News • 2 min read July 6, 2025

Savannah, GA News Roundup (7/6/25)

Beat Savannah’s summer extremes: The Savannah Morning News rounds up cool indoor escapes—from ice plunges at the Savannah Ice Tub Club and hands-on art and bead-embroidery workshops to Telfair and SCAD exhibits, custom hat bars and cozy bookshops—plus a splash of ocean air at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center — find out how to stay cool and dry.

Davenport House Family Days: The Davenport House Museum will host free, hands-on Family Day events on Sunday, July 27 and Sunday, Sept. 7, featuring literacy crafts, pop-up poems, cookie demos, and Southern-sweets tastings — find out more.

Pickup games and new nicknames: A journalist who joined Forsyth Park’s hoops in early 2023 earned the moniker ‘Mark Cuban’ from local teens, discovering an unexpected community across race and generations — find out.

Tribune’s 150th Soirée Success: The Savannah Tribune marked its 150th anniversary on June 28 with a Biscuit Brunch and Sneaker Ball at the J. W. Marriott Plant Riverside Ballroom, honoring community leaders and collecting sneakers for local shelters — find out what made it unforgettable.

SPARK Savannah’s First Cohort: Startup Savannah graduated its inaugural SPARK Savannah class on July 2, marking a key milestone for local entrepreneurs — find out what’s next.

Adult learners earn diplomas: Savannah Tech’s new Cognia accreditation offers flexible, supportive programs for adults to complete high school credentials — find out how.

Savannah sweets for a cause: On National Ice Cream Day July 3, Savannah’s Candy Kitchen scooped up donations for P.A.C.K. Savannah to support local kids — learn what happened.

Savannah seeks screen stars: Productions are looking for local talent to fill background and featured roles in upcoming movies and TV series filming in Savannah this summer — find out how to apply.