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Savannah
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Origin Coffee Bar on MLK Jr. Boulevard is offering free meals to anyone who shows a SNAP receipt—no questions asked—to help local residents who struggle to afford a meal. Donations through in-store gift cards and digital contributions on Venmo fully support feeding the community. WTOC 11
- ➤ Chatham County leaders and Feed The Hungry partnered with community groups — launching emergency drive-through food distributions across the area — to help local families affected by SNAP cuts. Events included one at Groves High School on Nov. 8 at 10 a.m., and will include a giveaway at Johnson High School on Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a giveaway at David’s Crabhouse on Nov. 16 at 11 a.m., and a Thanksgiving dinner at John S. Delaware Center on Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. WJCL
- ➤ Nearly 200 people and over 50 model military airplanes came together on a clear October morning at the Staff Sergeant Anthony Davis Memorial Airfield — on Savannah Speedway Road — to honor service members and raise money for the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum. Veterans and remote-control pilots celebrated the event’s 5th year by sharing their love of airplanes and history. The Current
- ➤ Yesterday, Savannah Porchfest kicked off in and around Baldwin Park, where over 30 live bands played on front porches and in the park—while local vendors offered food and goods. The festival was started by four local neighbors to bring the community together and featured music from jazz to hip-hop. WJCL
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon at Plant Riverside, Women Who Lead Power Con gathered locals to celebrate women in business, health, and social impact—featuring panels, resource sessions, and networking. WTOC’s Camille Syed spoke on the She Empowers panel—sharing her industry experience. WTOC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bulloch County Schools is launching a weekend program & offering paid Saturday training with a $250 stipend to help new hires earn a Class B commercial driver license with passenger and school bus endorsements. The program requires a background check, physical exam and drug test, and starts Nov. 15 for those who need flexible hours to keep other jobs. WJCL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Right whales were spotted off Hilton Head Island and Savannah by Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network, and boaters are urged to slow down and maintain a 500-yard distance as the calving season begins November 15—about 380 endangered whales remain. WJCL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several Marine recruits who graduated Nov. 7 from Parris Island met at the Military Welcome Center at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport before flying home over the weekend. They shared pride and brotherhood ahead of Veterans Day — now enjoying time at home before their next training step. WJCL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Savannah Arts girls cross country team won the state championship—showing their strong performance at the state meet. WTOC 11
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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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Metal Fest 2025
3-10 p.m. — Two Tides Brewing Co. — Free entry — Celebrate 5 years of metal with an all-ages music fest.
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