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Monday, June 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BAPS Charities donated a $5,000 check to support the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society after over 350 walkers joined the walkathon at Forsyth Park on Sunday—marking 18 years of partnership in Savannah. WJCL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Troopers reported that a 16-year-old passenger died when an ATV carrying both its driver and the teen struck a tree along Osteen Road south of Howard Drive on Friday night at 9:30 p.m.—both were taken to a local hospital. WTOC 11
- ➤ At around 7:14 p.m. Sunday night, Savannah Fire crews responded to a residential structure fire on the 2800 block of Pate Street and quickly doused the blaze by 7:33 p.m.—no residents were present during the incident. WTOC 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Greg Parker was named 2025 Retailer Executive of the Year by Convenience Store News for his leadership, business excellence and community impact—he has led Parker’s Kitchen for 50 years and donated $20 million to create the Parker’s Community Fund for local charitable causes. WTOC 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Several law enforcement agencies have gathered around the Comfort Inn on Clyde E Martin Drive near the airport—crews reported nearly two dozen police vehicles with K-9 units, and Pooler and airport police say they are only providing backup. WJCL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pride Month began June 1 to honor those who fought during the Stonewall Riots. The Coastal Empire will host Lowcountry Pride at Tanger Outlets on Hilton Head on June 7, a Pride Bar Crawl in Savannah on June 21, and Stonewall at Starland Yard on June 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to celebrate safe spaces & progress. WTOC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chatham County Superior and State Court now meets at the new Eugene H. Gadsden Courthouse on West Oglethorpe Avenue today — all jury summons and court notices now show the new address. WTOC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dave Stroud, a stroke survivor, now volunteers at Methodist Hospital where he recovered by using his woodworking skills to make therapy devices that help others rebuild hand strength—he meets with fellow survivors every Wednesday to share support and recovery tips. His journey shows how giving back has brought him a new sense of purpose and joy. WJCL
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Savannah Ghost Tour: History and Hauntings
Explore Savannah Ghost Tour — Evening — Lafayette Square — Ticket required — Discover chilling tales and rich heritage on a tour crafted by historians and locals.
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