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Savannah
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Metropolitan Savannah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a Hispanic Heritage Celebration breakfast on Sept. 27 at 8:30 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Historic Savannah (2 West Bay Street) to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. Savannah Business Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Chamber has launched its Member Extranet to help local businesses share updates and offer discounts among members. Members can log in using their email + access benefits and post announcements on the Chamber website. Savannah Chamber of Commerce
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Several cultural events are scheduled in Savannah this week as the 44th annual Jazz Festival runs Sept.19-20 at Forsyth Park and moves to Plant Riverside on Sept.21, while the Tattoo Arts Festival unfolds Sept.19-21 at the Convention Center. The Golden Girls Murder Mystery will feature shows on Sept.20 at the Clyde Venue and Thunderbolt hosts a free Golden Hour Jazz event at Nellie Johnson Park on Sept.21 at 5 p.m.—a diverse week for local arts and music fans. Savannah Morning News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Last week, RISE Job Palooza brought together more than 2,400 job seekers and 124 employers to help workers from International Paper and DS Smith find new opportunities. The event showed strong local economic ties—support from key partners built a resilient job market. Savannah Chamber of Commerce
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ WJCL’s Chief Meteorologist Jeremy Nelson in Savannah teams with WESH Meteorologist Eric Burris (Orlando) to deliver an in-depth look at the tropics on Tracking the Tropics as it examines what may develop into Tropical Storm Gabrielle and a new disturbance in the Atlantic. WJCL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Johnson provided an update Tuesday on the restoration of the historic fountain in Forsyth Park that traveled 300 miles from Alabama back to Savannah. The fountain will not be turned on this week and work will continue for several weeks with a ceremony planned for early November — residents are urged to stay clear of the work area. WSAV
- ➤ Savannah alderwoman Alicia Miller Blakely defended her social media comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot on Sept. 10, during her weekly podcast and said she has a right to express her views despite calls for her resignation. Mayor Van Johnson also stressed that free speech must be maintained even as public outrage grew — and Blakely compared her personal loss to the tragedy faced by Kirk’s family. WSAV
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Yachtley Crew Concert
8-10 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theatre — Tickets starting at $202 — Experience the Titans of soft rock in a night of nostalgia and high-energy entertainment.
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The Frank Callen Classic Pickleball Tournament
4-8 p.m. — Chatham Racquet Club — $100 entry — Compete in a thrilling pickleball tournament while supporting the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club.
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Oktoberfest Celebration 2025
12-8:30 p.m. — Service Brewing Co. — Special beer releases — Celebrate the start of Oktoberfest with German-style beers and delicious food.
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Mario Live Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of R&B artist Mario as he performs live.
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The Lumineers: The Automatic World Tour
7-9 PM — Enmarket Arena — Cost info not specified — Experience an evening of heartfelt melodies with The Lumineers.
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Wellness Day @ Tanger Outlets: Sponsored by Savannah Age Management Medicine
Join us for Wellness Day at Tanger Outlets in Pooler, sponsored by Savannah Age Management Medicine, in celebration of health, community, and breast cancer awareness. Begin your morning with yoga on the green, enjoy active demonstrations, and explore a showcase of local wellness vendors and healthcare providers, all promoting healthy living and preventative care.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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