Savannah News Todayhttps://savannahnewstoday.com/Local news for Savannah, Georgia: city hall, schools, police and fire, real estate, high school sports and things to do across Chatham County.en-GBMon, 02 Nov 2026 05:10:01 +0000Savannah MLK Day Parade 2027: Jan. 18, 10 a.m., routehttps://savannahnewstoday.com/mlk-day-parade/https://savannahnewstoday.com/mlk-day-parade/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000What's OnSavannah's 49th MLK Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2027. Last year's route, road closures and parking rules, and who the 2027 marshals are.Morning Notes for Nov. 1: Public safety, City Hallhttps://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-11-01/https://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-11-01/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsNov. 1: 3 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.New in Savannah: a gluten-free cafe and a game show trolleyhttps://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-new-businesses-openings-november-2026/https://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-new-businesses-openings-november-2026/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsMaizal, a gluten-free Colombian cafe, opens in Starland on Thursday, and a game show trolley tour starts Friday. Plus Candy Kitchen's third store and new hotels.Savannah Wind Symphony opens 50th season with Boston Brasshttps://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-wind-symphony-50th-season-boston-brass/https://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-wind-symphony-50th-season-boston-brass/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsThe Savannah Wind Symphony opens its 50th season Sunday, Nov. 8, with Boston Brass and a world premiere at the Armstrong Campus. Tickets are $20; season is $85.Morning Notes for Oct. 31: Public safety, City Hall, Schoolshttps://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-10-31/https://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-10-31/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsOct. 31: 5 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.Georgia Martyrs beatified at Savannah Convention Centerhttps://savannahnewstoday.com/georgia-martyrs-beatified-savannah/https://savannahnewstoday.com/georgia-martyrs-beatified-savannah/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsFive Franciscan friars killed on the Georgia coast in 1597 were declared Blessed in Savannah on Saturday. Who they were, and the thanksgiving Mass Sunday.Daily Debrief for Oct. 30: Public safety, City Hall, Today and this weekhttps://savannahnewstoday.com/daily-debrief-2026-10-30/https://savannahnewstoday.com/daily-debrief-2026-10-30/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsOct. 30: 4 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.Morning Notes for Oct. 30: City Hall, Schoolshttps://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-10-30/https://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-10-30/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsOct. 30: 4 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.Walz sculptures stored since 1901 head to Savannah Techhttps://savannahnewstoday.com/walz-sculptures-savannah-tech-restoration/https://savannahnewstoday.com/walz-sculptures-savannah-tech-restoration/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsTwo John Walz models of Athena and Demeter, kept in the school district's Bull Street attic since 1901, go to Savannah Tech students for repair.Skidaway Island meeting Nov. 4 on paths, new signalhttps://savannahnewstoday.com/skidaway-island-community-meeting-paths-signal/https://savannahnewstoday.com/skidaway-island-community-meeting-paths-signal/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsChatham County meets Skidaway Island residents 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, on the Green Island Road path, a Diamond Causeway signal and Lake Street upgrades.Morning Notes for Oct. 29: City Hall, Schoolshttps://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-10-29/https://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-10-29/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsOct. 29: 4 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.Morning Notes for Oct. 28: Public safety, City Hall, Schoolshttps://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-10-28/https://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-10-28/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsOct. 28: 8 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.Savannah data center rules: survey open until Nov. 20https://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-data-center-ordinance-survey/https://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-data-center-ordinance-survey/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsSavannah wants comments by Nov. 20 on its first data center rules: 1,000 feet from homes, a 50-decibel cap, no evaporative cooling. Council votes in January.Daily Debrief for Oct. 27: City Hall, Meetings, Schools, Today and this weekhttps://savannahnewstoday.com/daily-debrief-2026-10-27/https://savannahnewstoday.com/daily-debrief-2026-10-27/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsOct. 27: 12 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.Morning Notes for Oct. 27: Public safety, Schoolshttps://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-10-27/https://savannahnewstoday.com/morning-notes-2026-10-27/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsOct. 27: 5 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.Daily Debrief for Oct. 26: Public safety, Schoolshttps://savannahnewstoday.com/daily-debrief-2026-10-26/https://savannahnewstoday.com/daily-debrief-2026-10-26/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsOct. 26: 4 items from Savannah's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.Savannah