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Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Savannah's 26th Annual Pride Festival took place in Forsyth Park with vendors, live performances, and food trucks—despite a $30,000 funding loss reported days earlier. Michael Bell, the center's executive director, said community support is vital to keep essential services like free HIV testing, mental health support, and outreach programs operating. WJCL
- ➤ Chatham County leaders gathered Saturday morning in a roundtable to raise domestic violence awareness by sharing personal experiences and strategies to prevent abuse—organizers, including District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones’s Victim Witness Program and moderator Shannon Royster, also provided breakfast and resources for survivors in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. WJCL
- ➤ Savannah’s annual Wag-O-Ween event brought fun to Pulaski Square on October 25th with over 900 registered pets and thousands of visitors— they enjoyed creative costumes, photo ops, and a dog race where Oscar Meyer Wiener earned third place. The volunteer-led event raised funds for animal rescues, spay and neuter services and community education and continues today at noon with treats available. WJCL
- ➤ Savannah Feed the Hungry hosted its 17th annual Christmas in October event on Oct 25 at the Windsor Forest Community Center, offering free hot meals, clothing, toys and gifts to families, seniors and the working poor affected by a government shutdown. Volunteers like longtime supporter Cheryl White and members of the Alpha Zeta Chapter supported the event, which also featured live music by the Infallible Funk Band — drawing hundreds of guests. WJCL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ BAPS is planning to celebrate the final day of Diwali today with a cultural program that includes traditional lighting and performances—organizers expect the event to attract families from Savannah. The festival will feature activities that highlight the spirit and traditions of Diwali. WTOC 11
- ➤ The Jepson Center for the Arts is showcasing the Art of the Character exhibit—displaying costumes worn by actress Glenn Close for visitors to explore. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ The SCAD Film Festival begins today in Savannah and will show a lineup of films along with panel talks set to run over several days—organizers expect local filmmakers and guests to attend. WTOC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Savannah State celebrated its homecoming with a campus event that brought together students, alumni and faculty. Organizers said the celebrations continued into the weekend with planned activities to honor school tradition. WTOC 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Melissa is now a category 2 storm with 100 mph winds located southeast of Jamaica in the Caribbean; it is forecast to strengthen further over the weekend + it could reach major hurricane status before Monday while models show it staying well east of coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry. WJCL
- ➤ Tropical Storm Melissa is now a Category 1 hurricane with 90 mph winds and is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane today—while Savannah may see dangerous rip currents on Monday. Savannah Morning News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials are holding open houses on Oct 28 at 6 p.m. and Oct 29 at 10 a.m. to gather input on redeveloping the Savannah Civic Center — the project will demolish the Martin Luther King Jr. Arena in early 2026 for $10 million and renovate the Johnny Mercer Theatre while keeping it operational. Savannah Morning News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Renegade Paws Rescue visited WSAV yesterday to introduce its latest rescued pets, Mercury, Jupiter, & Uranus, who are waiting for a loving family. WSAV
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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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Third Annual Southern Supply Chain Summit
10 AM – 4 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah Airport — $225 – $275 — Engage with industry experts on supply chain solutions and workforce development.
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Hostess City Food & Wine Fest
3-6 p.m. — Eastern Wharf — $99 — Experience a delightful showcase of Coastal Empire cuisine and beverages against the scenic backdrop of the Savannah River.
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Hadestown Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theater — Tickets from $93 — Experience the Tony award-winning journey of love and sacrifice in this captivating musical adaptation.
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Shopping, Sips, and Santa
5-8 p.m. — The Fancy Pheasant — $30 tickets — Enjoy festive shopping, sips, and holiday fun while supporting a vital cause against human trafficking.
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Ari Lehman at Nightmare Weekend
Photo Ops — Savannah Convention Center — Not specified — Meet the original Jason Voorhees and grab collectibles at the event.
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Eastern Wharf Food Truck Festival
1-6 p.m. — The Park at Eastern Wharf — Free entry — Savor delicious bites from 30+ food trucks while enjoying live music along the riverfront.
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Mandi Strachota Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Jazz'd Tapas Bar — Entry details not provided — Experience the soulful vocals and captivating songwriting of Atlanta's multi-instrumentalist Mandi Strachota.
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