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Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Public ice-skating sessions will begin at Enmarket Arena on Friday, Nov. 7 — the City of Savannah, Oak View Group, and Zawyer Sports and Entertainment formed a partnership to launch the event. Savannah Business Journal
- ➤ Yesterday, local law firm Harris Lowry Manton LLP donated $5,000 each to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia and the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help address food shortages after SNAP benefits expired. The firm said its donation may inspire other businesses to support hunger relief efforts. Savannah Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival wrapped Saturday night in Savannah—celebrities walked the red carpet and shared comments about the city. WSAV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Chatham County School Board met with state legislators at A.B. Williams Elementary during their annual Board Breakfast to discuss literacy, teacher pay, mental health concerns, loan forgiveness, and funding for the Little Acorn Academy—while also highlighting the need for better safety standards for school employees. Board President Roger Moss and Rep. Ron Stephens said lawmakers will vote on an education tax relief bill today that could impact state support for these issues. The Current
- ➤ City and county leaders signed a beam for a new Early Childhood Learning Center in east Savannah that will serve 144 students ages six weeks to four years in fall; the project is part of SPLOST Seven aimed at reducing educational and economic disparities. Officials said that if voters reject SPLOST Eight today, plans to build three additional centers in Chatham County will not move forward — a critical decision for future local education. WSAV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction crews are making progress on a new 43,000-square-foot concourse expansion at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, which will add four new gates and updated restaurant and retail spaces to ease congestion—one of the largest projects in nearly two decades. The $26.8 million project is on schedule and will open next summer—providing more room for airlines to expand and a smoother travel experience for passengers. WSAV
- ➤ Brightside Child Family Advocacy is struggling as the federal shutdown leads to job losses and a pause in SNAP benefits—leaving families without food or a stable roof over their heads. Executive Director Kate Blair warned that rising poverty may force families to keep children in foster care or apart, making safe reunions even harder. WSAV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nearly half a million Georgians are enrolling in Affordable Care Act plans even as many remain unsure about next year's costs. State Insurance Commissioner John King said premiums will likely rise if federal subsidies expire—open enrollment ends mid-December. WTOC 11
- ➤ District Chief Doug Struble of Chatham EMS received the Star of Life Award for his role in reviving a 43-year-old patient on Wilmington Island—his team worked 83 minutes to save her. The award ceremony will be in Washington, D.C. this week as Struble marks over 20 years of service in Chatham County. WJCL
- ➤ Healthy Savannah announced continued funding of the CDC’s five-year, $5.1 million REACH grant—administered with the YMCA of Coastal Georgia to support health equity in low-wealth neighborhoods through nutrition, physical activity, and breastfeeding. They worked with 200 local partners during the grant’s second year, which ended in September, and are preparing inspiring projects for year three. Savannah Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Benedictine Cadet baseball players Carter Holton and Justin Thomas will host a baseball clinic for fourth- to eighth-graders at Benedictine on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic will focus on pitching, hitting, baserunning, infield & outfield, and proceeds will support Toys for Tots. WJCL
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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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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theatre — Tickets from $74 — Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Mannheim Steamroller's festive classics in an enchanting holiday performance.
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2025 Turkey Trot
8-11 a.m. — Daffin Park — General admission — Run a festive 4-mile course in costume on Thanksgiving morning.
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