Happy weekend, Savannah! In today’s happening-today edition: Juneteenth Savannah, Legacy Lane, and Garrison Keillor + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community updates ahead: “Savannah at Night,” a city community engagement event, will be held June 24 with updates from police, fire, and the city manager, plus chances to ask questions about city projects -- see the full details.
Campus history honored: Savannah State University unveiled Legacy Lane, transforming part of South Tompkins Avenue into a campus connector that honors 135 years, New Deal-era investments, and resistance to a 1960s highway proposal -- read the full story.
Traffic impacts ahead: Redmond Avenue in Garden City will have lane closures starting June 22 for sewer manhole repairs, a project expected to last about 45 days and slow traffic for Savannah-area drivers -- get the project details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Staycation, but cuter: When you need a low-effort reset without leaving town, Diamond Oaks Glam Camp parks restored vintage campers and an Airstream under mossy oaks by the marsh, with hammocks, fire pits, walking trails, and a couples shower... basically glamping that feels special, not fussy.
Rain-proof your swing: Savannah Indoor Golf Club hooks up locals with TrackMan 4 simulators, certified PGA coaching, and custom fittings, so you can practice smarter and play more than 375 real courses without leaving town. Take a quick tour this week, sneak in a data-driven session between errands, and start shaving strokes before the weekend.
Serious shuck vibes: Fresh oysters, a legit raw bar, and classic cocktails at The Darling Oyster Bar turn a regular weeknight into a tiny Lowcountry vacation. Slide onto a raw-bar stool, chase an Oyster Shooter, then call it self-care you can actually schedule.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🇺 Juneteenth Savannah @ Wells Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Juneteenth at Wells Park means one thing: community done right, with culture, music, and big smiles. Pack the tent, the lawn chairs, and your favorite aunties, then sink into shade, good food, and stories that outlast the humidity. Real joy, Savannah style.
🐾 Renegade Paws Rescue @ MLK Park at Plant Riverside District | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been looking for an excuse to wander the riverfront and pretend errands count as culture, Plant Riverside’s Spring Market delivers local makers, good bites, and a DJ, plus Renegade Paws Rescue with adoptable pups. Shop small, sip something, leave smitten.
🪴 Macrame Plant Hanger @ The Stables | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Over at The Stable Savannah, we’re trading grocery lists for square knots in a beginner macramé plant hanger workshop. Materials included, no experience required, and you walk out with a proper hanger, not a yarn crime scene. Your pothos will write a thank-you note.
📚 Summer Reading Party @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats watching kids fall for books, sugar, and silly prizes at a summer party you did not have to plan. Bring the young readers for crafts, games, sweet treats, a storytime, and journal show-and-tell, or start a fresh one there either day this weekend.
💸 Starland Yard Fundraiser @ Starland Yard | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Father’s Day calls for quality time that doesn’t involve fixing a leaky faucet, and Starland Yard’s laid-back fundraiser with Tharros Place fits the bill. Expect raffle prizes, great company, and cold drafts, with a buck from every draft benefiting Tharros Place.
🦞 Crawfish Boil @ VFW Post 660 Canteen & Grill | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Crawfish are back, rolling in from Louisiana, getting the real deal boil from Louisianans, so save the backyard advice. It is first come, first served, and they sell out every time, which the seasoned crowd already knows. Good friends, lively chatter, messy fingers, zero pretense.
🎙 Garrison Keillor @ District Live at Plant Riverside District | Sunday (6/21) at 4:00 PM – Garrison Keillor in Savannah? Head to District Live for an evening of wry stories, cozy laughs, and Lake Wobegon nostalgia, the kind that pairs nicely with a civilized drink and not having to shout over tourists on River Street. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Savannah report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 35%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 27%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 1 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis four-bedroom, three-bath Wilmington Island retreat pairs gated Creekside privacy with front-row marsh and tidal creek views. The open layout shines with coffered ceilings, driftwood floors, custom built-ins, and a marble fireplace, while the chef’s kitchen brings quartz counters, a large island, double ovens, and a butler’s pantry. A community dock adds easy water access.
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