Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Savannah.
🏘️ Community
The Savannah Chamber Foundation invites local businesses & community partners to sponsor 9 Days of 912—a weeklong series of events starting Sep.
3 and culminating in celebrations on Sep. 12 that highlight the city’s history and unity.
Hundreds of runners will gather at Daffin Park on Saturday, Aug.
22 at 8 a.m. for Savannah’s annual Miles to Margaritas 5K and 10K race benefiting Coastal Pet Rescue (with nearly 800 registrants expected).
💼 Business
Hussey Gay Bell added Margaret Ann Royal, EIT as a civil design engineer to its Savannah office on Aug.
11 — she brings expertise in residential and transportation projects. Royal earned her BS at the University of Georgia and received the Dr. Sidney Thompson Family Award.
🎭 Culture
Tybee Island was named South’s Best Family-Friendly Beach Town for the second consecutive year at the 2026 Wherever Awards.
The honor was accepted on Aug. 3 — emphasizing the island’s appeal for families seeking a coastal getaway near Savannah.
📰 Economy
Science for Georgia said that new data centers in the state may need between 29 and 58 gigawatts, a demand that could exceed current power supplies.
Georgia Power noted that an OpenAI center in Effingham County might add 1 gigawatt more than allowed, raising questions about future energy management.
RISE will host its annual Job Palooza on Wednesday, Sept.
2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Enmarket Arena, connecting job seekers from eight counties with active employers. The free event offers on-site resume assistance + meal vouchers for the first 300 survey respondents.
🎓 Education
Savannah Area Chamber leaders Bert Brantley and Jennifer Davenport attended Mayor Van Johnson’s REAL Taskforce meeting on Aug.
11 + community figures discussed enhanced early childhood education and expanded pre-K opportunities to build a stronger future workforce.
Forty international college students chosen on August 12 for the Georgia Rotary Student Program come from 20 countries (ages 18-24) and will study while building leadership, community ties and cultural exchange across 21 colleges; the program begins Aug.
21 to 23 at The DeSoto Hotel with a welcome from Mayor Van Johnson.
🏛️ Government
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce joined other Hub Council members in Athens on Aug.
5 to strengthen ties between business and government leaders — a move that sets the stage for the 2026 Congressional Luncheon.
🏈 Sports
Greater Savannah residents can vote for their top returning high school receiver for the 2026 football season.
The poll closes Thursday, Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. and features candidates from schools including Calvary Day and Benedictine.
🎉 Savannah Events
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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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