Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of August.
Good morning, Savannah.
A new Parker’s Kitchen is coming to Heartwood in Richmond Hill (a 10,000-home planned community) with plans submitted today and design underway, though construction and hiring dates have not yet been set.
Longtime employees share Parker’s Kitchen evolution in the second episode of Parker’s at 50, a series celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary.
Amy Lane and Terri Heidmann, who helped grow the business from a small Midway store (eventually reaching 100 locations), underscore its long-held focus on customers.
Savannah natives Lowell Kronowitz and Stratton Leopold will be inducted into the Junior Achievement of Georgia Savannah Business Hall of Fame in November.
The 26th annual gala is scheduled (Nov. 6) at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, recognizing leaders for their business achievements and community service.
Sweet Georgia Brown, a vibrant musical—set in a local juke joint in Old Frogtown—will begin Aug.
21 at 40 Acres and a Mule Playhouse at 415 W. Boundary St. It runs through Sept. 6 with only 60 seats per performance, so tickets may sell out quickly.
Savannah marks America’s 250th anniversary with a re-enactment of the Declaration of Independence today in the historic district, inviting community members to witness a living tribute to the nation’s founding.
Monterey Square shows off Savannah’s rich history with landmarks like the Mercer Williams House and Congregation Mickve Israel (captured in early June photos) that highlight detailed iron work and classic design.
Locals can enjoy a peaceful walk along brick sidewalks steeped in legacy.
The region’s largest job fair returns to Enmarket Arena (620 Stiles Ave) on Wednesday, Sept.
2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering free admission, free parking and meal vouchers to the first 300 job seekers along with resume help and career connections from eight local counties.
Savannah Inspiring the Next Generation (SING) has opened K-12 enrollment for its 2026-27 choir season, accepting new and returning voices until Monday, Aug.
24. Rehearsals begin Aug. 17 at Asbury Memorial Church, 1008 E. Henry St.
Forecasts by the Farmers’ Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac show a cool, wet, and stormy winter coming for Georgia starting in December, as El Niño may bring heavier rains and wintry mix (sleet, freezing rain, or wet snow) to the region.
Recent tests of kratom products sold in Coastal Georgia show that many labels fail to disclose dangerous synthetic additives + new laws now limit serving sizes and sale methods, including raising the legal age to 21.
Health officials warn that mislabeling could contribute to accidental overdoses.
Tinsley Ellis Acoustic Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Live at Plant Riverside District — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of one of electric blues-rock's finest guitarists.
Selwyn Birchwood Concert
8-11 p.m. — District Live at Plant Riverside District — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of award-winning blues guitarist Selwyn Birchwood.
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