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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Savannah residents reviewed a 90-day walking tour pilot that set rules for tours by banning those south of Liberty Street after 10 p.m. and limiting groups to 30 people; during the trial, city officials observed 43 tours after 10 p.m. with three showing disruptive noise, and they are now reviewing their findings before announcing next steps. WTOC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Savannah Jazz will honor local jazz legend James Moody’s 100th birthday with a pre-party fundraiser at 45 Bistro — followed by an all-star concert at the Trustees Theater on Saturday, July 12 featuring saxophonist Bobby Watson and drummer Adam Nussbaum with the Savannah Jazz Orchestra. The Savannah Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pooler native Tirzah Daniel graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy after four years of academic, physical, and military training, earning a Bachelor of Science in English, a minor in Japanese, and a commission as a U.S. Navy ensign—she is also an alumna of Savannah Arts Academy. The Savannah Tribune
- ➤ Jonathan Cephlia, a freshman at Savannah Early College, and homeschooled freshman Nkoy Mitchell won first place at the National African-American History Challenge in New Orleans at the 39th Annual Conference of the 100 Black Men of America. Their win earned a $3,000 scholarship and they were guided by Coach Jonatcha Rich Winbush of the Beach Institute — a proud achievement for Savannah youth. The Savannah Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ GDOT will close the Chatham Parkway bridge from 9 p.m. on June 20 until July 10 to allow contractors to raise the bridge over I-16, and I-16 lanes will be closed overnight from June 20 to June 24. Motorists will face restricted turn movements on Chatham Parkway—detour routes are posted—so they should plan extra travel time. WTOC 11
- ➤ Chatham Area Transit Authority hosted a public celebration on June 5th to welcome the nation’s first waterjet hybrid Savannah Belles Ferries—Juliette Gordon Low II and Susie King Taylor II—with events starting at City Hall Landing and ending at the Convention Center. Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark completed seawall repairs and introduce the ferries featuring BAE Systems’ advanced electric propulsion system for a smoother, more sustainable ride. The Savannah Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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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Fourth Friday on the Riverwalk
3-7 p.m. — Turbine Cafe at Plant Riverside District — Food prices starting at $16 — Enjoy live music and delicious local flavors by the Savannah River.
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Adoption Event at Petco
12-2 p.m. — Petco — Free entry — Discover adorable pets ready for a forever home at this bi-monthly adoption event.
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