Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Savannah.
An intersection at State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue was dedicated Monday in honor of Mary Davis, the S.O.S Band vocalist — a Tompkins High School graduate — with a ceremony held at Central Missionary Baptist Church followed by a procession.
The free Heart 4 Souls Fest returns to Forsyth Park Bandshell on Sunday, Oct.
25 from noon to 6 p.m., offering live music, food trucks, vendors, a children’s fun zone, and prayer opportunities (hosted by local faith groups).
Power lines down on Talahi Island shut the intersection near Quarterman Drive and Bay Drive and caused a power outage affecting nearly 130 customers when crews arrived at 8:05 a.m. Monday (Oct.
12) while Georgia Power works to restore service.
Pilot Travel Center in Ellabell installed six new Tesla charging stations for electric semis on Oct.
12 along the I-16 corridor near the Port of Savannah, which allow trucks to charge quickly & boost fleet electrification in the growing logistics hub.
Def Leppard and the Goo Goo Dolls, with special guest The Struts, will perform in Savannah on June 11 at Enmarket Arena — part of their 45-show North American tour in 2027.
Tickets in Savannah start at $162.
Tybee Island hosted its annual Pirate Festival parade, turning the island into a swashbuckling scene of costumes and fun for all ages.
Savannah Tech held a drone demo on Tuesday that offered a first look at its new 12‐week training course for FAA certification and in‐demand drone careers—an initiative aimed at preparing locals for emerging tech opportunities.
Residents in Screven County are cleaning up after two tornadoes touched down Saturday that uprooted trees and damaged homes in Halcyondale and Newington—neighbors are coming together to help as the National Weather Service surveys the damage.
A secret letter from port authorities shows that plans for the Jasper Ocean Terminal were suspended as leaders shifted focus to individual projects and funding reallocation + the joint venture had cost nearly $20 million.
This move reflects shifting industry priorities and puts further port expansion on hold.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, Oct.
14 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1200 King George Boulevard in Savannah — inviting donors to help secure essential blood supplies.
Former coach Mark Richt joked about Alabama during a press conference as he congratulated Kirby Smart and Georgia on their 20-17 win over Alabama on Saturday, Oct.
10. The Bulldogs will play Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Sanford Stadium at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN.
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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