Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Savannah.
Clearwave Fiber expanded its 100% Fiber Internet network in Savannah today while working with WSAV-TV to support a local food drive.
The company, which already serves over 15,000 customers, will extend service to Ardsley Park and nearby areas — investing in its hometown.
Savannah police are seeking 19-year-old Cole Gagnon (5 ft 7, 125 lb) for questioning over a May 19 shooting on the 700 block of E.
53rd Street that left a man seriously injured; anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020.
Verner Ross and her son were arrested at a McDonald's parking lot after Ross said a knife-wielding man harassed them and her son grabbed sticks for self-defense (Ross faces misdemeanor obstruction and her son is charged with assault and obstruction) (Savannah Police have opened an administrative review as Mayor Van Johnson calls for an investigation).
Savannah homeowner Matthew Williams lost over $10,000 after unlicensed contractor Charles Adams left key renovation work incomplete and now seeks police charges amid similar cases in court—he urges local residents to verify contractor licenses and reviews before hiring.
The Savannah Juneteenth Fine Arts Festival began on May 31 with a Dreams Fulfilled Scholarship Gala and will run until June 21 with events like Lunch and Learns on June 10 and 17, a Fireworks Show on June 19 at Daffin Park, and a final celebration at Forsyth Park—hosted by Chosen For The Arts and presented by The Eichholz Law Firm to honor the legacy of freedom and resilience in the African American community.
Chatham Area Transit Authority will add two new waterjet hybrid ferries, Juliette Gordon Low II and Susie King Taylor II, to Savannah’s waterways—these vessels carry 150 passengers and run on a modern electric system with onboard diesel generators.
A celebration event is planned to start on River Street at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.—local leaders will speak and guests will ride to the Savannah Convention Center.
The USDA’s FSIS has issued a health alert for Organic Rancher ground beef sold at Whole Foods Market in Georgia and South Carolina due to a potential E. coli risk.
The 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages—with use or freeze-by dates of June 19 and 20 and available from May 26 through June 3—should be thrown away or returned, and no illnesses have been reported so far.
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.
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.
Flowers After Hours Workshop
6:30-8:00 p.m. — STUMP Plants — $ — Engage in a creative floral arrangement workshop with refreshments and take home your unique creation.
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