Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kroger stores in Savannah and the Lowcountry are collecting new and lightly used coats and blankets from Friday through Saturday, Dec. 26-28 to help local families stay warm this winter as donations go to nearby shelters or community organizations. WTOC 11
- ➤ Local leaders and historian Kwesi DeGraft-Hanson are raising funds to purchase the property at 204 West Old Lathrop Ave (site of The Weeping Time slave sale) for a memorial. City officials, including Alderwoman Bernetta Lanier, are weighing options like eminent domain to secure the space for remembrance. The Current
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Savannah kicked off a weeklong Kwanzaa celebration last night with a unity event where community groups gathered in local venues. The festivities will continue through next week with plans for food, music + art displays. WTOC 11
- ➤ Savannah will ring in 2026 with diverse New Year's Eve events — a Gatsby party at Kimpton Brice, a Y2K dance at Bar Julian, a family countdown at The Wexford, a masquerade at Perry Lane Hotel, and river fireworks. Residents can pick the event that best suits them. Savannah Morning News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC reported 64 Salmonella cases from raw oysters across 22 states, including several in Savannah, and local health officials are interviewing patients. The CDC & FDA advise cooking oysters to eliminate germs that cause food poisoning. WTOC 11
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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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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.
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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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Rodeo Savannah
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Enmarket Arena — Tickets required — Experience thrilling competition as the finest rodeo cowboys showcase their skills in this fast-paced family-friendly event.
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