Southern Half Marathon 2026: road closures, timeshttps://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-southern-half-marathon/https://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-southern-half-marathon/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000What's OnThe Savannah Southern Half and 5K start at 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Forsyth Park. Road closures run from 3 a.m.; streets reopen by noon. Expo Nov. 13.SCCPSS Teacher of the Year 2028: the 10 finalistshttps://savannahnewstoday.com/sccpss-teacher-of-the-year-finalists-2028/https://savannahnewstoday.com/sccpss-teacher-of-the-year-finalists-2028/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsFive teachers and five support staff from Savannah-Chatham schools are finalists for the district's top honors. Winners are named at the Feb. 12 gala.Savannah air quality sensors: 3 go up on the west sidehttps://savannahnewstoday.com/west-savannah-air-quality-sensors/https://savannahnewstoday.com/west-savannah-air-quality-sensors/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsNew monitors in Ogeecheeton, West Savannah and Old West Lathrop track factory dust, with Woodville next. How to check the air near you today.Savannah Holiday Tour of Homes 2026: Dec. 12, from $85https://savannahnewstoday.com/holiday-tour-of-homes/https://savannahnewstoday.com/holiday-tour-of-homes/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000What's OnSavannah's Holiday Tour of Homes is Saturday, Dec. 12: morning and afternoon tickets $85, all-day $110, VIP $125, check-in at Hotel Bardo, ages 12 and up only.Nutcracker in Savannah 2026: Nov. 28, Johnny Mercer Theatrehttps://savannahnewstoday.com/nutcracker/https://savannahnewstoday.com/nutcracker/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000What's OnSouth Carolina Ballet brings its Nutcracker to Savannah's Johnny Mercer Theatre at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, tickets $35 to $60. Other holiday shows too.Things to do in Savannah this weekend, Oct. 23 to 25https://savannahnewstoday.com/things-to-do-this-weekend/https://savannahnewstoday.com/things-to-do-this-weekend/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000What's OnSavannah, Oct. 23-25: the SCAD Savannah Film Festival opens, Trunk or Treat at Grayson Stadium, River Street trick-or-treating, Wag-O-Ween and Frogwarts.Signia Hilton Savannah tops out, on track for 2028https://savannahnewstoday.com/signia-hilton-savannah-tops-out/https://savannahnewstoday.com/signia-hilton-savannah-tops-out/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsThe 444-room Signia Hilton Savannah reached its highest beam Monday, about 200 feet up. It will join the convention center and is set to open in 2028.SCCPSS Choice and Pre-K applications open Nov. 16https://savannahnewstoday.com/sccpss-choice-prek-applications-2027/https://savannahnewstoday.com/sccpss-choice-prek-applications-2027/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsSavannah-Chatham schools open Choice and Pre-K lottery applications Nov. 16, weeks earlier than usual, with 20 open houses from Nov. 2. The window closes Jan. 8.Daffin Park playground still closed as crews fix drainagehttps://savannahnewstoday.com/daffin-park-playground-opening-delayed-drainage/https://savannahnewstoday.com/daffin-park-playground-opening-delayed-drainage/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsSavannah's new Daffin Park playground is still closed while crews fix ponding. Final inspection is due Oct. 22; the city will name an opening date in November.Savannah Bananas 2027: 19 Grayson dates, lottery closedhttps://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-bananas-2027-grayson-stadium-dates-tickets/https://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-bananas-2027-grayson-stadium-dates-tickets/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsThe Bananas play 19 games at Grayson Stadium in 2027, March 12 to Sept. 4. The ticket lottery closed Oct. 31; entrants hear this winter. Here is what is left.Savannah wins $11.3M grant for I-516 link off DeRenne Ave.https://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-project-derenne-infra-grant/https://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-project-derenne-infra-grant/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsAn $11.3 million federal grant will buy land for The Boulevard, a new four-lane link from I-516 to White Bluff Road. The city adds $13.6 million. What it means for DeRenne.Savannah stormwater fee help: who qualifies, how to applyhttps://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-stormwater-fee-hardship-assistance/https://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-stormwater-fee-hardship-assistance/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsSavannah households at or below 200% of the poverty line can now get help with the new stormwater fee. Call 912-888-8082 for an appointment. Income limits and what to bring.Savannah port wins Army Corps OK for $2.3B terminalhttps://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-container-terminal-army-corps-permit/https://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-container-terminal-army-corps-permit/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000NewsThe Army Corps approved the permit for a 350-acre container terminal on Hutchinson Island. Construction starts January 2028; the port aims for 12 million TEU.SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2026: Oct. 24-31, now pasthttps://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-film-festival/https://savannahnewstoday.com/savannah-film-festival/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000What's OnThe 29th SCAD Savannah Film Festival ran Oct. 24-31, 2026, with Helen Mirren on opening night. SCAD has not posted 2027 dates; this page will be updated.