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Hello Savannah! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: St. Patrick’s Day parade prep, a bank-turned-boutique hotel with a speakeasy, and School of Rock the Musical + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Behind the parade planning: Savannah is gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day crowds, with officials planning over a hundred water-filled barricades and support from state and federal partners, coordinating police, fire and sanitation crews — get all the details.

A family legacy of wellness: In Savannah, Marrisa Rawls keeps Gullah Geechee healing alive at Geechee Girl Apothecary, offering over 100 herbs, handcrafted soaps, and a cozy café where customers can learn and consult — read the full story.

Savannah’s reimagined historic hotel: Municipal Grand, a former bank downtown, brings retro glamour to Broughton Street with a Death & Co lobby bar, sunny midcentury rooms, and a tucked-away speakeasy beneath the hotel — explore bar, rooms, speakeasy.

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 they’re 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.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Flow yoga in Telfair Academy Rotunda
• Celebrate Savannah Sunset Market season launch
• Join Sixth Sense Savannah ghost tours
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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🫶 We got your back

Date-night tapas, anyone? Jazz’d Tapas Bar nails the Savannah vibe, moody and below street level, perfect for lingering over shareable plates and a martini or two. When you want a celebratory spot that doesn’t try too hard, it brings live music, easy energy, and reasons to order another round.

Ride-ready and local: Whether you’re cruising the squares or planning a longer spin, Perry Rubber Bike Shop keeps you rolling with pro repairs, dialed bike fits, and a tight selection of gear and apparel. Friendly staff and regular group rides add motivation beyond coffee… and make every ride feel local.

Old-school movie magic: At Trustees Theater, historic charm meets a true big-screen experience, with restored Art Moderne style, curated screenings, and a crowd that actually silences phones. Been meaning to trade the couch for a night at the movies? Consider this a friendly nudge.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🔬 STEM Day @ Pulaski K8 Gym | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:30 PM – The Pulaski K8 gym is turning into a hands-on science playground, with build-it challenges, tech tinkering, and team problem solving for the whole crew. It’s kid-approved, adult-friendly, and sneakily educational. Bring curiosity, patience, and a clear bag, SCCPSS policy and all.

🏛 Andrew Low House Museum: Special Tour @ Andrew Low House Museum | Thursday (3/5) at 10:00 PM – Think you already know the Andrew Low House? This behind-the-scenes tour spills the ghost gossip they skip on regular visits, plus a peek at the servants’ quarters, restored bedrooms, formal parlour, and garden. It’s real Savannah history, minus the trolley patter.

🎸 School of Rock The Musical @ Trustees Theater | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Trustees Theater hosts School of Rock, the Musical, with St. Vincent’s Academy and Benedictine students turning homework into power chords. Expect big voices, bigger guitar faces, and the kind of feel-good chaos that makes you text the babysitter for an encore. Tickets at scadboxoffice.com.

🐾 Adoption Event @ Pet Supermarket | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Swing by Pet Supermarket on Abercorn and let One Love’s adoptable all-stars interview you for the role of Snack Dispenser. Low pressure meet and greets, lots of tail wags, and a real chance you leave with treats, pet hair, and a new porch supervisor.

⚾ Savannah Bananas vs Firefighters @ Grayson Stadium | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Game night at Grayson means the Savannah Bananas taking on the Firefighters, baseball with a sense of humor and surprisingly decent fundamentals. Expect crowd antics, crisp uniforms, and dad-joke energy you’ll pretend not to enjoy. Grab seats early, this circus in cleats goes quick.

🆓 Second Sunday @ SCAD Museum of Art | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – If your idea of self-care is air conditioning and art, hit SCAD MOA on Second Sunday for free admission, locals only. Savannah folks, plus neighbors in Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper, stroll in free. Swap brunch lines for galleries, and call it culture.

🎨 Art Walk @ Art Center at City Market | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Second Sunday plans? City Market turns into a laid-back art crawl, with 15-plus galleries and studios offering free drinks, snacks, music, and Savannah’s prettiest pieces in the Art Center. Stroll, sip, and pretend you always knew that painter, then actually find a favorite.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Savannah report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 75°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 1%

Areas of fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 1 to 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 1 to 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 3%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 1 to 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

This house is wild

This 5-bed, 4.5-bath 1841 classic in Savannah’s Historic District was completely rebuilt in 2019, pairing preserved craftsmanship with modern systems. Eight working gas fireplaces warm luminous rooms designed for effortless flow. A rare two-car garage and self-contained carriage house expand possibilities. The garden level offers private quarters, and a rooftop terrace frames skyline sunrises and sunsets.

Take a peek inside →