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Sunday, July 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 2Lt. Milton Leonard Hymes, Jr.—a Savannah native who died in a B-24J Liberator crash in WWII—is finally at rest 81 years later after his remains were identified and returned to his family. His casket was escorted by Patriot Guard Riders to Bonaventure Cemetery on July 18th during a full military honors service attended by about 200 people. The Current
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire on the 600 block of West 61st Street displaced two adults—firefighters controlled the blaze in about 15 minutes and the Red Cross is providing assistance. WTOC 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Savannah Police are searching for missing 12-year-old Erika Scott who was last seen at her home on the 1000 block of W. 53rd Street around 2 a.m. Saturday and they ask anyone with information to call 911. WTOC 11
- ➤ The Screven County Sheriff's Office announced that deputies arrested 20-year-old Theron Robbins—of Savannah—in connection with the Oglethorpe Mall shooting after a tip led them to find him hiding in a closet on Redfield Road, and he was wanted for aggravated assault and murder. WJCL
- ➤ Savannah Police are looking for a missing 10-year-old, Amira Green, who was last seen Friday, July 18th in the 500 block of Windsor Rd wearing black pants with a design and a black shirt with a design — anyone with information should call 911. WTOC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mosquito control teams in midtown Savannah, Hapeville, and northwest Atlanta detected West Nile Virus in mosquitoes and will treat affected areas with insecticide—officials urge residents to remove standing water and use repellent to lower the risk of infection. The Current
- ➤ On Saturday, Savannah opened cooling centers, pools, and splashpads at community centers and parks to help residents cope with extreme heat during a heat advisory from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Authorities also enforced equine tour restrictions—halting horse-drawn carriage operations when heat index values reached 110 degrees to protect the animals. WJCL
SPORTS NEWS
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USATF National Junior Olympic Championships
All Day — Savannah State University — Check for registration fees — Experience the thrill of junior athletic competition in a vibrant community event.
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Brian Kelley Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Tickets required — Catch the anthemic sounds of DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley as he performs his hits.
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Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K
6:15-8:30 p.m. — J F Gregory City Park — Entry fee applies — Heat up the track at this fun 5K run supporting Family Promise of Coastal Empire.
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Bi-Monthly Adoption Event at Petco
12-2 p.m. — Petco — Adoption fee applies — Meet adorable pets looking for their forever homes and learn how you can make a difference.
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Literary Arts Family Day at Davenport House Museum
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Davenport House Museum Entrance and Shop — Free entry — Step back to the 1820s with hands-on activities inspired by Savannah's literary history.
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IACP Annual Educational Conference
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Hyatt Regency Savannah — Registration required — A collaborative event aimed at enhancing dog training techniques and building community among canine professionals.
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2025 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference
8 AM - 5 PM — The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa — Registration required — Engage with pest management professionals for three days of education and networking.
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Artful Tales Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Jepson Center & Telfair Children's Art Museum — Free entry — Ignite creativity through captivating stories in an art-filled environment.
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Southeast Crab Feast
1-3:30 p.m. — Lake Mayer Park — Ticket required — Indulge in all-you-can-eat blue crabs with music in a family-friendly setting.
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49 Winchester Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Victory North Savannah — Tickets available soon — Experience a night of live music with 49 Winchester in Savannah.
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