Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

New safety initiative debuts: Chatham County Police Department is rolling out a scam awareness campaign to help residents spot fraud, and the first public event will be held April 30 at 6:30 pm -- learn about the new campaign.

A community-driven hunger solution: SSU has opened a free on-campus mini grocery for students with help from Goodr and Amazon. By appointment, it offers fresh produce, shelf-stable items, and frozen foods, plus volunteer opportunities -- read the full story.

Your places, Savannah’s story: Savannah’s Municipal Archives has launched StoryRoots, Mapping Savannah’s History, inviting neighbors to share meaningful places online. The community input will help guide how the City preserves local history -- see how to contribute online.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Break the routine: If your group chat is stuck on the same three plans, book an hour at Encryption Escape and trade small talk for clue chasing. Local-friendly, puzzle-first rooms like Ghost in the Attic or Studio 31 will test your teamwork, spark bragging rights, and actually make weeknights memorable.

Your midweek exhale: Need a low-effort reset that still feels like you did something? Loop the paths under the live oaks, peek at the freshly restored fountain, then wander the new Shade Garden or snag a friendly game on the courts. Forsyth Park is the all-purpose mood fixer your week probably needs.

Home glow-up time: From mid-century credenzas to quirky art that sparks compliments, Savannah Furniture Consignment makes it easy to refresh a room with character. Inventory moves fast, and lucky finds happen often, including the piece you didn’t know you needed, without the retail guilt.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🌮 Tacos for a Cause - Relay for Life @ Bull Street Taco | Tuesday (4/28) at 11:30 AM – Trade your sad desk salad for tacos that actually do something. On Tuesdays in April, Bull Street Taco is donating to Coastal Georgia’s Relay For Life, so you can support survivors, remember loved ones, and fight cancer with chips, salsa, and zero guilt.

🚂 April Train Rides @ Georgia State Railroad Museum | Wednesday (4/29) at 10:00 AM – If you've been waiting for a sign to let someone else drive, hop on a short train ride at Savannah's Georgia State Railroad Museum this April. Trains roll Wednesday through Sunday, tickets are first come, first served. Call ahead, and channel your inner conductor.

🖼 Mixed Media Day @ The Art Bash Studio | Wednesday (4/29) at 12:00 PM – Midweek sanity check: send the littles to a rotating art lab where ages 4 and up collage scenes from a favorite story, or spin their own. Painting, drawing, mixed media, and glitter galore, all supplies included, bring extras if your kid hoards pom poms.

🛡 Savannah Scottish Highland Games @ Bethesda Academy | Saturday (5/2) at 9:30 AM – The 48th Savannah Scottish Games brings heavy athletics, pipe bands, highland dancers, and border collies to Bethesda Academy, with Clan Buchanan holding court. Expect cabers flying, drums thundering, and enough tartan to reupholster your porch swing.

🎨 Savannah Local Artist Market Spring 2026 @ Salvation Army Baseball Field | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Spring in Savannah means SLAM is back, with 80+ artists slinging everything from fine art to pottery to textiles, plus food trucks, live music, and a community canvas you can add to. Free entrance, free street parking, family friendly, and dangerously good for your walls.

🐶 Spring Market @ Plant Riverside District | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Take a lap on the Savannah riverfront at Plant Riverside’s Spring Market, where local makers, good eats, cold drinks, and a DJ make just browsing dangerously fun. Renegade Paws Rescue will be there with adoptable dogs, so act casual, then fall in love.

⛪ Preserving Sacred Spaces: A Tour of Nicholsonboro Baptist Church @ Historical Nicholsonboro Baptist Church | Saturday (5/2) at 10:30 AM – Whether you grew up off Coffee Bluff or love a good story, this tour at Nicholsonboro Baptist, a National Register, endangered African American landmark, walks you through 1870 Praise House, the 1890 Sanctuary, and Gullah Geechee roots. Space is limited, so email Archives@savannahga.gov to reserve.

Set in Savannah Yacht & Country Club Estates, this Lowcountry gem mixes classic and modern along a crepe myrtle lined drive. A tabby walkway leads to a shotgun foyer with 20-foot ceilings. The Thermador kitchen and Calcutta marble island flow to a 10-foot great room. Upstairs offers suites and a bunk room. Expansive porch with fireplace, TV, and outdoor kitchen.