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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On August 14, a woman rescued herself and her 3-year-old after their car nearly drowned in floodwater in Savannah—she said she did not think they would make it out. WTOC 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Savannah man—Nicholas Kassotis—was found guilty of murdering and dismembering his wife after her remains were discovered on Dec. 2 at a hunting club in Liberty and McIntosh counties and he was sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 25 years. WJCL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to strengthen into the season’s first hurricane today and become a major hurricane this weekend—models show it will turn west-northwest and bring dangerous rip currents to the Southeast Coast next week. WJCL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Savannah City Hall reopened on Thursday after extensive interior restoration that updated historic spaces while preserving original marble, mosaics and woodwork. The event began with an open house for council members at 10 a.m., public tours at noon and a City Council meeting at 2 p.m.—the first meeting in the restored chamber honored the project team. WTOC 11
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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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You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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