Good morning, Savannah.

The Savannah Scottish Games & Celtic Festival returns on Saturday, May 2 at Bynuh’s Field at Bethesda with athletic competitions, Highland dancing and live Celtic music.

Gates open at 8:45 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., promising a day of Scottish culture and family fun in Savannah.

WTOC’s Aaron Dixon is set to compete in the Savannah’s Got Talent fundraiser later this week to support local charities — the event will showcase community talent in Savannah.

Metro Savannah’s rapid growth is boosting housing, business, and population in nearby counties as job creation+infrastructure drive economic opportunity along key routes like Highway 80.

Local leaders say careful planning is needed to address rising pressures on roads, schools, and public services.

Families in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System can check updated attendance boundaries for the 2026-27 school year after a board vote in February.

Parents can use InfoFinder (entering their home address) to see which school their child will attend, and updated school bus routes will be available on July 27.

Agriculture teacher Velda Hendricks at Coastal Middle School brings real-world lessons to her students by teaching sustainability, business, and hands-on farming techniques.

She also advises Future Farmers of America to help build practical skills, resilience + confidence for life beyond the classroom.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division declared today a Level 1 drought response, requiring public water systems to run a public information campaign on water conservation (ongoing dry conditions have lasted since early April).

State officials today are promoting hotline 988 to help Savannah residents access mental health support (a key resource in crisis situations).

The campaign is part of ongoing efforts to expand local mental health resources.

Savannah Harbor Partners and Island Global Yachting cut the ribbon on the new IGY Savannah Harbor Marina on April 24 at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island.

The event featured remarks by local officials and developers as they introduced the marina for superyachts.

Savannah cheerleaders from Top Gun All Stars Savannah won a world championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando over the weekend; the team (formed in May from Cheer Savannah, Savannah Sharks, and Crowned Elite) is the first from the city to claim the title.

Readers can vote for the Savannah Morning News High School Athlete of the Week in an open poll showcasing top local sports performances from track and baseball and more.

The poll will close Tuesday, May 5 at 11 a.m. (vote online to support your favorite athlete).

After reaching state finals last season, Savannah Christian's senior-laden baseball team won a playoff game against Mt. Bethel on April 24 — they now aim for another playoff run.

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.

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.

Market at Forsyth Park

9 AM – 1 PM — Forsyth Park — Market tokens accepted — Explore local food vendors under the old oak trees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sting Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Sting performing classic hits in Savannah.

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.

Alison Krauss Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theater — Cost not specified — Experience the incredible Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas and special guest Theo Lawrence.