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Hi Savannah, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: New Buc-ee’s, 9 to 5 the musical, and foraging with Robin Greenfield + plenty of reasons to put on real pants 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.
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📰 In the news
Carrier expands U.S. connections: Breeze announced two new destinations from Savannah/Hilton Head, with nonstop to Columbus and one-stop BreezeThru to Portland, Maine. More Fort Lauderdale flights begin July 1 for summer travel — get all the details.
Another Georgia Buc-ee’s planned: Buc-ee’s plans a Hardeeville, South Carolina location about 25 minutes from Savannah, adding lots of pumps and EV chargers, with construction set to start soon and a long wait ahead — see what’s planned and when.
Gift fuels inclusive education: Nearby Hilton Head Prep received a historic $1.5 million endowment from parents of two graduates, funding need-based aid to broaden diversity and opportunity for future students — see how students benefit.
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:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Serious burger comfort: Green Truck Pub brightens weeknights with house-made ketchup, pimento cheese, and burgers built on Hunter Cattle’s grass-fed beef, plus a satisfying veggie patty for flex days. Local, unfussy, reliably delicious. File under easy win when the craving hits.
Swap wheels for blades: Missing your roller rink laps? Ghost Pirates Ice turns Enmarket Arena into smooth, rental-ready ice, with just enough chill to count as weekend cross-training. Bring a neighbor, lace up, and rediscover that wobbly-glide Savannah missed… no disco ball required.
Art fix, three ways: Telfair Museums distills Savannah’s creative DNA into three experiences: bold contemporary at the Jepson Center, timeless works at Telfair Academy, and illuminating history at the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters. Even an hour can reset the senses and let thoughts roam.
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.
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📆 Savannah for grown ups
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💼 ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ @ Lucas Theatre for the Arts | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – Need a little HR-safe revenge fantasy? SCAD’s 9 to 5 spins Dolly Parton’s hooks, 1970s flair, and three fed-up coworkers into a singalong boot-out-the-boss romp. It is funny, a little sassy, and perfect for anyone who has ever survived a staff meeting.
🍽 Chefs + Farmers @ Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – Think you know farm-to-table? Try it when the chefs, the farmers, and half your Saturday market favorites take over the Ships of the Sea Museum. Chefs + Farmers dishes out Savannah’s best, raises money for Food Farmacy, SNAP outreach, and the market we actually use.
⚙ Girls Engineer It Day @ Woodville-Tompkins Technical And Career High Schoo | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Girls Engineer It Day is turning curiosity into circuits with hands-on builds, an expo of local STEM pros, and activities tailored for grades 4 to 12. Kids get projects, a t-shirt, and bragging rights, while parents score a free session to remember algebra.
🏠 Private Home Tour and Reception @ Mary Hammond House | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Ever wanted to snoop, politely, inside that 1879 brick beauty at 121 East Gwinnett Street? Leslie and Jim Durham are opening the Mary Hammond House in the Victorian District for a private tour and reception, all ornate detailing, J. J. Nevitt pedigree, and excellent conversation.
🍲 Soup It Up for Loop It Up! @ Kehoe Iron Works | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Crave a night that warms the soul and does some good? Swing by Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden to step into the House that Loop It Up Built, then help fuel creative education for 11,000 Savannah kids, one bowl and donation at a time.
🍄 Foraging Walk with Robin Greenfield @ Forsyth Park – Garden of Fragrance | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Join Robin Greenfield for a foraging walk that turns Forsyth Park into your pantry and pharmacy, no checkout required. Learn to safely ID a dozen common edible and medicinal plants, harvest with care, and finally stop calling everything that isn’t azalea a weed.
🐟 Aquaponics 101 @ Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center (SARC) | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Wednesday nights at Georgia Southern’s SARC mean rolling up your sleeves and letting the fish handle the fertilizer. This eight-week Aquaponics 101 is adult-friendly, expert-led, and actually hands-on, so you leave with real skills, a handle on sustainable growing, and zero houseplant guilt.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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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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📻 Savannah report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 1 to 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 1 to 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 9%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 1 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
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 3-acre, 330-foot waterfront property on Country Club Creek in Savannah delivers deep-water sunrise views and 876 feet of road frontage. A private dock with hoist offers 10 feet at low tide, navigable to Herb and Wilmington Rivers. A 2,000-square-foot 2025 shop with twin 14-foot doors complements a solid 1940 brick home. Adjacent to The Wyld.
Take a peek inside →
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