Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
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🏘️ Community
Old Savannah City Mission is hosting a free Christmas celebration on Dec.
25 with toys for children available from 9:00 a.m. until noon and a festive meal served at 3:00 p.m. Families & volunteers are welcome to bring toy and food donations.
During the Big Give Back event on Saturday morning at the Civic Center, over 2,000 children received two Christmas presents each from more than 7,000 donated toys collected from local partners.
SPD, WTOC and city officials hosted the drive to spread holiday cheer among families.
Tybee Island North Beach Bar & Grill is hosting its annual holiday contest where anyone can vote for the best decorated Christmas tree to support local charities.
The winning tree will earn a donation of more than $2,000 and be announced Jan. 5.
United Way of the Coastal Empire announced that community leader Swann Seiler will be honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year at the Women Who Rule event.
The luncheon will be held Wednesday, Mar. 4 at Savannah Convention Center to raise funds for transportation support.
🎭 Culture
Savannah will host holiday events from Dec.
26 to 28, including a Kwanzaa celebration at District Live at Plant Riverside, history programs and improv at Davenport House Museum and Front Porch Improv, a Metallica tribute at Victory North, and live music along the Riverwalk.
🌲 Environment
Savannah startup Be Smart Home Solutions has helped about 1,500 households reduce rising energy bills by sealing low-income homes and installing energy-saving measures under Georgia Power's free EASE program.
It will launch an air quality study near highways and ports early next year.
🏥 Health
Starting Monday, Dec.
22, St. Joseph’s/Candler imposed visitor restrictions due to rising flu cases. Visitors who are unvaccinated or show respiratory symptoms must wear masks and persons under 18 are not allowed, except as primary caretakers at Telfair BirthPlace.
📰 Real Estate
Developers won legal rulings to advance plans for a three‐story office building and underground parking garage at the southwest corner of Forsyth Park.
Excavation will begin in January as project staff and city officials finalize designs — input from the Historic Preservation Commission will be considered.
🏈 Sports
Savannah State University named Thomas Howard as the new head football coach and the 28th in its program history.
He will begin on Jan. 5, 2026 (after serving as defensive coordinator at Fayetteville State University where his team posted a 6 to 1 record in CIAA play).
🎉 Savannah Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Eric Bailey Stand-Up Comedy Show
10:00-11:30 PM — Front Porch Improv: Savannah's Home for Comedy — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter and live music with rising star Eric Bailey.
Ghost Tour: Savannah's Comedic Haunts
1-hour adventure — River Street Marketplace — Check local listings — A hilarious trolley ride blending spooky tales with cheeky humor.
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