Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
Good morning, Savannah.
🏘️ Community
On Saturday, Oct. 17, Wilderness Southeast will host its 5th annual event Family Fun Day + Paddle Battle for Fish Gotta Swim at Wilmington Island Marina from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring kayak races, a raffle, live music, food trucks, and kid-friendly games to support local environmental education programs.
🎭 Culture
Tybee Island Pirate Fest drew visitors from the Coastal Empire on Saturday despite stormy weather and will conclude today with pirate wrestling performances that highlight a long-loved tradition.
The event brought families and fans together for a memorable weekend.
📰 Economy
The Port of Savannah reported record shipping volumes for September as final numbers showed a strong month for cargo shipments.
The City of Savannah is now hosting public engagement sessions for its first-ever multi-modal transportation plan known as Savannah MOVES.
🎓 Education
Savannah State University will mark 136 years on Nov.
12 at Tiger Arena as alumna Pearl Dowe returns to deliver a keynote speech and receive the Richard R. Wright Sr. Award of Excellence. The university now accepts nominations for the Cyrus G. Wiley Distinguished Alumni Award until Oct. 26.
The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta released a study on Friday afternoon showing that Georgia girls are graduating high school at record rates while facing challenges with mental health + social connection + safety + financial hardship.
Savannah Technical College launched a 12-week drone training program today to offer hands-on flight training + online instruction for FAA Part 107 certification.
Registration ends Oct. 19 with classes starting Oct. 22.
📰 Real Estate
On Oct. 10, Zumper data showed that Savannah apartment listing prices dropped from a median of $1,950 in August to $1,903, with last month’s median at $1,924 + signaling a gradual decrease.
🏈 Sports
On Saturday night at Nationals Park, Savannah Bananas will face Texas Tailgaters in the inaugural Banana Bowl starting at 7 p.m. with streaming on Disney Plus and YouTube — Savannah enters as the top seed while Texas brings strong tournament momentum.
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Driver's License Clinic
Need help getting your suspended driver’s license reinstated? Georgia Legal Services Program and its partners are hosting a free Driver’s License Clinic for eligible Georgians on Thursday, Oct. 22. The clinic will provide legal support to help eligible individuals better understand their options for addressing a suspended driver’s license.
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