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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Savannah Police arrested 20-year-old Malik Lawson on Sunday afternoon in south Savannah after a shooting left one man hospitalized—officers responded around 3:30 p.m. on Eisenhower Drive near Truman Parkway and charged Lawson with aggravated assault, firearm possession during a felony, and property theft while the victim remains in critical condition at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Savannah Morning News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music star Dwight Yoakam will perform at Enmarket Arena in Savannah this November as part of his Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour—he will share the stage with The Mavericks and Junior Brown. Tickets for his November 14 concert will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. WJCL
- ➤ The Savannah Voice Festival returns for its 13th season on August 7 with concerts, family-friendly shows and educational programs at local venues. The festival features new performances, free events and master classes that lead to a tribute to co-founder Sherrill Milnes on August 16—offering a broad celebration of classical music. WSAV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 150 teachers attended a four-day orientation at Robert W. Groves High School last week as the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System prepares for the new school year starting Aug. 4—district officials reported 90 classroom vacancies and noted that over 450 new staff were hired. New teacher programs such as SOFIE, GaTAPP, and THRIVE support ongoing training, and a one-time $500 teacher grant will be discussed during a district planning day today. Savannah Morning News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chatham County Police Department will reactivate school zone speed cameras on August 4 as Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools begin the academic year. The cameras will run 45 minutes before school until 30 minutes after dismissal on school days and will start on August 7 at St. James and on August 13 at St. Andrews—with the Georgetown K-8 zone remaining off for renovations. WJCL
- ➤ Chatham County Police Department will reactivate school zone speed cameras on Monday, Aug. 4, running them from 45 minutes before school starts until 30 minutes after classes finish on school days. Some zones will remain inactive because St. James and St. Andrews private schools will start later and the Georgetown K-8 zone is closed for renovations—after over 30,000 speeding violations were recorded last school year. WSAV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Savannah health experts warn that rising heat index levels near 119 put outdoor activities at risk and advise residents to use local splash pads and extended pool hours for safe cooling — they also stress that leaving children or pets in cars could lead to serious harm. Local officials and Dr. Jay Goldstein urge extra care during these extreme conditions. WTOC 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eighth-grader Melanie Doggett from Fairburn ran the 200-meter dash in 22.94 seconds at the USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics in Savannah over the weekend—she became the second-fastest 14-year-old ever and set a new meet record while also signing a NIL deal with Nike. GPB News
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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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Cajun Culinary Festival
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Savannah Convention Center — Prices vary — Enjoy a taste of authentic Cajun and Southern cuisine with a variety of flavorful dishes.
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Artful Tales Storytime at Telfair Children's Art Museum
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Telfair Children's Art Museum — Free — Ignite creativity and imagination through enchanting storytelling in an art-filled space.
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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
6-10 p.m. — The Kimpton Brice Hotel — Ticket price includes dinner — Enjoy a hilarious interactive murder mystery experience while dining.
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Dierks Bentley Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Cost info not provided — Ol' Country's comin' to town with supporting act Zach Top.
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Artful Tales Storytime
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Jepson Center & Telfair Children's Art Museum — Free entry — Ignite creativity and imagination with captivating storytelling for young art lovers.
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