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Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Savannah. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lottery excitement hit Garden City on Dec. 29 when two Georgia Lottery players won $10,000 each from tickets sold at Hari Food Mart (4207 Augusta Road) during the Georgia FIVE drawing. WTOC 11
- ➤ As the temperature drops, the City offers warm shelter options—Salvation Army, Union Mission and Come As You Are—and transportation help through the CSAH Outreach Team from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 29—31. WTOC 11
- ➤ The Button — a program started in Bulloch County — helps students get hygiene items without shame. Launched in March 2022, it processed over 4,000 requests while community volunteers pack hygiene bags to support those facing financial hardship. WTOC 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Savannah's longtime Crazy Jack Shoe Repair now has new leadership as master cobbler Richard Williams, who worked 37 years there, takes over the shop and plans to buy new equipment (targeting Timberland boots) to keep the nearly 50-year tradition alive. WTOC 11
- ➤ Crazy Jack Shoe Repair, a nearly 50-year-old local business, faces an uncertain future amid operational reviews announced on Dec. 30 — company representatives did not offer details on next steps. WTOC 11
- ➤ Georgia grocery stores will operate on New Year’s Day 2026 with adjusted hours, helping shoppers plan for holiday meals. Chains including Walmart, Target, most Kroger stores, select Publix, and Whole Foods will open with hours varying by location—Walmart starting at 6 a.m. and closing at 11 p.m. Savannah Morning News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Savannah Morning News Visual Journalist Richard Burkhart has curated 2025’s most memorable moments, showcasing events from Forsyth Park & Tybee Island in a new Photos of the Year review that highlights local culture and community highlights throughout the year. Savannah Morning News
- ➤ Savannah locals may follow age-old New Year's superstitions like eating black-eyed peas, greens, and pork to invite good luck while avoiding cleaning tasks that could sweep away fortune. These traditions, rooted in global customs, offer a fun way to welcome 2026 with hope and prosperity. Savannah Morning News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Savannah native Elijah Griffin appeared at Sugar Bowl media day on Tuesday in New Orleans, marking his first time on camera as a true freshman for the Bulldogs; he played in all 13 games and the team prepares for New Year's Day at Caesars Superdome. WJCL
- ➤ The Professional Hockey Players' Association ratified a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the ECHL that ends a labor dispute postponing 28 games—including some Savannah Ghost Pirates matches—and will run through the 29-30 season; further details are expected. WTOC 11
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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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Savannah Campus Open House
5-7 p.m. — Galen College of Nursing - Savannah — Free entry — Explore nursing programs and meet faculty during an informative open house event.
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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
8:45-9:45 p.m. — The DeSoto Savannah — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting melodies from Bridgerton performed by a string quartet in a candlelit setting.
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