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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Forsyth Farmers’ Market will host the 2025 Family Feast on Sunday, May 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Old Dairy Farm (2500 Tennessee Ave.) where families will enjoy BBQ, vegetarian options, live music, and activities while supporting community outreach programs. The Savannah Tribune
- ➤ Senior Citizens Inc. celebrated its 65th anniversary at a luncheon on May 8 at The Palmetto Club at The Landings — honoring community leaders Dr. Otis S. Johnson, Camille O’Neill and John A. White, Sr. — while reflecting on decades of service and commitment to the city. The Savannah Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Pedestrian crashes have grown more dangerous in Savannah as 15 hit-and-run incidents have injured 31 and killed one; city leaders lowered speed limits on over 400 streets and began a $2 million sidewalk project to improve safety—officials say these measures will help reduce future tragedies. WJCL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Savannah chocolatier Adam Turoni began making a TikTok-inspired Dubai Chocolate Bar in October and now struggles to keep up with high demand at his Bull Street shop—his 8.7-ounce, $32 bar made with Sicilian pistachio purée, tahini and toasted phyllo in 33% fair-trade milk chocolate sells out quickly and is shipped to meet orders across the region. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Today, Sheltair Aviation completed a major apron expansion at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport by adding about 3.4 acres of parking and operational space—this upgrade boosts capacity for general aviation and readies the area for future hangar development. Savannah Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Antiques Roadshow filmed three one‑hour episodes at Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah — the first of five stops on its 2025 tour — in late April. The episodes will air in the upcoming season in 2026 — marking the show’s 30th anniversary — and offer free appraisals of antiques brought by locals. WJCL
- ➤ Coastal Heritage Society announced plans to expand the Savannah Children’s Museum with a new exhibit called Numbers in Nature — an interactive STEAM display meant to offer year-round learning opportunities for local families. The project, part of the museum’s 50th anniversary, is supported by the City of Savannah and generous donors. Savannah Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Savannah school officer alleges he was demoted after reporting sexual abuse by a lieutenant in August 2023 and says his actions led to repeated disciplinary measures including shift changes and a pay cut—while the school board denies his claims and maintains that its response was appropriate given the expired statute of limitations. Legal proceedings are moving forward as the complaint awaits further documentation. Savannah Morning News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chatham County Sheriff Richard Coleman (the first African American to serve the county) reinstated in-person jail visitations in his first four months, meeting a strong community request. He said he and his staff will work daily to care for all residents and address other issues in the county. WTOC 11
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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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