Good morning, Savannah.

Georgia Power delivered the first gas turbine—assembled in Savannah—at Plant Yates and plans to add 1,300 megawatts to its fleet when the units are online; the project is set to create hundreds of jobs and will be completed by 2027.

Michelle Williams was indicted by a grand jury on malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault charges for fatally stabbing Tiffany Jones on May 23rd near the 2000 block of Camelia Ct—officers arrived at 2:30 a.m. and tried life-saving measures but the victim died at the scene.

Aziz Ansari—the star of Parks and Rec and Master of None— will perform a stand-up show in Savannah on Saturday, November 22 at the Johnny Mercer Theatre, and tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m.

Seven student films from Savannah Arts Academy have been chosen for the 2025 All-American High School Film Festival scheduled for October 17th—19th in New York City, with most films available to watch now and winners announced on October 19th at The Kings Theatre in Brooklyn.

REACH Public Schools— a free charter school for grades 9-12— received an 8-0 vote from the Board of Education on Aug.

13. The school offers a flexible model with self-guided curriculum, classroom learning, and career training to help students needing credit recovery or managing adult responsibilities.

Even though Hurricane Erin is expected to stay offshore, residents are urged to update their emergency plans and prepare for heavy rain and strong winds that may lead to power outages—charging devices and checking generators before storms hit.

A Georgia Lottery player bought a ticket at Highland Shell at 485 Jimmy Deloach Parkway in Savannah and won a $1M prize by choosing a cash option for $809K last week—officials confirmed the win.

Sen. Raphael Warnock visited MANA Nutrition’s Pooler facility on Monday morning to tour the nonprofit’s operations that produce a peanut-based meal replacement to fight childhood malnutrition—he had helped secure $12.8 million in federal funds after previous USAID cuts.

His visit marked his first time at the site as he saw boxes of the meal replacement and plans for future expansion.

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.

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.

Adoption Event at Petco

12-2 p.m. — Petco — Free entry — Meet adorable pets seeking forever homes and get involved in animal rescue.

Shabazz Seafood Festival: Labor Day Weekend

12 PM - 6 PM — Shabazz Seafood Restaurant — Payment required for platter — Enjoy a delicious seafood platter featuring fish, shrimp, and crab this Labor Day weekend.

Slush Fest

12-8 p.m. — Two Tides Brewing Co. — No entry fee — Celebrate summer with over 30 frozen slushies and tropical vibes.

Monster Jam

1-2:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Cost info not provided — Experience adrenaline-pumping thrills with massive trucks and spectacular stunts.

7th Annual Oatland Island Wildlife Center Nature Photography Competition

Photography competition and exhibit — Submission deadline August 15 — Oatland Island Wildlife Center — GNPA members only — Celebrate coastal nature through the lens of talented photographers.

Road Safety Conference in Georgia

8 AM - 12 PM — Marriott Savannah Riverfront — Check website for registration fees — A gathering of professionals focused on improving safety and environmental standards in the workplace.

August Networking Mixer at Blue Edge Studio

12-3 p.m. — The Offices at 300 Drayton — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs, business travelers, and creatives at this vibrant networking event.

Soul & Flavor Food Truck Fest

12-6 p.m. — Eastern Wharf — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of culture, cuisine, and community at the 2nd Annual Soul & Flavor Food Truck Fest.