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Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Forsyth Farmers Market in October, Savannah native Stephan Brennan explained why he is thankful for growing up here as part of the SMN Gratitude Project—his comments highlighted the pride many shoppers feel. Savannah Morning News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SCAD Savannah Film Festival ended Saturday night after an eight-day event that brought many film stars and musicians to Savannah. Rian Johnson—director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi—and Georgia native Dakota Fanning attended the final red carpet event to inspire SCAD students. WTOC 11
- ➤ Port Wentworth hosted its first Gullah Geechee Festival Saturday, celebrating local culture with history storytelling and traditional cooking — organizers said the event will grow annually and featured a coat drive to help residents before winter arrives. WTOC 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that regional gas prices in the Lower Atlantic rose slightly last week from $2.79 to $2.81 per gallon on Monday—despite a 6‑cent drop since last month—and remain 5% lower than a year ago. Savannah Morning News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bella Napoli in Downtown Savannah has served 120 hot meals to TSA workers at the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport during the government shutdown—owner Stephen Hamile said the restaurant will soon send ready-to-go meals for workers to take home. WTOC 11
- ➤ The City of Tybee Island cut off-season parking fees in half — from $4 to $2 per hour — starting November 1 through February 28 to attract winter visitors. The new rate appears at parking kiosks and on the Park TYB mobile app. WTOC 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 5 Georgia rallied past Florida 24—20 on Saturday in Jacksonville and extended its series winning streak to five. Quarterback Gunner Stockton threw two touchdown passes and running back Chauncey Bowens ran 36 yards for the go-ahead score as the Bulldogs won and will face Mississippi State next Saturday at noon ET. WJCL
- ➤ On Friday night, Savannah area high school football teams finished their regular seasons with key wins that set playoff paths—Effingham County beat Statesboro 42 to 41 in overtime, Calvary Day shut out Liberty County 41 to 0 to earn a playoff bye, and Savannah Christian lost 52 to 24 to Toombs County. Bethesda remained undefeated at 9 to 0 while other teams, including Savannah Country Day and Windsor Forest, advanced into playoff matchups. Savannah Morning News
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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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2025 SEC Volleyball Championship - First Round
10:59 a.m.–12:29 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Cost info available for group sales — Witness the competition as all 16 SEC Volleyball teams battle in the championship relaunch.
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Talki Foundation Diabetes Initiative 5K/10K
8-10 a.m. — Howe 2 Run — Registration fee required — Run for a cause benefiting diabetes awareness and support for insulin-dependent individuals.
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