Good morning, Savannah.

River Street Sweets donated $22,000 to Kids Cafe to support afterschool meals and tutoring for local children, raising funds during its annual Pralines Day round-up that helped provide more than 100,000 meals.

This marks the ninth consecutive year the business has contributed to ending child hunger.

IntelliSystems, a managed IT services and cybersecurity firm with local roots, wins the 2025 Best of Georgia Award for the third straight year.

The company plans to expand its offerings in Savannah while continuing its Technology Reimagined approach.

The Small Business Assistance Corporation held its annual holiday awards luncheon at Savannah Golf Club on Dec.

3, honoring local entrepreneurs and banking partners with awards, business scholarships, and new grant funding — reporting 79 small business loans totalling $17.7 million that supported 214 projects.

The family-friendly Venardos Circus has been touring Pooler since Dec.

4 and will run until Dec. 14, skipping shows on Dec. 8 & Dec. 9. The 90-minute Broadway-style performance led by ringmaster Kevin Venardos features contortion, aerial acrobatics & dagger throwing.

Today, National Comfort Food Day spotlights peach cobbler (a warm dessert made with sweet peaches from Georgia’s 130 million lbs annual crop) as locals enjoy a beloved tradition.

Local towns will celebrate the holiday season with tree lightings, parades, markets and festive shows from early December through early January.

Savannah will host its Christmas Street Parade on Dec. 13 — its Christmas Market runs daily from Nov. 20 through Dec. 31, and nearby communities are planning similar events.

On Dec. 4, Army & EPA officials tested private drinking water wells near Hunter Army Airfield and found all samples were below EPA PFAS limits, supporting safe drinking water for the community.

Officials warn that residents should switch from open flames to flameless candles and check light strings and extension cords to reduce holiday fire risks.

Fire officials note that candles (33% of holiday fires are linked to them) are a major hazard and urge nightly safety checklists.

Tybee Island residents are invited to a public meeting on Dec.

8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Tybee Island YMCA & will share feedback on proposed safety improvements for US 80/SR 26 from Lazaretto Creek Bridge to Tybrisa Street.

A study released Dec.

4 shows Georgia sports fans spent an average of $948 a year supporting their teams, which is more than the amount budgeted for Christmas gifts; 68% said they spend extra when their teams win.

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.

Savannah's Waterfront Dance & Musical Performances

5-9 p.m. — Savannah's Waterfront — Free entry — Celebrate the holidays with festive dance and musical acts during Savannah's Christmas Market.

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Mint to Be Mojito Bar and Bites — Ticket required — Celebrate the holiday spirit in your ugliest sweater with festive activities and contests.

Candlelight: Christmas Special Featuring 'The Nutcracker' & More

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of winter melodies by candlelight at this festive concert.

Florida Everblades vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates

7-8:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Everblades as they take on the Ghost Pirates in an exciting hockey matchup.

DeSoto Street Holiday Market

11 AM – 5 PM — Two Tides Brewing Co. — Free entry — Last-minute shopping with local vendors and festive tunes awaits.

Florida Everblades vs Savannah Ghost Pirates

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Enmarket Arena — Stream available — Catch the action live or enjoy archived footage from this hockey showdown.