4th of July shenanigans, family movie night, budget cuts approved, Macon rail revival, job fair, First Friday, and more. 
Happy Fourth of July, 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:
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4th of July 🎆
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High-speed rail 🚄
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Farmers market 🧺
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Things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
📰 In the news
Board approves lean budget: The Savannah-Chatham Board of Education signed off on the 2026 budget, trimming $2.8 million in revenue while still funding pay scale adjustments, high-dosage tutoring, and expanded early childhood education — read the full story.
Macon joins high-speed rail: The Georgia Department of Transportation is exploring an IIJA-funded route that would restore intercity passenger service through Macon’s Terminal Station between Atlanta and Savannah for the first time since 1971 — read more.
Back to school & job fair: Savannah Gardens will host a Back to School and Job Fair next Friday from 3 pm–6 pm, featuring free food, music, job and medical vendors, and school supplies (while supplies last) — get the details.
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Highlights this week
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Promise Scholarship apps surge statewide
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Georgia may soon reinstate cursive lessons
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Savannah On The Move celebrates first anniversary
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Compete for glory at this inaugural hot-dog showdown
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Shop local produce at Saturday’s farmers market
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📆 Savannah happenings
All events are subject to change without notice. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🎈 Fourth of July Family Fun @ Savannah Children’s Museum | Friday (7/4) at 9 am – Start the holiday weekend with patriotic shaker crafts, wands, pinwheels, and a red-white-and-blue scavenger hunt tailored for little patriots. Dive into bubble-wrap fireworks and enjoy watermelon Farm Friday style before exploring historic train rides next door at the Georgia State Railroad Museum. It’s all free from 9 am–2 pm.
🎉 4th of July Neighborhood Parade @ Hull Park | Friday (7/4) at 10 am – Lace up your sneakers (or decorate your wagon) and roll into Hull Park for the 2nd Annual Neighborhood Parade. Sign up under the pavilion at 9:45 am, line up at 10:15 am, and strut your stuff at 10:30 am sharp. Deck out your bike, wagon, or patriotic pet to compete for Best Bike/Wagon, Most Creative Costume, and more.
🖌️ July First Friday @ Arts Southeast | Friday (7/4) at 5 pm – Dive into a feast for the eyes with Debora Oden’s “Whistling in the Dark” opening night and “Wild Thing,” showcasing over 20 local talents. Meet resident artist Davion Alston, peek into the Incubator Artist studio, then browse prints, ceramics, and tees in the Sulfur Shop. Extend your First Friday into the evening with live demos and good vibes all around.
🛥️ Yacht Rockin’ the 4th @ The Park at Eastern Wharf | Friday (7/4) at 6 pm – Kick off your Independence Day riverside with smooth yacht-rock classics from the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra—think Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Toto, and more. This free, open-air concert runs until 10 pm and even comes with front-row seats to Savannah’s fireworks show at around 9:30. Fuel up from The Big Cheese, Slow Fire BBQ, Squirrel’s Pizza & Bar by Fleeting, and other food trucks. Don’t forget your lawn chair, blanket, and a small cooler for drinks.
This weekend
🥕 The Forsyth Farmers’ Market @ Forsyth Park | Saturday (7/5) at 9 am – Wake up slow and spend your Saturday morning the Savannah way—strolling through rows of local produce, farm-fresh eggs, artisan bread, and more. It’s all Georgia-grown, all vendor-produced, and always rain or shine. Come for the peaches, stay for the charm.
🌿 The Moss Mystique: Southern Women and Newcomb Pottery @ Jepson Center | Saturday (7/5) at 10 am – Dive into the delicate world of Newcomb Pottery, where Southern identity and artistry intertwine in clay and paint. This exhibit spotlights how women artists captured mossy oaks, native blooms, and romanticized Southern vibes on handmade pottery. Bonus: a new multimedia response by artist Raheleh Filsoofi in the adjacent gallery adds a modern twist to the story.
🎆 Stars and Stripes @ Plant Riverside District | Saturday (7/5) at 11 am – Turn the holiday into a mini-festival with arts & crafts in Montgomery Park, live Riverwalk tunes all weekend, a rooftop fireworks bash at Myrtle & Rose Friday night, and an outdoor movie under the stars Saturday. Top it off with brunch parties on the rooftop and Electric Moon’s AMP’D DJ brunch to keep the good vibes rolling through Monday.
🍿 Family Movie Night in the Park @ MLK Park | Saturday (7/5) at 8:30 pm – Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a free, under-the-stars screening of Toy Story 2 along the scenic Riverwalk. Concessions will be on hand with fresh popcorn and sweet treats to make the night even more magical. Perfect for families and friends looking to kick back and enjoy community vibes by the river.
🎸 ZYX (Live Music) @ Barrelhouse South | Saturday (7/5) at 9 pm – Savannah’s own ZYX returns for another night of raw rock energy and crowd-fueled chaos. If you’re into gritty guitars and beer-soaked singalongs, Barrelhouse South is the place to be. Come ready to shout the lyrics and stay ’til last call.
🏎️ July 4th Race Weekend @ Keller’s Flea Market | Sunday (7/6) at 12 pm – Ready, set, seal! Line up your sealed red, white, and blue 1/64 scale racers for a high-stakes, double-elimination showdown. Two losses, you’re out—so bring your A-game (and two cars for backup!). $5 per car entry keeps things spicy and wallet-friendly.
🧠 Trivia Night @ The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa | Sunday (7/6) at 6 pm – Brains, buzz, and bragging rights on the line! Rally your smartest pals for rounds of pop culture, history, and weird facts. Prizes await the victors—plus major hotel-view bonus points.
🎶 Live music & entertainment
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7/4 The Maze “All White Affair” @ 201 Lounge – 7 pm
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7/4 4th of July Party @ Top Deck Bar – 7:30 pm
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7/4 Romeo & The Home Team @ EB Social Hall – 7:30 pm
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7/4 ZYX @ Barrelhouse South – 9 pm
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7/4 Darling Machine and more @ The Wormhole – 9:30 pm
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7/5 Basik Lee @ The Black Rabbit – 9:30 pm
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7/6 Drook and more @ Sey Hey – 7 pm
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7/6 Karaoke Night @ The Portal – 7:30 pm
🏠️ 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).
*This️ 👇️ could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Taavo Roos (Seabolt Real Estate)
Original heart pine floors stretch through all 3,063 sqft of of this Carpenter Italianate charmer with wide eaves, ornate fretwork, and gleaming trim. Five bedrooms and four baths bathe in abundant light, while the gracious side porch and screened porch offer perfect nooks for quiet contemplation or impromptu porch concerts.
Two gated lots include off-street parking for five-plus vehicles, a lush green expanse and a cellar-ready basement. The separate one-bedroom carriage house with its own Barnard Street entrance and screened porch doubles as a secret hideaway. All of this sits just one block from Forsyth Park’s iconic fountain.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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