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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family Promise of the Coastal Empire has opened four new transitional housing units in the Chatham community to help families in need. The organization also received a major donation of eleven shipping containers of furniture from Wan Hai Lines Ltd.—the gift will support families moving into permanent housing and launch the new Bridges to Stability program. The Savannah Tribune
- ➤ United Way of the Coastal Empire announced Tuesday evening that it raised $9 million during its campaign, with nearly $5 million to help local nonprofits offer childcare, housing and other key services and almost $3 million set aside for disaster relief and grants. Corporate donors such as Gulfstream Aerospace, Colonial Group and Georgia Ports Authority each contributed over $500,000, and a Rapid Response Disaster Fund served 3,700 hot meals after last fall's storms (details were shared at the celebration). Savannah Morning News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Leopold's Ice Cream in downtown Savannah has been ranked No. 6 on USA Today's 10Best ice cream shops list for its fresh banana splits and hot fudge sundaes— a historic shop that opened in 1919; it has also added a Whitemarsh Island location and an airport kiosk. Savannah Morning News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Veteran conductor Sinisa Ćirić—who served as the Savannah Philharmonic’s Director of Artistic Operations and Concertmaster Emeritus—has been named the new executive director of the Savannah Music Festival, succeeding former leaders Gene Dobbs Bradford and Larissa Thut Davidson. He will focus on community engagement and local arts while managing operations from the new headquarters at 120 E. 41st St. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Today, Mayor Van Johnson will lead the Juneteenth Walk—starting at 8:30 a.m. at Wells Park and ending at MLK Park along the Savannah River. The walk is open to everyone and will offer transportation for those with mobility issues to join in honoring freedom and our history. WTOC 11
- ➤ A new historical marker was unveiled outside the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum on June 18 to honor Dr. Ralph Mark Gilbert—widely known as the father of Savannah's civil rights movement—who rebuilt the NAACP and organized voter registration drives that paved the way for the city's first Black police officers and mayor. Around 100 local community members and officials gathered at the event to reflect on his lasting contributions. The Current
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SCAD Film and Television Chair D.W. Moffett was honored with the Governors Award at the Southeast Emmy Awards in Atlanta on June 14—an honor recognizing his longstanding impact on film and television—and his dedication to providing students with real-world experience on professional sets. The Savannah Tribune
- ➤ Savannah Technical College held a successful grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony today for its new Culinary Institute at 7 West Bay Street in historic Savannah — local leaders including TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier, Dr. Ryan W. Foley, and Mayor Van Johnson attended the event. The state-of-the-art facility will offer advanced culinary training and boost the local culinary scene. The Savannah Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Nerf Gun Summer Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — Savannah Martial Arts — Price available upon inquiry — Engage in an action-packed adventure at our Nerf camp designed for kids ages 5 to 12.
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Savannah Comic Con
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Savannah Convention Center — Ticket cost varies — Celebrate the 11th year of Savannah's original Comic Con with vendors, special guests, and more.
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