Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
Good morning, Savannah.
Great Dane celebrated its 125th anniversary in Savannah — marked by a proclamation from Mayor Van Johnson on Dec.
1 at Johnson Square — honoring its long legacy in transportation and innovation.
Saturday, First Bryan Baptist Church hosted Christmas in the Craw, its fifth annual event in Yamacraw Village featuring live music and arts & crafts by kids.
Residents stressed preserving their historic neighborhood amid demolition plans, with event coordinator Anthony Maxwell emphasizing the need to save local heritage.
At West Chatham Elementary, students explored many career paths during the annual Career Day Friday—local businesses and community leaders shared their expertise while Emma Hamilton and Frank Sulkowski gave students a behind-the-scenes look at television news.
Windsor Forest High School has received a 12-foot artificial Christmas tree donated by the Windsor Forest Garden Club and now displays it in the atrium – the star reads 'Literacy: Our North Star' – as part of a new literacy initiative.
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is hosting Whale Week this week to educate locals about endangered North Atlantic right whales and urge boaters to practice safe navigation and reduce plastic use (fewer than 384 remain).
Aerial survey teams discovered a young right whale entangled in heavy rope about 10 miles off Jekyll Island on Dec.
3, sparking a multiagency rescue. Rescue crews removed most of the rope over three days while a piece remained in its jaw, highlighting ongoing risks for endangered whales.
During the recent federal shutdown, Fort Stewart Fire Rescue kept responding to emergencies on and around the base — from a smoking military tank fire to a small plane crash.
Officials said the images highlight that emergency services never stop even when federal operations pause.
Georgia is installing overdose reversal kits in all 2,300 public schools, including those in Savannah, using legal settlement funds; distribution began in the fall and will finish by spring.
School staff will also be trained to use the medication (Narcan).
Three Southeast Georgia football teams advanced to the GHSA state championships and will play at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta Dec.
15–18. Benedictine beat Marist 28–20, Calvary Day won over Fellowship Christian 24–7, and Toombs County outscored Heard County 40–14 for a chance at a state title.
Benedictine held on to beat Marist 28-20 in the State 4-A semifinals on Friday, Dec.
5 at Memorial Stadium and will now advance to the state title game.
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.
Holiday Watercolor Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Scribble Art Studio Sav LLC — Cost info unavailable — Unleash your creativity with festive watercolor paintings of Camellias, Hollys, and Colorful Ornaments.
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