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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CBNA invites residents within its neighborhood boundaries to join monthly community meetings held on the first Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Tompkins Regional Recreation Center on Ogeechee Rd - residents can bring their concerns, hear reports from public services, and meet neighbors with the meetings led by President Gloria Williams. The Savannah Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Chatham County Police Department is asking for assistance finding 12-year-old Neriah Lewis—she was last seen leaving her home on Trafford Lane while riding a purple bike on Wednesday evening. WTOC 11
- ➤ The GBI, Henry County Police Department, Henry County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations arrested 17 suspects — aged 17 to 59 — in an undercover operation targeting sex traffickers and commercial sex buyers from multiple states, and the investigation remains ongoing. WJCL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Savannah Chapter of the Moles (chartered on April 24, 1954) celebrates 71 years of friendship and has built a legacy that includes national leaders. The chapter will travel to New Orleans in June for the 75th Anniversary Conclave under the theme 'Celebrating A Dazzling Diamond Anniversary Conclave' after holding its 70th anniversary event on December 21, 2024. The Savannah Tribune
- ➤ Today, Historic Savannah Foundation announced its inaugural list of six endangered historic buildings in Chatham County—identified as being at risk from demolition, neglect, or insensitive development—and started a community nomination program to help protect these sites during its 70th anniversary and National Preservation Month. Savannah Business Journal
- ➤ Savannah Alumnae Chapter will host Delta Authors on Tour on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Savannah Technical College — 5717 White Bluff Road — with nine published Delta members. The free event — Elevating Authors, Southern Style — will feature book sales, readings and discussions. The Savannah Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Mayor’s Small Business Conference was held at the Savannah Civic Center on May 7 as part of Small Business Week, organized by local Chambers of Commerce + the Economic Development Department. The event featured workshops, panel discussions and a mayor’s address that gave local small business owners new tools to boost their success. WTOC 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ May 7th, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant was fined $30,000 by the Georgia EPA for discharging industrial wastewater to a publicly owned treatment works without a required industrial pretreatment permit—officials said the company also used a sewage holding tank for purposes beyond construction trailers. Savannah Business Journal
- ➤ Tybee Island officials reported that sea turtle nesting season began May 1 and urged residents and visitors to turn off lights by 9 p.m. Marine Science Center staff will mark nests with yellow tape — and ask beachgoers to fill in holes and remove sandcastles to keep turtles safe. WTOC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Savannah City Council will consider approving a development plan on the 125.093 acre Hill Durrence Tract in Aldermanic District 5 at the intersection of Fort Argyle Road and Kaizen Parkway. The plan will combine a residential complex near the road entrance — and warehouses toward the center and rear of the tract. Savannah Business Journal
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Keller Williams Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — District Live at Plant Riverside District — $43 — Experience an unforgettable night with live music by Keller Williams.
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Mama-Run for Molly's Bridge
11:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. — 275 Berwick Blvd, Savannah, GA — Registration fee applies — Participate in a run or walk to support the local community and enjoy a fun day for kids and adults alike.
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Tybee Beach Bum Parade
4-7:30 p.m. — Tybee Island Light Station & Museum — Free entry — Experience the south’s largest water fight during this colorful beach parade.
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Eddie 9V Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Live at Plant Riverside District — $27 General Admission — Gametime offers last-minute tickets for a lively evening with Eddie 9V.
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Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
3-6 p.m. — Tybee Post Theater — $30+ — Experience the magical journey of Cinderella in this enchanting musical filled with beloved songs and heartfelt moments.
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Wormsloe Plantation & Bonaventure Cemetery Tour
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Savannah College of Art & Design — Book online — Explore two historic landmarks in Georgia with ease on this half-day tour.
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In Conversation with Jeffrey Seller and Leslie Odom, Jr.
6:00 – 11:59 PM — Trustees Theater — $30 includes signed book — A behind-the-scenes look at modern Broadway and the making of a theater legend with influential figures in American theater.
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Shabazz Seafood Festival
12 PM - 6 PM — Shabazz Seafood Restaurant — Payment required for platters — Enjoy a delicious platter featuring Shabazz fish, shrimp, crab, and more over the Memorial Day weekend.
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WWE Friday Night SmackDown
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Tickets available — Experience electrifying wrestling action with WWE superstars like Cody Rhodes and Charlotte Flair.
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EXTC - Terry Chambers and Friends
9-11:30 p.m. — The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue — Tickets available — Experience a night of live music featuring the legendary drummer Terry Chambers and his band EXTC.
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