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Hi Savannah, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: A 300-year-old live oak saved, a slithering lantern parade, St. Patrick’s Day vendor shake-up, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Upgrades to aid vessel flow: Brunswick Harbor dredging is underway to restore depth, expected to finish in March with more by summer. A Savannah Harbor deepening study will begin soon, expected to cost $3 million — get timeline and study details.
Community advocacy preserves landmark: After a Savannah neighbor’s viral post, a 300-year-old live oak was spared as Georgia Power postponed removal. The Chatham County Arborist designated it an exceptional Tree, now protected by law — read the full story.
Global partnership momentum builds: Earlier this month, Ghana’s Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith visited Savannah for the Greater Savannah Ghana Business Forum, meeting local partners to strengthen trade and investment ties with our region — read the full story.
Festival vending rules rethink: Savannah leaders push a home field advantage rule favoring local vendors in St. Patrick’s Day lottery. Mayor Van Johnson supports it, and City Manager Jay Melder will draft an ordinance — learn what leaders agreed to.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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An evening of art and bids: Coastal Heritage Society’s annual Art and Oysters will be held at Pin Point Heritage Museum on March 26. Expect local artists and a silent auction in a uniquely Savannah setting. Tickets are available now for $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers. Get all the event details.
New era for Coastal Empire hoops: Savannah Steel, the city’s first pro women’s basketball team, has announced its home schedule for its inaugural season. The team will open at Enmarket Arena on May 22 against the Greensboro Groove. Southeast Bulloch alum and former WNBA first-round pick Coretta Brown will lead the Steel in the UPSHOT League. Read the full story.
Dinner that feels local: If your week needs a seasonal lift, Common Thread turns locally sourced Lowcountry bounty into plates you’ll text about: thoughtful, creative, and evolving just enough to keep you curious. Ideal for a midweek catch‑up or date night, with ingredient‑focused cooking that feels close to home.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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💎 Ribbon Cutting & Single Stone Trunk Show @ Harkleroad Diamonds & Fine Jewelry | Friday (2/27) at 11:00 AM – New showroom smell beats new car smell, and Harkleroad is cutting the ribbon to prove it. They’re kicking off 40 years with a Single Stone trunk show, designer Corina Madillian on hand, light bites, bubbles, and Savannah giveaways for your next modern heirloom.
🍷 Potable Gold: Savannah’s Madeira Tradition @ Green-Meldrim House | Friday (2/27) at 5:30 PM – Swap your porch Merlot for fortified Madeira, then let Ward McAllister and William Neyle Habersham crash the party from the 1800s. A 75-minute sip-and-story on Savannah’s port-side pedigree, strictly 21+, $36.50, limited to 14. Less frat vibe, more old-money gossip.
🏡 Coastal Empire Home & Garden Expo @ Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah Airport | Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 AM – Pop into the Coastal Empire Home & Garden Expo at the Embassy Suites behind Home Depot in Pooler. Chat with trusted locals, collect smart ideas, and finally figure out gutters, while supporting businesses you actually know, not some mystery website.
🌊 Ocean Discovery Center Celebration and Block Party @ Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center | Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 AM – Gray’s Reef just revamped the Ocean Discovery Center, and they’re celebrating with a downtown block party that’s equal parts science, food, drinks, and live music. Think ribbon cutting, hands-on exhibits, and ocean nerds you actually want to talk to. Free, family friendly, blissfully screen-light.
🐚 Oyster Roast for the Coast @ Grove Point Plantation | Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 PM – Coastal Georgia sweater weather calls for shucking. Gather at Grove Point for Sapelo Sea Farms oysters and clams, live music, and local beer, while backing the Georgia Conservancy’s decades of work protecting our coast. Eat well, catch up, and feel good in the best way.
🥃 Potable Gold: Savannah’s Madeira Tradition @ Green-Meldrim House | Saturday (2/28) at 5:30 PM – If you like your history fortified, this dive into Savannah’s Madeira tradition uncorks tales of Ward McAllister, William Neyle Habersham, and those legendary Madeira parties that charmed Mrs. Astor’s set. Expect smart lore, local pride, and a pleasant urge to linger over a pour.
🐍 5th Annual Savannah Slithering Lantern Parade @ Lone Wolf Lounge | Saturday (2/28) at 6:30 PM – Fifth annual Savannah Slithering slinks from Lone Wolf to Starland Yard, a glowing parade of snake lanterns, costumes, and those neighbors you swear you know. Bring an illuminated reptile, join the ssstroll, and enjoy a free, all-ages ramble with more charm than venom.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Savannah report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 31%
A chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 87%
Rain showers before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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