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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The trial of 29-year-old Quayshon Whitehurst—accused of robbing a CBD store on Ogeechee Road, hijacking a car, and shooting a Savannah police officer in June 2024—has been postponed to a later date; he faces 13 charges with no new trial date set. WTOC 11
- ➤ All five soldiers wounded in a shooting at Fort Stewart yesterday are stable, Brig. Gen. John Lubas said, with two treated at Memorial Health—the only Level 1 trauma center in Coastal Georgia—and the suspected gunman taken into custody within 30 minutes. Savannah Morning News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Effingham County Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday night to reject a proposal to rezone 425 acres of agricultural land for industrial warehousing in Rincon—residents voiced concern over increased truck traffic. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Tybee Island’s city manager, Bret Bell, said voters in Chatham County will vote in November on a sales tax measure to fund projects such as an $8 million gap for beach renourishment and the relocation of an outdated fire station. The plan also calls for resiliency projects to protect the island from flooding—steps that are seen as essential for future safety. WTOC 11
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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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