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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Junior League of Savannah is hosting its third annual Find The Good Day giveaway to help local teachers start the school year fully stocked with classroom supplies—educators from Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties in Georgia and Beaufort and Jasper counties in South Carolina are invited to apply for a chance to have their classrooms equipped. Savannah Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Midtown Savannah will host a busy weekend with art, music and film as Arts Southeast’s First Friday exhibit runs Friday from 5 to 9 p.m.—and Saturday will feature an all-day Jerry Day at Two Tides, a tequila tasting at Victory North starting at 3 p.m. and a free movie screening at Savannah Arts Academy with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. Savannah Morning News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Port of Savannah had its second busiest year on record as the Georgia Ports Authority reported an 8.6% cargo increase, with June moving 410,400 TEUs and monthly averages over 475,000 TEUs. The authority invested $470 million in projects, including eight new ship-to-shore cranes+additional warehousing and storage space, and plans future expansions such as a new berth at Brunswick and redevelopment of the Ocean Terminal. GPB News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On July 29th, SCAD donated tens of thousands of art materials, including paint, brushes, fabric, charcoal, sketch paper and portfolio bags, to Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools with each school receiving a box while more than 50 art educators picked their supplies. The donation, part of the SCAD SERVE program that set up extra donation sites across campus and collected more supplies than ever before, has supported arts education since 2010. WTOC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Van Johnson addressed the media in his weekly briefing on July 29th at 10:13 a.m.—he shared updates on city initiatives that affect Savannah. WSAV
SPORTS 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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