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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Impressive Click—led by Waldo Webster—was named one of the top five agencies worldwide after it won the Platinum Affluent Award for digital strategy, design and innovation in London on May 13th. It was the only U.S. firm honored among hundreds of competitors, marking global recognition for our local business. Savannah Chamber of Commerce
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Isaiah Goodman, a 35-year-old Savannah man charged with 27 dog-fighting counts and murder charges from a 2020 case, pleaded not guilty Tuesday in a Chatham County courtroom & will move forward to a jury trial while remaining held without bond. WTOC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Heritage Society announced plans for the Savannah Children’s Museum’s first indoor expansion on May 13th (the announcement came yesterday) and said the project will add new exhibit space for kids (more details to follow). WTOC 11
- ➤ Volunteers are needed on Wednesday, May 21st to place 26,000 48-star American flags at the museum's Memorial Garden — each flag honoring a fallen airman from the Mighty Eighth Air Force. The display opens on Friday, May 23rd at 10:30 a.m. and will remain through Monday, May 26th. Savannah Chamber of Commerce
- ➤ Eddie 9V (Brooks Mason) will perform songs from his new album Saratoga and earlier tracks at District Live at Plant Riverside on May 17 in downtown Savannah. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. at 400 W. River Drive. Savannah Morning News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Work is underway in Port Wentworth to build a new Anchor Park that will feature the Ice Cove ice arena and a 5,500-seat outdoor amphitheater for summer concerts. City officials say construction traffic will delay drivers on I-95 until early June and plan to add a shuttle service from Savannah later. WTOC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hyundai donated $150K to support young patients at the Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital - $50K went to a child passenger safety program while $100K funded pediatric cancer research; children later marked a handprint ceremony on a Hyundai vehicle to symbolize their fight against cancer. WTOC 11
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Forbes released its 2025 list of Best Places to Retire on Friday — naming Savannah for its affordable median home price of $322,000, mild winters, clear air, and good access to primary care — while noting a relatively high FEMA risk index rating. The ranking was based on factors like cost, tax rules, and quality of life measures. Savannah Morning News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Savannah Arts Academy girls soccer team earned its first state championship spot after beating Morgan County in the Final Four and will face Pike County Friday at 5 p.m. at Mercer University in Macon — a historic milestone for the team. WJCL
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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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Paul Thorn Concert
7-10 p.m. — Tybee Post Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative and emotionally resonant roots music of Paul Thorn, blending blues and rock with Southern flair.
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Megan Moroney Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Enmarket Arena — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the live performance of Megan Moroney in Savannah.
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