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Happy Friday, Savannah. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Savannah Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
In today’s edition: Expanded food giveaway, a cookie decorating class, a children’s choir fall concert, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Help for hungry neighbors: Savannah expanded its food giveaway, adding more boxes, days, and locations after last week’s shortages, distributing 1,400 boxes citywide with Second Harvest to reach residents affected by SNAP cuts — see when and where to go.
New chapter for educators: Hyundai Motor Group donated $5 million to Savannah State University, renaming its College of Education the Hyundai College of Education. The largest corporate gift will fund scholarships and teacher preparation — see how students benefit.
Savannah’s next chapter: SEDA’s approved strategic plan links Savannah’s industrial and creative economies, emphasizing selective manufacturing, logistics innovation, a design hub, and knowledge-based jobs after Hyundai’s Metaplant began production — see the four recommendations.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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A tiny truffle adventure in Savannah
When a chocolate craving hits mid-errand, locals duck into Chocolat by Adam Turoni. Part boutique, part fantasy set, its two Savannah rooms, the Chocolate Dining Room and the Chocolate Library, turn choosing truffles into a tiny adventure.
Expect hand-crafted truffles displayed like first editions, and a table stacked with bars and toffee. Don’t miss the Savannah Honey Chocolate Bar, 72% dark with Savannah Bee Company honey and a whisper of 24k gold. Flavors range from Red Velvet Cake to Georgia Peach Cream to Raspberry Chambord.
Staff are friendly without hovering and can build a tray to fit your mood, treat-yourself Tuesday, a thank-you for the dog-sitter, or a late-night stash.
Pop in, linger at your own pace, then savor at home. Start with the Chocolat by Adam Turoni collection online.
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🫶 We got your back
Make a local difference: Neighborhood Improvement Association is recruiting VITA volunteers to provide free tax prep for low- to moderate-income filers. No experience needed, free IRS certification training starts Dec. 2 and Jan. 6, virtual or in person, with flexible shifts at sites in Richmond Hill, Pembroke, Hinesville, Rincon, and Savannah. Last season the program returned $3.7M and saved about $1M in fees. See how and when to apply.
Celebrate Christmas with theater: Buddy’s back on stage. ELF the Musical is running at the Historic Savannah Theatre now through Nov. 30, blending the film’s heart with fresh twists and lots of laughs. The 1818 venue is decked out for the season, making it a festive night out. Tickets are available through the theater. See dates and ticket info.
Stock up, spoil ’em: Savannah’s own The Hipster Hound makes pet care simple: indie-brand food with no corn, wheat, or soy; house-made treats; a quick DIY dog wash; and grooming and daycare when schedules overflow. A tidy upgrade for your four-legged roommate.
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.
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🤝 Introducing local deals (just for you)
We’re launching a brand new segment to bring you exclusive local offers from trusted businesses right here in Savannah. Think of it as your inside pass to the best local finds, discounts, and experiences.
The kind only available to Savannah Brief readers.
Know a local business you love? Send ’em this newsletter and encourage them to get involved.
Own, manage, or market a local business? We’d love to feature you here for free. The only catch? Your deal has to be genuinely valuable and exclusive to our readers.
Email us 👉 [email protected] to get started.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🎤 Baron Vaughn @ The Wormhole | Friday (11/14) at 8:00pm – Nothing beats laughing with people who actually get your references. The Wormhole Presents Headliner series brings Baron Vaughn, the comic from Grace and Frankie and MST3K, for a night of clever bits, real-life absurdity, and the kind of belly laughs your core will feel later.
📼 Electriv Avenue @ Victory North Savannah | Friday (11/14) at 9:00pm – Call the sitter, or just bring your grown kids to laugh at you, and hit this spot-on 80s MTV experience where New Wave and radio pop are performed exactly as you remember. Big hooks, vintage synths, unapologetic nostalgia, and zero irony, just high-energy singalongs.
