Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
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🏘️ Community
Marine Corps veteran Cpl.
Leonard B. Turner celebrated his 103rd birthday yesterday at Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q on Abercorn Street with a celebration hosted by the Marine Corps League, honoring his service with Carlson’s Raiders during World War II.
The City of Savannah held a community celebration on Thursday, Aug.
20 at the Civic Center parking lot to honor the legacy of the former arena as demolition got underway.
🎭 Culture
A study using 2024 Social Security data shows that 2,490 babies were named Savannah — the name ranked ninth among city-inspired baby names while Augusta also appeared in the top 50, with 52 babies receiving the name.
The findings highlight a trend in popular names derived from Georgia cities.
Club One announced new local ownership and plans to reopen this fall with a dedicated theater space for local performances & a celebration of its historic legacy.
Travis Coles, Trey Coles, and Rick Garman will lead the transition to uphold the venue’s community spirit.
Tybee Island police met film actor Jason Isaacs today to show support for the department.
The actor—best known for his role as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films—joined in a friendly exchange with officers.
🎓 Education
Several Savannah-area high schools earned spots in U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools rankings as of Aug.
20, with Savannah Arts Academy earning the top local ranking. The announcement gives families a snapshot of performance across schools in Savannah, Chatham County, and the surrounding Coastal Empire.
🏛️ Government
At Fort Stewart, soldiers who sign reenlistment contracts by Nov.
14 will earn four extra days off timed with the Nov. 19 release of Grand Theft Auto VI. The bonus pass aims to encourage commitment for at least two more years of service near Hinesville.
Governor Kemp’s office said that without extra federal funds, the Pathways Medicaid program supporting 18,500 low-income Georgians may shut down at year’s end.
Patient advocates voiced concern (citing new federal requirements that could raise costs) amid ongoing discussions.
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