Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
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🏘️ Community
On Sunday, Oct. 25, Heart 4 Souls Fest will return to Forsyth Park Bandshell from Noon to 6 PM, offering live music, food trucks, vendor booths and a children’s fun zone.
Hosanna Church, Relentless Grace and People Helping People are hosting the free event to bring the community together.
The Junior League of Savannah will host Touch-a-Truck and Truck-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct.
31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JC Penney lot at Oglethorpe Mall (quiet hour 10 to 11 a.m.); family tickets cost $25, individual tickets $6, and children 2 and under enter free.
Jordan Sampson (a Savannah State alum) was chosen by the SSUNAA Savannah Chapter as queen for the 2026-2027 reign, announced by President Yusef Polite and the nominating committee.
The selection highlights her commitment to leadership and service in the community.
City officials say the Daffin Park Signature Playground will not get an opening date until drainage repairs and a final inspection (expected by Oct.
22) are complete. The city plans to announce a November opening and host a ribbon-cutting celebration once the site is safe for families.
💼 Business
Kroger has pulled Red Bull from its shelves in Georgia and the reason remains unclear (this change affects all its stores statewide).
🎭 Culture
On October 7, visitors to Wright Square admired a blend of history and art as the site honored Tomochichi and celebrated Savannah’s founding legacy through outdoor displays and restored landmarks beneath iconic live oaks.
The Savannah Pride Festival will take over Forsyth Park on Saturday, Oct.
24 as the 27th annual family-friendly event hosted by the Savannah Pride Center. Organizers plan music, art, food trucks, and community fun — they are still accepting volunteer applications by Friday, Oct. 23.
📰 Economy
The Georgia Ports Authority secured a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build a 350-acre container terminal on Hutchinson Island — construction will begin in January 2028 to boost capacity to 12 million TEUs over the next decade.
🎓 Education
On Monday, Oct. 12, Savannah State University held its Homecoming Fountain Dyeing Ceremony at Hill Hall steps, turning the fountain Tiger blue to mark the start of Homecoming week and bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners with President Jermaine Whirl in attendance.
🏥 Health
The Georgia Department of Health released restaurant scores from Oct.
1 to Oct. 9 for Chatham County, with perfect marks at sites (like Leopold’s Ice Cream and The Coffee Fox) and a low score of 79 at Two Cracked Eggs in Savannah for improper food storage and unapproved sanitizer use.
🏈 Sports
The Savannah Bananas will reveal their 2027 Banana Ball schedule today at 6 p.m. on ESPN2 and YouTube—unveiling 75 tour destinations from cities and venues worldwide.
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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.
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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