Good morning, Savannah.

Savannah residents are invited to share their favorite holiday tradition for a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to see 'Christmas Wish…Freedom' on December 4th or 5th at the USCB Center for Performing Arts.

Entries will be accepted online from today until December 2nd at 3:00 p.m.—winners will be chosen randomly on or about December 2nd.

Eastern Wharf is hosting free family events to kick off the holiday season—featuring live music and craft stations for families.

The events will run this weekend and into next week to give neighbors a chance to come together and celebrate.

Islands High School FFA collected over 4,500 donated items for Old Savannah City Mission to help those facing homelessness—students expanded their drive to add hygiene products, food weighing 372 pounds, and clothing to their usual food collection.

Union Mission will serve 500 free Thanksgiving meals to people in need on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its administrative parking lot (125 Fahm St.) while also offering free clothing, on-site health clinics, housing, and employment resources; the event is supported by partners (Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and Sodexo) and over 30 volunteers.

A man who accidentally fell from a Tybee Island pier and was trapped in 62-degree water for several hours was rescued by teamwork—a bystander’s quick alert helped crews free him and transport him to Memorial Health University Medical Center for hypothermia treatment.

Repair shops in Georgia asked lawmakers to support a law that would require insurers to cover full repair costs when shops follow manufacturer guidelines—data shows that expensive repairs, aggressive driving, and a wreck rate double the national average are pushing up auto insurance costs.

Owner Terri Painter of Crazy Jack Shoe Repair announced she is stepping away due to health issues — leaving the shop's future uncertain — and longtime employee Richard is considering a takeover.

The shop on Montgomery Cross Road has served Savannah for nearly 50 years and may close by mid-December if community support is not provided.

A list shows 23 famous people from Savannah, including actors, musicians and athletes, who were born, raised or once lived here—featuring names like Paula Deen, Raphael Warnock and Clarence Thomas.

The feature outlines each person’s connection to the city and notes their memorable achievements.

After months of hard work on the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, its twin spires now stand strong—removing the scaffolding that had been up since early this year.

The $2.6 million project saw crews put eight and a half tons of steel in the towers to fix old problems, local officials said.

Tickets go on sale today for the 37th annual Savannah Music Festival, which will run from March 25 to April 5 and feature artists such as Pat Metheny, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Larkin Poe.

Ticket prices start at $37 and VIP Weekender Wristbands—offering multi-day access—are available until January 31.

A Georgia Lottery player won $1 million with a Powerball ticket from a Duluth Publix over the weekend and a Savannah ticket earned $20,000 in the Mega Millions drawing on November 21—with additional wins of $306,706 and $50,000 in Columbus and Jonesboro, all benefiting education in Georgia.

Graduates from the Savannah Impact Program's Girl Connection and Young Men Stand mentorship groups celebrated their program completion at Juliette Low Elementary on November 20—school leaders and Savannah Police officers joined the ceremony.

A federal program that helps pay for heating bills is still missing LIHEAP funds due to delays from the shutdown that ended Nov.

12. Local agencies expect funds to be sent by the end of November but warn that payments may not reach households until after Dec. 1.

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.

Joe Bonamassa Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theater — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

Enmarket Bridge Run Health and Wellness Expo

3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. — 660 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA — Free entry — Engage with thousands in a vibrant health-focused environment at this community wellness event.

Noche de las Velitas Celebration

9 PM - 3 AM — 201 Lounge Savannah — Ticketed event — Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Noche de las Velitas with music and good energy.

Harlem Globetrotters Show

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Enmarket Arena — Tickets starting at $14 — Enjoy a thrilling performance of basketball trick shots and comedy by the legendary Harlem Globetrotters.

Yoga at Telfair Academy

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Telfair Academy — $20 Drop-In, $15 for Members — Flow through yoga in a stunning Savannah setting guided by an experienced teacher.

Jacksonville Icemen vs Savannah Ghost Pirates

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Streaming available — Watch the exciting ECHL matchup live or catch the replay on FloHockey.