Good morning, Savannah! In today’s edition: Big Momma’s Kitchen debut, Eric Wareheim’s Steak House, Ghost Tattoo Expo, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Homestyle hospitality takes center stage: Big Momma’s Kitchen, a new Southern soul food spot from Tiffiff and Curtis Smith, opened in Savannah on January 3, honoring their mothers with takeout-focused fare and limited indoor seating — get all the details.

Second Sunday @ SCAD Museum of Art | Sunday (1/11) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to stroll SCAD MOA without opening your wallet, second Sundays are it. Savannah residents, plus folks in Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper, get in free every month. Call it culture, AC, and smug satisfaction — see the event listing.

A beloved shop’s next chapter: Richard Williams, a master cobbler at Savannah’s Crazy Jack Shoe Repair, is set to take over after November uncertainty and plans to keep the name, mentor staff, and upgrade equipment — see what’s planned for the shop.

Major firms ramp up investments: Georgia is in a $26.3 billion building boom, with recent expansions in manufacturing and logistics. New facilities and jobs are planned in Effingham County, Rincon, and Fulton County — see the companies behind the boom.

Coordinated push for housing solutions: The City of Savannah, Chatham County, SEDA, and CHSA launched Housing United, a CHSA initiative to speed affordable housing, as Georgia Ports Authority announced a multi-year workforce housing investment — get all the details.

Elevate your patio vibes: Whether your living room spills onto a balcony or a full courtyard, Courtyard Lifestyle by Chuck Chewning nails the details with faux florals, shatterproof glassware, handsome planters, and clever tabletop touches that pull everything together, so your outdoor space looks effortless and feels inviting.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🥩 Eric Wareheim’s Steak House @ Fleeting | Tuesday (1/13) at 6:00 PM – Eric Wareheim is turning the classic steakhouse on its head for one night at the Thompson, mixing jokes, stories, and genuinely good meat. Think proper martinis, char, and indulgence, with the kind of humor that pairs nicely with a medium-rare. Reserve early.

🏒 Greenville Swamp Rabbits at Savannah Ghost Pirates @ Enmarket Arena | Tuesday (1/13) at 7:00 PM – The Ghost Pirates are squaring off with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, streaming on FloHockey, so you can cheer from the couch in actual comfort. Minor-league grit, delightful team names, and zero parking drama. Crack a cold one, set the volume, and call it culture.

✏ Drawing Club @ SCAD Museum of Art | Wednesday (1/14) at 4:00 PM – Drawing Club is sharpening pencils with a weekly workshop on the basics of art and design. Borrow inspiration in the galleries, meet kindred spirits, and finally give your portfolio something worth showing. Consider it sketch therapy that beats doomscrolling, and yes, erasers are encouraged.

👻 Ghost Tattoo Expo @ Savannah Convention Center | Thursday (1/15) at 11:00 AM – Roll up your sleeves for Ghost Tattoo Expo, a four-day bash under Spanish moss with an artist-only Thursday featuring panels, mixers, and a private dinner. Friday through Sunday brings contests, cash, and an artist lineup. Booths are disappearing, attendee tickets go on sale in September.

🏝 HSF Lecture Series: Daufuskie Island @ Davenport House Museum | Thursday (1/15) at 5:30 PM – Skip the ferry, and hear sixth-generation Gullah native Sallie Ann Robinson share how she’s preserving her Daufuskie family home and protecting a living legacy. It’s part history lesson, part love letter to the Lowcountry, with wine, seats you actually reserve, and plenty of heart.

😂 Speakeasy Comedy Sessions @ Savannah Rocks | Friday (1/16) at 7:30 PM – Sliding under the radar, Savannah Speakeasy Comedy Sessions serves sharp standup, proper cocktails, and that dim, brick-walled charm you pretend you don’t miss. Settle in, laugh hard, and enjoy a night that’s more wit than woo-hoo, more locals than selfies.

🎹 Georgia on My Mind @ Victory North Savannah | Friday (1/16) at 8:00 PM – Local pride calls for a proper Georgia soundtrack, and this fourth annual benefit brings the city’s best to honor our musical roots. Think Ray to Otis to the Allmans, played by ringers, with your ticket doing good. Finally, a fundraiser that actually sounds great.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 76°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 1%

Areas of fog before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 28%

A chance of rain showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

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The oversized 105 by 107 lot offers rare space in town, with TN-2 zoning and potential to subdivide for an additional dwelling. A two bedroom, one bath carriage house with a two-car garage sits at the back, ready for renovation. Options include restoring the main residence and redeveloping the remainder or reimagining the entire site, steps from Forsyth Park, cafes, and galleries.

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