This weekend
🏅 Savannah Southern Half @ Daffin Park | Saturday (11/15) at 7:00am – New race alert, and this one actually shows off the Hostess City. Flat course past porch swings and Spanish moss, a victory lap through the Bananas stadium, then music, food, and neighborly bragging rights at Daffin Park. Half marathon or 5K, pick your spice level.
🍪 Frosting Feast Cookie Decorating Class @ Stir Coffee Co. | Saturday (11/15) at 11:00am – Trade your turkey coma for a cookie coma at this Thanksgiving sugar cookie decorating class. Pick up easy frosting tricks, pipe, flood, and sprinkle, then leave with pretty treats you can pretend took all day. Low stress, high sprinkles, maximum neighborhood gossip.
🦅 Bluffton Buzzard Ball @ Heyward House Museum | Saturday (11/15) at 6:00pm – If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to dance beneath the live oaks at Heyward House, the Buzzard Ball is your sign. Georgia Overdrive, a Lowcountry dinner by Calibogue Catering, and BYOB with mixers, plus buzzard chic. Classic Bluffton, cheeky, and for a good cause.
🦪 November Oyster Roast @ The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa | Sunday (11/16) at 3:00pm – Nothing beats a riverfront oyster roast at the Westin’s River Lawn, live music in the breeze, and $20 buckets of ten. Bring snack packs, water, bags, or wrapped cutlery for The Dive Savannah’s pantry, nab your first drink free, then settle in, sip, and shuck.
🎶 SING Children’s Choir Fall Concert @ Asbury Memorial Church | Sunday (11/16) at 3:00pm – Local kid talent takes center stage at the SING Children’s Choir Fall Concert, with harmonies that actually land and enthusiasm that could power the marquee. Expect proud grandparents, crisp autumn vibes, and songs you will hum happily, not begrudgingly, on the drive home.
🎭 Fundraising Event for Savannah Stage Company @ Victory North | Sunday (11/16) at 6:00pm – Savannah Stage Company is throwing a fundraiser where your neighbors get coached up, then sing, act, or pitch their hearts out for a cheering crowd. Stage fright meets standing ovation, and the proceeds keep bold, imaginative theatre thriving here. Sponsor, perform, or simply clap.
Next week
🎨 “Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky” Art Exhibition @ Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum | Monday (11/17) at 10:00am – Finally, broken dishes you can brag about. At Ships of the Sea, Rob Strati turns shattered porcelain into nautical mixed-media, limited-edition prints, and a dramatic installation floating in the atrium. It is thoughtful, beautiful, and buyable, and proceeds give the museum a boost.
🍸 Prohibition Cocktail Classes @ American Prohibition Museum | Monday (11/17) at 7:00pm – Ready to upgrade from ‘pour and pray’? Congress Street Up’s Prohibition-era class teaches you to shake one, stir one, and sip the history. Pro tools and recipes included, space is limited, so snag a spot before the tour groups sniff it out.
💥 Cannon Firings @ Old Fort Jackson | Tuesday (11/18) at 11:00am – Whether you’re corralling grandkids or just need an excuse to say boom, Old Fort Jackson, a National Historic Landmark, fires the cannons twice daily, 11 and 2. Watch the crew drill, join interactive programs, and collect some Savannah history, smoke, and bragging rights.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
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🏠️ Price is right – Savannah edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Calla L. Kimsey (Seabolt Real Estate)
This restored historic home in Thomas Square pairs original wood floors, soaring ceilings, and intricate millwork with a polished kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, premium appliances, and stone counters. Multiple living and dining spaces keep the social calendar easy, and the sunlit primary brings generous closets plus a spa bath with a clawfoot soak and walk-in shower.
Front, screened, and covered rear porches create a full porch trifecta, then a private fenced yard seals it. Bonus points for off-street parking and a detached workshop, with Forsyth Park, indie shops, and downtown Savannah just moments away.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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