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Monday, June 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson will host Mayor’s Play Ball at Grayson Stadium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—this event is part of a national initiative with MLB and the U.S. Conference of Mayors to introduce kids ages 5 to 12 to baseball by offering sandlot games, practice drills, and visits with the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters. WTOC 11
- ➤ Krystal Crawford is the new CEO of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and will oversee troops in 125 counties including parts of Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. She stressed that the cookie program teaches important business skills and invited Girl Scouts to visit Savannah— the birthplace of the organization— to connect with its historic roots. WSAV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local private chef Sara Cox joined WSAV News 3’s Tyler Nicole on June 15—she discussed her catering business Sarandipity Fare, which creates private chef experiences and event planning—she offered a simple treat recipe perfect for Father’s Day and weekend gatherings. WSAV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A plea hearing is set for today in Savannah for an accused fake lawyer—court officials have not yet released details about the charges. WTOC 11
- ➤ A man suffered non-life threatening injuries to his legs in a shooting on Crescent Drive early Sunday morning at 3:18 a.m.—Savannah Police Department said the investigation is ongoing and asked anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers. WJCL
- ➤ Police arrested several individuals after a violent fight erupted at Nickie’s on Tybee Island—a bar incident that quickly escalated among patrons. WTOC 11
- ➤ A person was shot in the leg in East Savannah on Sunday morning at around 4:30 a.m.—the injury was not life-threatening. WTOC 11
- ➤ Tybee Island police said that on May 29th just before midnight at Nickie’s Bar and Grill, a fight involving 30 people broke out when a bar owner tried to remove an underage patron and a 48-year-old man from Fort Morgan shoved him into a truck and punched him; police later arrested the man and a 34-year-old from Savannah after finding he was already wanted in Chatham County. WTOC 11
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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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4th of July Fireworks Dinner
6-9 p.m. — Lavender Rooftop Kitchen & Bar — $30 and under — Enjoy a Spanish inspired dinner with panoramic views of Savannah's fireworks.
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