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Savannah
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ From Then Until Now: Short Memories of Eight Male African American Savannahians is a memoir that shares the personal journeys of eight locals who grew up under Jim Crow challenges and found support through faith and mentors. A book signing is set at Senior Citizens, Inc. Learning Center at 3025 Bull Street — giving readers a chance to meet the authors. WSAV
- ➤ Local firefighters Kurt and Ryan Thomas created the Thomas Life Capsule—designed to protect victims from heat, toxic fumes, and transport injuries—and demonstrated it at a recent Johns Island training, while they are now raising $25,000 on Indiegogo to build more devices for future rescues. WTOC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Savannah, the oldest city in Georgia, was founded in 1733 by James Oglethorpe who landed with 120 people on the ship Anne and planned a city with a grid layout that featured 24 public squares—22 still exist today. It was set up as a refuge for debtors and later served as a buffer against Spanish threats from Florida. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Over 1,000 students waited in line for 36 hours to get discounted tickets to the SCAD Savannah Film Festival; they began lining up Wednesday evening and the ticket line opened at 8:30 a.m. Friday while tickets for the general public went on sale at 10 a.m. WTOC 11
- ➤ On Friday, the SCAD Savannah Film Festival in Savannah announced additional guests for the event that will run from October 25th to November 1st; Spike Lee will receive the Legend of Cinema award and Amanda Seyfried the Vanguard award—tickets are on sale now—and other honorees include Brendan Fraser, Kristen Stewart, Park Chan-Wook, Sydney Sweeney, Dakota Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. WJCL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Savannah Mayor Van Johnson ended his Read with the Mayor literacy tour at Windsor Forest Elementary when students surprised him with an early birthday celebration—marking a highlight in the citywide reading push. The program promotes literacy during National Literacy Month and will host more events soon. WSAV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Honor and Grace Tattoo in Savannah offers restorative tattoo art—turning breast cancer scars into art—to help survivors regain confidence. The team provides areola restoration and permanent makeup for those recovering from treatment and other changes from chemotherapy or radiation. WJCL
- ➤ At Georgia Southern’s Armstrong campus, the Savannah Songbirds choir helps Parkinson’s patients keep their voices strong by singing with students—organizers say the program provides rides to new members and supports the fight against movement disorders. WTOC 11
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards named three Savannah restaurants as top date night spots in the nation. The Olde Pink House ranked 6th — Chive Sea Bar & Lounge was 9th and Vic’s on the River came in 11th. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ A new atomic bomb themed cocktail bar will open on Oct. 9 on Tybee Island—owned by Stu Putnam and managed by his son, Wes, the bar will feature retro decor and a military practice bomb that nods to the island’s unique 1958 history. WSAV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a strong finish in Houston, the Savannah Bananas secured the top seed in the first-ever Banana Ball Championship series at Historic Grayson Stadium. Game 2 against the Firefighters is set for today—while the Party Animals, as the second seed, will face the Tailgaters on Friday and Sunday with semifinal winners meeting for the championship at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11. Savannah Morning News
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Flute Wine Festival
3-9 p.m. — Forsyth Park Playground — Varied ticket pricing — Indulge in exquisite wines and enjoy live music in a scenic outdoor setting.
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Bridal Hairstyling Masterclass
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Mane Focus Hair Salon — Pricing varies — Master the art of bridal hairstyling with hands-on instruction and product insights.
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Live Music Night with Amy Brown
9-11 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Ticket price info not provided — Enjoy an evening of captivating performances by Emily Holden, Andrea Marie, and headliner Amy Brown.
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Jon Pardi: Honkytonk Hollywood Tour 2025
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Cost Info Unavailable — Enjoy an evening of traditional country music with Jon Pardi and guests.
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The Po' Ramblin' Boys Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Live at Plant Riverside District — $25 — Experience authentic music that cuts through the noise of modern life.
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Adoption Event at Petco
1-3 p.m. — Petco — Free entry — Meet adorable pets looking for their forever homes and learn how you can make a difference.
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