Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
Good morning, Savannah.
Crews have shut down a portion of I-16 near mile marker 101 after a severe multi-vehicle crash, with all westbound traffic being rerouted down Excelsior Church Road to Highway 46 then to Highway 57—officials urge drivers to use caution and allow emergency crews space to work.
Savannah firefighters rescued two people who fell into the Savannah River near Plant Riverside early Friday at 3:26 a.m.—both were found clinging to a pillar and checked by EMS after a strong tide left them in distress.
Three Savannah coffee shops have been named among the best in Georgia by RoastyCoffee.com.
Foxy Loxy Cafe in the historic district (Whitaker St.) along with Savannah Coffee Roasters and The Coffee Fox (Broughton St.) offer a mix of classic and unique brews.
Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician Jon Batiste delivered the commencement address at SCAD on Friday, urging graduates to embrace life’s unexpected challenges—he was awarded an honorary doctorate by SCAD president Paula Wallace.
He is scheduled to address SCAD graduates in Atlanta today, where Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will also receive an honorary doctorate.
Georgia DOT is planning to widen I-16 from I-95 to State Route 67 over 32.5 miles — a project that includes replacing or widening 20 bridges to improve traffic flow.
The agency will host meetings on June 11 in Statesboro and June 12 in Bloomingdale and will accept comments until June 26.
On Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Chatham County Health Department held a hurricane preparedness event on Eisenhower Drive with groups such as CEMA, Healthy Savannah, GROW Initiative GA, the American Red Cross — and Safe Kids Savannah.
Dr. Sierra Peebles stressed that residents and newcomers should sign up on the Coastal Health District’s Hurricane Registry to get the help they need during emergencies.
Bonaventure Cemetery Tour: Luxury Van Experience
90-minute tour — The Old Sorrel-Weed House Museum & Tours — From $38 — Experience the elegance of Bonaventure Cemetery in luxury aboard a 2024 Mercedes Sprinter van.
On-Site Tour of Senior Living
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Precision Care Services, LLC — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living amenities and services including award-winning dining and activities.
Coaches For Curing Cancer 5K/10K Run/Walk
7:30-10:00 a.m. — Howe 2 Run — Support a worthy cause while enjoying a scenic run or walk in Savannah.
Luke Bryan Concert
7:00-8:30 PM — Enmarket Arena — Tickets required — Experience a night of chart-topping country hits with Luke Bryan at the Enmarket Arena.
Boy Harsher Concert
6-10 p.m. — Starland Yard — Check venue for costs — Experience an electrifying performance by the American electronic music group Boy Harsher.
Father's Day Dinner Cruise
7-9 p.m. — Savannah Riverboat Cruises — Adult: $99.95, Child: $52.95 — Enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise to celebrate Father's Day.
Jane Austen Book Club at E. Shaver Starland
6:15-7:15 p.m. — E. Shaver, Starland — RSVP required — Engage in a literary discussion of 'Emmett' by L. C. Rosen while enjoying refreshments.
Southern Culture On The Skids Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Check venue for pricing — Experience the lively sounds of Southern Culture On The Skids, a band with over three decades of musical journey.
Wymberly and Sporehead Summer Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue — $10 Donation — Experience a night of live music with Savannah's own Wymberly and Sporehead.
Market at Forsyth Park
9 AM – 1 PM — Forsyth Park — Market tokens accepted — Explore local food vendors under the historic oak trees.
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