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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle around 11 p.m. on Tybee Island’s 11th Street near the beach — the Georgia State Patrol is investigating at the request of local police. WJCL
- ➤ At about 11 p.m. on August 3 a pedestrian died on Tybee Island after stepping from a car in front of a home and falling onto the road when a driver made a U-turn — Georgia State Patrol took over the investigation after rescuers attempted lifesaving measures. WTOC 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Statesboro police are seeking 43-year-old Christy Wilson, last seen on Coach Lee Hill Blvd in a blue nightgown + with her hair now purple, and ask anyone with information to contact Senior Detective Cross. WTOC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Savannah Voice Festival is hosting a ten-day celebration in the city (full schedule pending) with a variety of events planned (details to come) for local residents, and organizers will announce more information soon. WTOC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools uses digital tools such as PowerSchool, BrightSpace — and Amira to support student learning and parent communication. The district increased parent engagement with PowerSchool after resolving a 2024 security breach and is piloting grade passback between PowerSchool and BrightSpace while updating Amira for enhanced K-3 literacy screening. Savannah Morning News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Rincon family is searching for answers after their beloved pond suffered a large fish kill in May. Water runoff from a nearby construction site flowed into the pond on July 30 — raising suspicions of contamination. Savannah Morning News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Savannah, Rincon, and Guyton won over $250,000 in lottery prizes last week, with one Savannah resident winning $50,000 on a Powerball ticket bought online and Rincon and Guyton players each earning $105,299 from Fantasy 5 tickets—other winners in the region received prizes up to $1,000,000 that help fund state education. WTOC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Savannah officials have invited City Council members and the public back to City Hall following a careful restoration of the iconic 1906 building. On August 14, the city will host Welcome Home to the Chamber—an event to honor the renovation team and thank donors as regular meetings resume. WJCL
- ➤ Savannah and Chatham County reactivated school zone speed cameras on August 4 to monitor drivers exceeding the 25 mph limit by 11 mph or more—fines start at $100. Police departments including SPD, CCPD, GCPD and Thunderbolt oversee these measures while additional patrols are planned in areas without cameras. Savannah Morning News
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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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Adoption Event at Petco
12-2 p.m. — Petco — Free entry — Meet adorable pets seeking forever homes and get involved in animal rescue.
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Monster Jam
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling monster truck action and stunts live.
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Monster Jam
1-2:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Cost info not provided — Experience adrenaline-pumping thrills with massive trucks and spectacular stunts.
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