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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity dedicated a new home on Friday morning at West 53rd Street in Savannah to Shaye Ellis, who completed the affordable homeownership program. The ceremony celebrated her determination and the support of community partners—volunteers, donors and local leaders. WJCL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Savannah’s The Ordinary Pub will not reopen after a building collapse linked to Hurricane Helene made its space unsafe; the restaurant, which served customers for 10 years and worked for 18 months to bounce back, thanked patrons in a farewell note. WJCL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A GoFundMe raised over $30,000 for the family of truck driver Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez after his body was found near Jekyll Island, & federal investigators continue to probe his disappearance following his 10-day absence. WJCL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Davenport House Museum is hosting a free Family Day on Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., where families can try hands-on demos like window glazing and brick making — a chance to learn how local historic buildings are preserved. WTOC 11
- ➤ Savannah Scottish Games will return for its 48th year with traditional athletic contests and cultural exhibits — a local celebration of Scottish heritage that invites community members to experience time-honored traditions. WTOC 11
- ➤ Neighborhood Comics hosts its annual Free Comic Book Day today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1205 Bull St. in Savannah, offering free comics and signings by guest artists Morgan Beem and Jorge Corona while celebrating seven years in business. WJCL
- ➤ Gray Media and WTOC launched the Star-Spangled Sing-Off contest inviting video submissions of The Star-Spangled Banner for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville to film a performance as part of the We The People initiative celebrating America’s 250th birthday; the contest opened May 1. WTOC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gulfstream Aerospace invested $5 million in local education yesterday to boost the talent pipeline for aviation careers in Savannah + its outreach spanned K-12 schools, technical colleges, and universities. Savannah Morning News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Health facilities are now out-of-network for certain Cigna plans, which means Savannah patients should check their coverage before scheduling care. Patients may need to seek alternative providers for treatments covered under their plans. WTOC 11
- ➤ Memorial Health honored trauma survivor Dakota Ivey — who was critically injured in May 2025 — with a victory lap through its level one trauma center Friday; he was named trauma survivor of the year as the hospital plans to honor survivors each year during trauma awareness month. WTOC 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Benedictine remains the last Savannah team in the state baseball playoffs after sweeping Allatoona on Wednesday. The Cadets, now 29-5, will host Cambridge in a best-of-three series on May 6. Savannah Morning News
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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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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.
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David Nail Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — $25-$75 — Enjoy an evening of live country music with David Nail in a vibrant venue.
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Summer Celebration with Easy Honey
5-9 p.m. — Hop Atomica Savannah — $20, $15 for SCAD students — Celebrate the unofficial SCAD send-off with three bands on the last night before graduation.
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Foodees Fest in Savannah
1-9 p.m. — Tanger Outlets Savannah — Admission details TBA — Experience a lively weekend festival featuring delightful eats and unique vendors.
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