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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flau'jae Johnson—a Savannah native, LSU basketball champion, and youth advocate—will host the 3rd Annual Back-to-School Giveback Weekend at Enmarket Arena, where a mobile mammography unit will offer screenings on Friday, July 25, and free school supplies, musical performances, and face painting will be available on Saturday, July 26. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Veterans and their families will soon receive help filing PACT Act claims at a free event hosted by the Warrior Alliance at Savannah State University, Student Union on August 1 from 9 a.m.—2 p.m.; accredited Veterans Service Officers will offer one-on-one consultations and connect attendees with VA officials and local support services. Savannah Chamber of Commerce
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews are on scene at a house fire at 1305 7th Avenue on Tybee Island—residents and visitors are told to avoid the area so that first responders can work safely, while nearby structures were saved although a dog died in the blaze. WJCL
- ➤ Emergency crews responded to a house fire at 1305 7th Avenue on Tybee Island, forcing evacuations of nearby homes — three people left the building on their own and no injuries were reported. WTOC 11
- ➤ Bryan County Sheriff Mark Crowe said a child was pulled from a pool in Ellabell (between Aspen Lane and Groover Hill Road) and rushed to a hospital after a reported drowning, though the child’s condition remained unknown despite showing vital signs. WJCL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Effingham County police responded around 3:30 p.m. to a domestic dispute on Ridge Road where 47-year-old George Driggers chased his girlfriend with a gun and barricaded himself, leading officers to use chemical munitions to force him out plus his 80-year-old father was also arrested for obstructing law enforcement, and both face multiple charges as the investigation continues. WJCL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Savannah was nominated as one of 10 towns for The Local Palate’s South’s Best Culinary Towns contest — readers can vote online to help narrow down the top three. The magazine will feature the winning town on Dec. 16 with results announced a few weeks later. Savannah Morning News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Step Up Savannah held its annual career and community resource fair at the Savannah Civic Center from 9 a.m. to noon—dozens of employers offered hiring and second-chance opportunities in growing sectors like logistics, construction, tourism, and healthcare. Officials noted that the region added nearly 27,000 jobs over four years and expects more growth through 2030. WSAV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Timothy Connelly at Memorial Hospital said Savannah's high heat and humidity have led to more people getting heat-related illness with signs like headaches, fatigue and heavy sweating. His office treated five to ten patients per day this summer — and he advised using frozen water bottles to cool someone quickly if they overheat. WJCL
- ➤ New health data showed that Georgia ranked fourth in the nation for new STD cases and Chatham County ranked 39th per capita — placing it in the top 1 percent of more than 3,000 counties nationwide. The report also found South Carolina ranked eighth nationally, which underscores the need for regular testing and treatment. WJCL
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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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Adoption Event at Petco
1-3 p.m. — Petco — Free entry — Discover pets seeking loving homes and learn about making a difference in their lives.
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