Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, Savannah.
Tybee Island Fire Rescue rescued two swimmers caught in a rip current on Sunday afternoon—responding at 4:30 p.m. to pull them from rough, 6-foot surf 400 yards offshore, and no medical help was needed.
Travel + Leisure ranked Savannah as the third most haunted city in the nation based on ghost sightings, haunted sites and local stories.
Visitors come to its old cemeteries and inns where ghosts from the past are seen.
Savannah Arts Academy held a lively festival for Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dance, art, and food while raising nearly $2,000 for MESE programs.
Teacher Ana Zurita led the event that featured over 20 performances and drew about 230 people who celebrated their Latin roots — marking one of the academy’s most successful celebrations in recent years.
Girls Code Savannah is offering free coding classes for girls in 5th to 10th grade as part of a partnership with Live Oak Public Libraries—sessions run every Saturday from October 11 to November 1 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Researchers from multiple groups netted two manatees—Luciano and Gar—near Hilton Head Island and fitted them with GPS tracking devices—tools to monitor their health and migration—as part of a study that examined how the animals move north along the Atlantic coast during warmer months.
Officials reported that a massive buoy washed ashore on Tybee Island and urged beachgoers to watch from a safe distance (the heavy marker may shift with high tide), warning of a potential hazard on the beach.
Today, the city selected Olympia Cafe to remain on River Street at the bottom level of the Thomas Gamble Building following a petition with over 6,000 signatures — the City Council will vote later to authorize lease negotiations for the popular Greek restaurant.
Effingham County commissioners will vote today at 5 p.m. on a resolution to leave the Live Oak Public Libraries system due to high administrative costs + limited local control, with a review showing that more tax dollars go to administration in Effingham than in Bulloch County.
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.
74th Annual Savannah Greek Festival
11 AM-9 PM — Savannah Greek Festival — Cost varies — Experience three days of delicious homemade Greek food, music, and dancing.
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.
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.
Savannah Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
7:30-9 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — $ — Celebrate the return of cheeseburgers and beach vibes with a night of live music and tropical fun.
Humane Society Fall Fair
12-4 p.m. — Humane Society for Greater Savannah — Free entry — Celebrate fall with a pumpkin patch, food trucks, and adoption specials for pets.
Kevin Gates Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Tickets from $64 — Catch the energetic performance of Kevin Gates in Savannah, GA.
Savannah Wine Dinner Experience
6-9 p.m. — The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa — $150 — Indulge in a 5-course meal perfectly paired with exceptional wines while enjoying stunning river views.
Jordan Davis Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Enmarket Arena — Tickets available — Experience the rising country star Jordan Davis live in concert.
Savannah Halloween Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Mint to Be Mojito Bar and Bites — Tickets required — Celebrate Halloween with costumes, contests, and a spirited crawl through downtown Savannah.
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