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It’s Friday, Savannah! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: St. Patrick’s Day parade, Carnegie Library reopens, and private home tour + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Months in the making: Savannah’s 202nd St. Patrick’s Day parade is March 17, with one of the country’s largest crowds expected, early arrivals advised, open container enforcement planned, and Grand Marshal Marty Hendrick — see what to expect.
Long-running Georgia education program: Savannah honored standout students and teachers at the 68th annual PAGE STAR awards luncheon. Savannah Country Day senior Ally Park was named Chatham County’s top student with a 1580 SAT — read the full story.
Historic beacon of learning: After nearly two years of storm repairs, Savannah’s Carnegie Library reopened on February 20 as a research-only space. A ribbon cutting honored its century of Black education and community — get all the details.
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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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Treasure hunt, but real: If your place needs a little history or a quirky conversation starter, Picker Joe’s Antique Mall & Vintage Market is now in a larger space, a sprawling maze of vintage furniture, salvaged finds, vinyl, and oddities. There’s coffee and milkshakes inside, ideal for an unhurried browse.
Plant-powered comfort awaits: The Sentient Bean serves fair-trade coffee and legit vegan-friendly meals like tofu tacos, a stacked Vegan Superbowl, and house-baked treats, so you can skip the dishes and settle in for something easy, cozy, and plant-powered.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎸 The Fine Colombians @ Victory North Savannah | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 PM – The Fine Colombians are back at Victory North with a Steely Dan tribute so tight you could set your watch by the horn hits. Bring your vinyl snobbery, a decent pour, and your Deacon Blues chorus, no yacht or midlife crisis required.
🐶 Dog Yoga Class @ Forsyth Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Leash the pup and head to Forsyth Park for a doga class where your downward dog earns its name, and your fee helps One Love Animal Rescue. $20 per person and pup, sliding scale welcome. Space is limited, so bring a mat, and register ahead.
⚙ 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.
⚾ 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.
☘ St. Patrick’s Social @ Thompson Savannah (Savannah, GA) | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM – Skip the plastic shamrocks and get your steps in at a St. Patrick’s social with actual rhythm. Calle Saoko brings salsa, bachata, kizomba, merengue, and more, with a quick class to warm you up, then a proper social. $15, good shoes, better company.
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: 78°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 12%
Areas of fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 1 to 6 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 1 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
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