Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Savannah.
Last Sunday, nearly 500 people climbed 110 flights of stairs at Enmarket Arena to honor 343 New York City firefighters who died during Sept.
11 — the fourth annual memorial event organized by the Savannah Professional Firefighters Association brought the community together as they remembered lasting sacrifices.
Thousands gathered at Fort Stewart on Sept.
11 for the 9/11 Remembrance Run—marking the 25th anniversary—and honored those lost while uniting locals in tribute to community heroes and veterans.
Volunteers beautified four legacy homeowners' residences in Live Oak on Friday morning as part of the 912 Day festivities, working along 38th Street (with Amazon and HouseProud) and preparing for contractors to complete more renovations before a community concert at Forsyth Park today.
Tybee Island will host its 11th annual Redfish Tournament on Oct.
10-11 at North Beach & 350 anglers will compete for record payouts while supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire.
Happy Beauty Co. is opening a 2,600 sqft store at Tanger Outlets Savannah that will offer over 6,000 beauty products — including makeup, skincare and fragrances — and follows recent additions like Sephora and Brooks Brothers.
Great Dane, founded in Savannah in 1900, built heavy-haul trailers for the U.S. military during World War II to support the European theater.
The company earned an Army-Navy Award in 1943 and its legacy remains a proud part of local manufacturing history.
Three Savannah residents recall 9/11 and share their personal memories 25 years later.
One resident mentioned a memorable quote about blue skies while another remembered nearly working in New York that day.
Georgia orchestras kick off their 2026-2027 seasons with diverse shows throughout the state.
Savannah Philharmonic begins on Sept. 19 featuring classics and new works, while other groups plan themed concerts including live movie scores and family events & community engagement.
The Good Side returns with daily episodes; it will debut Monday, Sept.
14 at 11:30 a.m. on WTOC Plus and also airs Saturdays at 5 a.m. (inspired by viewer feedback).
On Friday, Sept. 11, visitors at Tybee Lighthouse observed a 25th remembrance of 9/11 that featured a large American flag measuring 30 ft by 60 ft and bagpiper Alexander Skellen performing from atop the historic tower.
Savannah’s largest-ever convention will be held at the expanded Savannah Convention Center from Monday, Sept.
14 to Thursday, Sept. 17 (drawing about 5,500 veterinary professionals each day and generating an estimated $1.37 million for local businesses).
Savannah secured $2.2 million in grants to study flood risks as part of its Stormwater Master Plan — a city update event is scheduled soon to share details with residents.
A real estate firm from Atlanta purchased three vacant properties for $10 million in Savannah on Abercorn Street & White Bluff Road, including a closed Denny’s and two multi-family sites slated for PARC Abercorn Apartments development.
David Emanuel Academy defeated Vidalia Heritage 14-0 in this week’s game on Sept.
11 in Savannah.
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