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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 12th, Liberty City Community Center hosted the Builders of the Bridge Honors program where Mayor Pro Tem Estella Shabazz and Co-Host Bro. Yusuf Shabazz recognized 12 local unsung heroes and sheroes—families, friends, and neighbors gathered to support the event. The program also featured emcees Dr. Lydia Rayner Syed and Camille Syed along with other local church leaders to honor the awardees. The Savannah Tribune
- ➤ The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society will hold its 20th Annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, October 18 with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m., a one-mile walk at 10:30 a.m., and a Family Fun event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.+ Proceeds support Camp Buddy programs and Family Support meetings+ funds help offer educational opportunities for local families. The Savannah Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SouthCoast Health is hosting a job fair for local candidates on Friday, October 17 at its Savannah campus on Eisenhower Drive. The event runs from 11:30 a.m.—3 p.m. and offers onsite interviews for clinical positions—job seekers should register online and bring a resume with proof of certification. The Savannah Tribune
- ➤ Genesis of Hilton Head is the title sponsor of the Driving Downtown Forward Golf Invitational on November 3rd at historic Savannah Golf Club—event partners include SAMET, Savannah Bananas, Ghost Pirates, Comcast Business and First Citizens Bank, and fans will meet pro-golfer Bryson Nimmer. The Savannah Tribune
- ➤ Founder and CEO Ciarán McGuigan announces The Malin Savannah grand opening today on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the historic district, marking the brand’s first stand-alone workspace in Georgia and ninth nationwide venue — the 10,000 square foot facility features private offices, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, and a library with local business partnerships to foster connection. The Savannah Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SCAD Savannah Film Festival will give casting director Cassandra Kulukundis the Outstanding Achievement in Casting Award during a screening of One Battle After Another on Sunday, October 26—this is the festival's first award for casting directors. She is well known for her work on films with Paul Thomas Anderson and the festival runs from October 25 to November 1. The Savannah Tribune
- ➤ Fans packed Savannah's historic Trustees Theater on Wednesday night to meet romance author Nicholas Sparks as he celebrated the release of his new novel Remain — recalling his filming days on Tybee Island with big names like Miley Cyrus and previewing his upcoming film adaptation set to hit theaters in October with Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor. WJCL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Savannah State University announced Wednesday that its College of Education will be renamed the Hyundai College of Education after Hyundai donated $5 million. The donation will fund scholarships, digital labs, summer camps and teacher cadet programs—helping to address the teacher shortage as new programs launch in 2026. WSAV
- ➤ Savannah Technical College remembers its former president, Dr. Kathy S. Love, who served from 2009 until March 2024 and led projects including the Aviation Training Center, Dental Hygiene Clinic, and Student Enrichment Center. Current president Dr. Ryan W. Foley said she made lasting changes and the college will share memorial details soon (details pending). The Savannah Tribune
- ➤ Today, the Georgia Department of Education released 2025 lists of Distinguished and Reward Schools that honor Title I schools for high performance and improvement. Four SCCPSS schools earned Reward School status, while Savannah Classical Academy Charter School received both designations—Shuman Elementary closed at the end of the school year and its students have been rezoned. The Savannah Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In late July, Sade Shofidiya inspected four honeybee hives at Tatemville Neighborhood Center in Savannah and checked hive records to ensure proper care. She is building community programs—aiming to teach bee care and support pollinator health as Savannah works toward its Bee City USA goal. GPB News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Savannah is hosting a ribbon cutting today at 10 a.m. for the Dundee Cottages, a new affordable housing community with 39 furnished cottages offering rents from $650 to $850. A service building that provides support like a computer lab and laundry facilities is part of the project—developed under the Housing Savannah Action Plan. WTOC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public health departments in the Coastal Health District are now offering the updated Pfizer COVID vaccine for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season for individuals age 5 and older. Residents in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh Counties should call their local office to confirm availability because supplies are limited. The Savannah Tribune
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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.
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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.
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Kevin Gates Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Tickets from $64 — Catch the energetic performance of Kevin Gates in Savannah, GA.
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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.
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Jordan Davis Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Enmarket Arena — Tickets available — Experience the rising country star Jordan Davis live in concert.
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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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Jo Koy Live Stand-Up Comedy
7:30-9 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theater — Tickets available — Experience the relatable and humorous stories of comedian Jo Koy as he brings laughter to Savannah.
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Savannah Halloween Bar Crawl
4-10 p.m. — Barrelhouse South — Ticket price varies — Experience a thrilling two-day bar crawl filled with spooky cocktails and festive fun.
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TobyMac Live Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theater — Limited seating — Experience a personal concert as TobyMac plays his album from start to finish with stories behind the songs.
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Biopharmaceutical Applied Statistics Symposium (BASS) XXXII
— Nov 3-5 — Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah Historic District — Registration required — A premier forum for biostatistical application in pharmaceutical research and public health.
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