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Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, River Street Sweets donated $22,000 from its Pralines Day campaign, providing 110,000 meals to Kids Cafe through Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. The initiative gives afterschool meals and tutoring to at-risk children. Savannah Business Journal
- ➤ Savannah College of Art and Design’s SCAD Serve partnered with Union Mission for its 31st year, donating over 400 gifts to local children and families as part of the holiday program (which aims to ease mental health struggles this season). WTOC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Calvin Woodum celebrates 20 years as a painter in Savannah with two exhibitions. His mini retrospective is at the Beach Institute through Dec. 31; his new show Two Decades: '05-'25 opens with an artist talk at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at Creative Approach (408 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) Savannah Morning News
- ➤ A holiday gift guide features local ideas for thoughtful gifts and keepsakes available at shopwhatscurrent.com. A fundraiser night at Savannah Ghost Pirates Hockey will offer tickets in February (tickets support independent local news). The Current
- ➤ Savannah’s Pirates’ House, founded in 1753 and located at 20 East Broad St near the riverwalk, is Georgia’s oldest bar and an inspiration for pirate lore in Treasure Island. It serves wines, draft beers, and seafood from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday–Thursday and until 9:30 p.m. on weekends. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ The Black Business Excellence Gala was held Thursday & local business leaders gathered to honor black-owned enterprises in Savannah. WTOC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Savannah family said Mary Fullwood’s condition worsened at PruittHealth Savannah after staff failed to follow doctors’ orders following her stroke — the facility went 21 months without a required state inspection and the family warns others to check care standards before choosing a nursing home. WTOC 11
- ➤ Savannah has seen mild norovirus cases today but experts expect an increase as more travel occurs—doctors stress that soap and water is more effective than sanitizer and advise using bleach-based cleaners on surfaces, while urging those with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea to seek care promptly. WJCL
- ➤ Doctors warn that holiday heart syndrome may cause irregular heartbeats after heavy meals and drinks during festive celebrations. Health experts advise older adults and those with heart conditions to pace alcohol intake (three to four drinks) and stay hydrated to help prevent symptoms. WJCL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ PetSmart is offering free photo sessions with Santa for pets on Dec. 13 and 14 at its Georgia locations; pet parents must book online to secure a slot and visit local stores (11132 Abercorn St and 1821 E. Victory Dr in Savannah). Savannah Morning News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Savannah high schools, Sol C. Johnson and Islands, will compete in the GHSA State Esports Championship on Dec. 13 at the Bartow County Schools Esports Arena in Cartersville. Johnson’s semifinal starts at 11 a.m. while Islands will face Northview at 12:30 p.m. WTOC 11
- ➤ Benedictine, after winning back-to-back state championships in Dec. 2022, will face undefeated Creekside Monday (7 p.m.) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (in Atlanta) for the state Class 4A championship, marking their return to the title game. WJCL
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DeSoto Street Holiday Market
11 AM – 5 PM — Two Tides Brewing Co. — Free entry — Last-minute shopping with local vendors and festive tunes awaits.
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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.
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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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Christmas Day Brunch at Rhett
7 AM – 2 PM — Rhett — Check website for pricing — Celebrate the season with a beautifully crafted brunch buffet featuring delicious offerings by Chef Chancey.
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Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. South Carolina Stingrays
7-8:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Tickets start at $40 — Cheer on the Ghost Pirates in a thrilling hockey matchup against the Stingrays.
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Adoption Event at Petco
1-3 p.m. — Petco — Free entry — Meet adorable pets looking for their forever homes and learn how to make a difference.
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Irish New Year Celebration at Wexford
5-11:59 p.m. — Wexford, Savannah's Irish Pub — Free entry — Celebrate twice with Irish traditions and live music as the New Year approaches.
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