Revamped early learning center with fresh murals and a gym, volunteers tracking sea turtles overnight, resin pour workshop, and more. 
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 the news
Local happenings: Officer Phaire’s self-funded cash drops forging trust, a revamped early learning center with fresh murals and a gym, and volunteers tracking sea turtles overnight — catch up here.
State-level stories: Space rock older than Earth tears through a McDonough home, GE Appliances invests billions to reshore appliance jobs, and Georgia Tech maps shaded routes — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: South Korea’s court dismissed a Baby Shark copyright claim, a judge blocked fishing around Pacific atolls, and retirees eye a bigger Social Security increase — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Shop fresh local goods at Forsyth Market
- Discover adoptable pups through portrait art
- Empower justice-involved women with data access
- Access online labor force resources Tuesday
- Build savings even on tight budgets
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
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Books: Looking for your next page-turner? Savannah’s got cozy nooks stacked with rare finds and lively shops packed with comics… These bookstores are where you’ll unearth your next favorite read, meet a local expert, or pet a resident cat.
Golf: From mountain-top escapes to windswept coastal links that test your swing and soothe your soul, our Georgia golf guide shows you where to chase elevation gains, salty breezes and course designs worth every green fee.
Finance: Need a simple way to teach your teen about credit cards? Check out these easy credit lessons that turn confusing plastic power into real-world know-how.
Cocktail: Whether you’re craving a smoky mezcal riff, a floral gin fantasia, or a boozy twist on the classics, Alley Cat Lounge mixes rare spirits, house-made syrups, and a dash of theater into cocktails that turn your evening into a liquid performance you won’t forget.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
💧 Resin Pour Workshop @ Side Hustle Brewing Co. | Friday (8/15) at 6:00pm – Pick a board from a rack of shapes and sizes, then channel your inner color alchemist as you mix, pour, and blend non-toxic, food-safe resin into a charcuterie masterpiece. No art degree needed, just curiosity, messy hands, and cheese for moral support.
🎶 2025 Savannah VOICE Festival@ First Presbyterian Church of Savannah | Friday (8/15) – Step into a fairy tale for 11 magical nights as the VOICE Programs toast 25 years of nurturing rising stars, honor Maestro Milnes’ 90th birthday, and celebrate Sherrill’s 60th anniversary since his Met Opera debut. From the world-premiere student-powered opera Cinderella’s Royal Feast to concerts brimming with operatic royalty, this festival is your front-row ticket to “Once Upon a Time”—and happily ever after under the Savannah sky.
This weekend
♟️ Checkmate: The Play @ Otis S. Johnson, Ph.D. Cultural Arts Center | Saturday (8/16) at 3:00pm – This murder mystery tosses you into a house party gone wrong, where two detectives keep eight teenagers talking until someone slips up. Expect sarcastic quips, teen confessions, and more plot twists than your neighbor’s last backyard barbecue.
🔍 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ The Kimpton Brice Hotel | Saturday (8/16) at 6:00pm – Savannah’s biggest whodunit just went edible, because who knew spotting a murderer could pair so nicely with garlic mashed potatoes? This isn’t your mom’s church potluck, it’s a full plated dinner where undercover actors lurk, you sleuth with sarcasm, and pray you’re not Prime Suspect.
🎸 Trashy Annie @ Coach’s Corner | Saturday (8/16) at 7:00pm – Get ready to rock out with Trashy Annie at Savannah’s coziest dive bar, Coach’s Corner. Expect raw vocals, gritty guitar riffs, and enough attitude to power your weekend. Bring your crew, your best air-guitar moves, and a thirst for good times—this show is set to shake the rafters and kick off your Saturday night with a bang!
💹 Crypto And Stock 101 @ Vintage Special Event Center | Sunday (8/17) at 10:00am – Pull up a stool and let’s untangle stocks and crypto like it’s laundry day. No insider secrets, just clear talk and a few laughs. You’ll leave ready to impress at happy hour, instead of scrolling through price charts in panic.
🍽️ Dinner with Strangers | Sunday (8/17) at 7:00pm – Quit letting Netflix win your social life, and grab a seat at this Sunday dinner with fellow Savannah locals, where Southern comfort food and fresh faces do all the talking. You’ll walk away with a new acquaintance, a good story, or both.
Next week
🎨 Mini Masters Morning: Introduce Youngsters to Art @ SCAD Museum of Art | Monday (8/18) at 11:00am – Calling all mini Monets and Picasso-in-the-making! SCAD MOA educators will lead your tiny tycoons of creativity through gallery jaunts, hands-on art projects, and even a snack-powered dance party. Between outdoor play and indoor games, there’s plenty of fun to fuel budding geniuses (and exhausted adults).
🍸 Prohibition Cocktail Classes @ American Prohibition Museum | Monday (8/18) at 7:00pm – Prohibition Cocktail Classes at Congress Street Up turn weeknights into a low-stakes booze bootcamp with a side of history. Certified bartenders teach you to craft a shaken gin fizz, a stirred Old Fashioned, and enough Prohibition-era trivia to wow your next dinner guests.
🏰 Fort Pulaski National Monument Tours @ Fort Pulaski | Monday (8/18) – Fort Pulaski is peeling back the curtain on 19th-century masonry defenses, showing how rifled cannons forced a Confederate surrender. Wander the ramparts, soak up military science lore, and resist the urge to correct the history buffs. It’s ten bucks, annual passholders win.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/15 Tru Gentleman @ Oyster Factory Park – 5:30 pm
- 8/15 Jon Lee Murphy @ Churchill’s – 6 pm
- 8/15 Harvest Moon (Crosby Stills, Nash & Young tribute) @ Tybee Post Theater – 8 pm
- 8/15 Thurston Howell @ Charleston Pour House – 9 pm
- 8/16 Spritz on the Roof Brunch @ Myrtle & Rose – 11 am
- 8/16 Trashy Annie @ Coach’s Corner – 7 pm
- 8/17 The Intracoastal Playboys @ Tybee Post Theater – 3 pm
- 8/17 Jon Lee Murphy @ Jazz’d Tapas Bar – 6 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).
Listed by: Taavo Roos (Seabolt Real Estate)
Reclaimed heart pine floors, intricate trim, and a kitchen with serious wow factor set the stage in this JAK Homes stunner, tucked into Savannah’s Landmark Historic District. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a private garage mean you can enjoy the perks of downtown living without sacrificing comfort or style.
Every inch feels custom, from the luxe finishes to the thoughtful layout. Surrounded by a lively mix of fresh builds and restored gems, this address puts you right in the heart of Savannah’s architectural story—no time machine required.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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