Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Savannah.
Goodwill Southeast Georgia is showing shoppers creative, affordable ways to make Halloween costumes from repurposed items at its Richmond Hill location today.
The effort supports community workforce training and sustainable reuse.
Effingham County is planning a major AI data center, Project Camellia, to be designed by OpenAI and built in phases from 2028 to 2032, modeled after Abilene’s Stargate campus.
Local leaders note such projects have increased resource demands (housing, roads, water) as seen in Abilene.
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum will host its third annual Celestial Seafarers immersive art event on its Savannah grounds in November.
The two-night event will feature light+sound and maritime-inspired art installations.
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform with accompanist Solon Gordon at Lucas Theatre on April 6, 2027 during the Savannah Music Festival, marking nearly 30 years since his last performance in Savannah & tickets are available online.
Downtown road closures are in effect for SCAD Film Festival preparations, with East Broughton Lane and Abercorn Street closing at scheduled times until Nov.
3 to allow for work, and drivers must adhere to posted no-parking signs or face towing.
The Dental College of Georgia Savannah has produced its steel framework after six months of construction.
Augusta University President Russell Keen said the $178 million project will open in 2028 and bring over 400 new jobs — boosting local dental education and care.
Educators at Jenkins High School were recognized on Wednesday when the district announced its 2028 school-level finalists for Teacher of the Year and Instructional Support Person of the Year (five per category).
The finalists now move on to district-level consideration with final winners to be chosen at next year’s gala.
Memorial Health broke ground yesterday on an $18 million free-standing emergency department in Pooler near Costco — by the new Galen College of Nursing campus.
The facility will offer full emergency services with ambulance access and is expected to open in fall.
Precision medicine is reshaping breast cancer care as doctors in Savannah use genetic testing to tailor treatments based on tumor biomarkers and reduce harsh protocols.
St. Joseph’s/Candler’s PAINT THE TOWN PINK campaign is highlighting early detection throughout October to improve patient outcomes.
Repeal 33 is hosting its Booze & Blues Brunch on Saturday, Oct.
24 at 11 a.m. at 125 Martin Luther King Blvd, where guests can enjoy live blues tunes by DJ Basik Lee, creative brunch cocktails & new fall dishes.
Coastal Georgia native Allen Bailey, a 10-season NFL lineman for the Chiefs and Falcons, died at 37 when found at his Florida home on Tuesday (Oct.
20); he is remembered in McIntosh County for supporting youth sports through football camps and scholarships.
New skaters learned roller derby basics at a three day boot camp held Oct.
19 to Oct. 21 at Garden City Recreation Center while the Derby Devils search for a home venue. The league seeks a facility with at least 107 by 75 ft (regulation size) to host home games.
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