Good morning, Savannah.

Earlier this week, Savannah partnered with Second Harvest to distribute 1,400 food boxes to households in need—residents gathered at Moses Jackson Community Center on Wednesday and many drove, walked, or biked to pick up their supplies.

Mayor Van Johnson said the city will continue to distribute 234 boxes at two sites each day over the next two days to aid the 14,000 households relying on SNAP.

On Nov. 12, 2025, Kelli Lee and Danielle Arnold from Visit Savannah represented the organization at the inaugural Hostess City Food & Wine Fest at Eastern Wharf—engaging both locals and visitors while explaining the Visitor Information Centers' services such as local insights, official guides, and tour planning.

Joe Higgins, a Savannah veteran and the youngest chairman of the Veterans Council who led 28 groups for nearly six years, is stepping down—he will continue to support local veterans in a hands-on role as leadership is passed on.

His work united veteran groups by merging annual Memorial Day ceremonies and strengthened the local community.

St. James A.M.E. Church is hosting a celebration to honor veterans on Sunday, November 16 at 4:00 PM at 632 East Broad Street in Savannah.

Master Gunnery Sergeant Tyrone Jackson, who served 29 years as a Marine and retired with the rank of E-9, will speak on how military service and biblical teachings—such as Sacrifice, Truth, and Integrity—link patriotism with faith.

United Way of the Coastal Empire—partnering with local organizations—is offering food and support resources to help families during the government shutdown.

The group will update its resource list regularly to ensure residents in the five-county area can access emergency services.

Culver's at 333 W. Montgomery Crossroad in Savannah will donate $1 from every Concrete Mixer order from November 17—21 to support local food banks.

The Concretes for a Cause program has raised over $1.7 million nationwide since launching in 2020.

Eastern Wharf at 101 Port St. announced a new outdoor venue for company holiday parties that will run from Nov.

29 to Dec. 22 as its Daymark Lawn transforms into Santa’s Grotto—local businesses can hold festive celebrations by the riverfront.

Savannah Candy Kitchen is ramping up holiday production after a successful QVC visit in August — the shop now makes between 6,000 and 10,000 pies and 3,000 to 4,000 gift baskets each day.

The company said it will ship over 25,000 packages on Monday, a figure that exceeds its total from last November.

Savannah-based wood artist Jere Williams makes lifelike sculptures and unique furniture that have earned him national awards.

He works each day in his home shop using careful carving and joinery techniques—crafting art that turns wood into complex puzzles.

Travel + Leisure opened voting for its annual World's Best Awards on November 12th—locals are urged to support Savannah's bid to be ranked among the top vacation destinations.

Votes will be accepted until Feb. 23.

The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Savannah congratulated Paula Wallace and SCAD for being named the No. 1 design university in the Americas and Europe by the Red Dot Design Ranking—SCAD is the only U.S. school in the top five.

The award boosts Savannah’s reputation as a creative hub—highlighting local art and design excellence.

At last Friday's Chatham County Commission meeting, officials named Dr. Faye Prescott as Savannah’s first African American Veteran to serve as Veterans Day Grand Marshal and recognized Samuel L.

Currie as Veteran of the Year—Vystar Credit Union is the sponsor of the upcoming parade.

Local officials report that dangerous potholes still affect Stagecoach Road and inspections will start soon to fix the issue—repairs are planned after recent commuter complaints.

The Chatham County Tax Commissioner’s Office will host a community blood drive in partnership with The Blood Connection on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Eisenhower Drive main office + eligible donors will receive $40 in rewards and may pre-register online with Sponsor Code 13243 while walk-ins are accepted as space permits.

On November 8, Savannah State ended its football season with a 16—13 double overtime loss to Benedict at Wright Stadium before 3,880 fans.

The final game for 24 seniors featured key defensive plays including three interceptions and a career-best field goal by Jimmy Tran.

Ari Lehman at Nightmare Weekend

Photo Ops — Savannah Convention Center — Not specified — Meet the original Jason Voorhees and grab collectibles at the event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2025 Turkey Trot

8-11 a.m. — Daffin Park — General admission — Run a festive 4-mile course in costume on Thanksgiving morning.

Metal Fest 2025

3-10 p.m. — Two Tides Brewing Co. — Free entry — Celebrate 5 years of metal with an all-ages music fest.

Savannah Lighted Boat Parade

7-9 p.m. — The Park at Eastern Wharf — Free entry — Experience the sparkle of holiday cheer with over 40 boats adorned in festive lights on the Savannah River.

12 Days of Christmas Celebration

10:34 a.m. - 5:34 p.m. — Tybee Art Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with food and festive activities in a Candy Land theme.