100 Eisenberg Drive. Savannah Chamber of Commerce
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Guyton resident won a $1 million Georgia Lottery prize after buying a 50X The Money scratcher at Loves Travel Stop on Highway 21 South in Rincon on Monday (they chose a lump sum payout of $809,000). WJCL
- ➤ Locally Made Savannah closed on Broughton Street after supporting over 45 local makers, reflecting downtown shops struggling with high costs and low foot traffic. Downtown leaders say local support — exemplified by events like Shop and Stamp Savannah — is key to keeping the community vibrant. WJCL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ This summer, Savannah businesses can sponsor a high school junior or senior for the Summer 500 program by funding an 8-week paid internship with a local nonprofit. A $2,500 donation covers the full internship while $500 supports essential workplace training + helps shape the future workforce. Savannah Chamber of Commerce
- ➤ SSU has opened a free mini market on campus, offering healthy groceries to students to help ease food insecurity. Savannah Morning News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Savannah's Office of Sustainability will host its 26th annual Earth Day Festival from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 24, in Daffin Park. The free event offers live music, workshops + hands-on activities like indigo dyeing and repair demos while proceeds benefit nonprofit Lite Foot Environmental Foundation. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Smoke from wildfires in Clinch and Muscogee Counties was seen drifting across state lines yesterday as shifting winds carried plumes into our region & officials kept monitoring fire risks. Updates will determine if haze affects us later. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Georgia Power is set to launch a new program that lets companies propose and fund clean energy projects to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Customer-Identified Resource program passed on Apr. 7 (by public service commissioners) and will open by this summer. The Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statement Tuesday, Apr. 21, saying he and his office are working with the Georgia Forestry Commission to address rising wildfire risks in South Georgia — with multiple large fires reported across the region. He urged residents in affected areas to follow local guidance for safety. WJCL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Caroline Boykin and Sarah Iocovozzi of the Savannah Sports Council attended the Georgia Southern University Sport Management Career Fair (Apr. 21) where they joined panels and met one-on-one with students to discuss sports career paths and volunteer roles. Their efforts boosted local talent and highlighted sports’ role in Savannah’s growing economy. Savannah Chamber of Commerce
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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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Tracy Lawrence Live
7-9 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theater — Check ticket prices — Experience the country music legacy of Tracy Lawrence with hits spanning three decades.
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Meet Me On 95 Car & Bike Show
1-9 p.m. — L Scott Stell Park — Free entry — Experience one of the biggest car, truck, and bike shows with side-by-side trail rides and more.
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Ella Langley Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Tickets required — Ella Langley headlines The Dandelion Tour with special guests Kameron Marlowe and Gabriella Rose.
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Sting Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Sting performing classic hits in Savannah.
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Alison Krauss & Union Station: Arcadia Tour 2026
8-11 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theatre — Ticket resale available — Experience the Grammy-winning bluegrass band as they perform timeless hits and new tracks from their album Arcadia.
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