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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Van R. Johnson II will lead Savannah's second annual Juneteenth Walk to the River on June 19 to celebrate freedom and honor Juneteenth National Independence Day. The community event will start at Wells Park (8:30 a.m.) and follow Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard before ending at the Savannah River in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Savannah Business Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Survivors of the October 19 gangway collapse on Sapelo Island filed a lawsuit alleging that companies ignored safety concerns and failed to maintain the structure during the annual Gullah Geechee Cultural Day celebration—local attorney Chadrick Mance said the improper design led to the accident that left seven dead. The Current
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Savannah Culinary Institute opened its doors last Thursday at 7 West Bay Street after a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Van Johnson and local leaders. The new $15 million, three-story campus doubles Savannah Tech’s capacity from 150 to 300 students—offering hands-on culinary, bakery, and community cooking classes. WSAV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Savannah City Council will approve a revised agreement with the Friends of Forsyth Conservancy that gives the city final veto power over park projects—ensuring local control over enhancements at Forsyth Park. The memorandum of understanding establishes a 10-year partnership to fund improvements while addressing community concerns raised about previous provisions. GPB News
- ➤ Savannah City Council unanimously approved an urban camping ordinance that makes sleeping and leaving personal items in public spaces unlawful. The ordinance requires officers to issue a verbal or written warning before legal actions and will be re-evaluated on September 25 along with a 90-day review by the city manager—designed to check its effectiveness. WTOC 11
- ➤ On Thursday, Coastal Georgia for Democracy hosted a forum in Savannah where candidates for the Georgia Public Service Commission answered questions about rising utility bills amid rate hikes that began in 2023. The special primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 17 and early voting ends today (voters should act quickly). WJCL
- ➤ The Chatham County Board of Commissioners tentatively adopted a new millage rate on June 12 that raised property taxes by 3.36 percent for General Maintenance and Operations, 48.99 percent for Special Service District taxes, and 3.43 percent for Chatham Area Transit Authority taxes. All citizens are invited to two public hearings at the Commission Meeting Room on the second floor of the Old Courthouse, 124 Bull Street, on June 18 at 9 a.m. + 6 p.m. Savannah Business Journal
- ➤ The Chatham County Commission is holding public hearings on the budget and millage rate with a budget hearing scheduled for today at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Chambers on the 2nd floor of 124 Bull Street — the millage rate hearing date has not been specified. Savannah Business Journal
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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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Sunday Compline Service
8-8:30 p.m. — Christ Church Anglican — Free entry — Experience a serene candlelit worship service focused on reflection and meditation through the ancient liturgy of Compline.
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