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Savannah Jazz Festival returns with 15 free concertsSavannah port's efficiency praised during Truck Driver Appreciation WeekSavannah rapper Quando Rondo pleads not guilty to DUIFirst, today's weather:
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Savannah Jazz Festival returns to Forsyth Park: The Savannah Jazz Festival is back at Forsyth Park with 15 free concerts over five days, featuring performances by the SCAD Bee Sharps and the Savannah Jazz Hall of Fame Band. Attendees can enjoy food vendors and drinks, but should follow guidelines for a safe and enjoyable experience. ( wtoc.com ) Freight forward, drivers first: Georgia Ports Authority praises drivers: The Georgia Ports Authority is celebrating truck drivers for their efficiency at the Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal, where drivers can complete more transactions daily compared to West Coast ports. GPA employees handed out safety gloves, water, and chicken sandwiches to drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. ( thetrucker.com ) Savannah rapper Quando Rondo pleads not guilty in July 2023 DUI case: Savannah rapper Tyquian Bowman, known as Quando Rondo, has pleaded not guilty to DUI and reckless driving charges from a July 2023 incident. He faces additional federal charges and will appear in court for a pretrial meeting on October 23. ( wsav.com ) SEC Volleyball Championship relaunches, set in Savannah with new three-year agreement: The SEC Volleyball Championship is set to relaunch in Savannah, Georgia, with a new three-year agreement starting in November 2025. Enmarket Arena and the Savannah Convention Center will host the event, marking a significant sports milestone for the city. ( redandblack.com ) ULI District Councils Expand into Savannah, Georgia: The ULI Atlanta District Council is expanding into Savannah, Georgia, with the creation of ULI Savannah. This initiative will support the city's development while preserving its historical charm through events and gatherings focused on sustainable and coastal development. ( uli.org ) Upcoming events:
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T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week at T-Mobile Tuesdays app ( Tuesday, Sep. 24 at 8:30 a.m. ) Breast Ultrasound Screening is Coming Direct to You! at 1980 Chatham Pkwy, Savannah, GA, 31405 ( Thursday, Sep. 26 at 9 a.m. ) We'd love to feature your events! Add your event here Sunday, Sep. 22
Congregations in Service at Baha'i Faith, 2416 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA, 31404 ( 12 p.m. ) Drum Circle with Temakha! at Clearing House Savannah, 134 Houston St, Savannah, GA, 31401 ( 1:30 p.m. ) Wednesday, Sep. 25
Teen STEM and Social Hour at Port City Library Meeting Room, Port City Library (3 p.m.) Thursday, Sep. 26
Music & Movement at Pooler Library Meeting Room, Pooler Library (10:30 a.m.) Earthquakes, Cranes & Parapets: Architect Saves Green-Meldrim's Gothic Revival Roof at Green-Meldrim House, 14 W Macon St, Savannah, GA, 31401 ( 6 p.m. ) Friday, Sep. 27
Savannah Senior Strikers 10th Annual Memorial Golf Open Tournament at Crosswinds Golf Club, 232 James B Blackburn Dr, Savannah, GA, 31408 ( 12 p.m. ) Saturday, Sep. 28
Your State Parks Day at Wormsloe Historic Site 7601 Skidaway Road Savannah, GA 31406 (10 a.m.) at Two Tides Brewing Co. ( 12 p.m. ) Gordonston Art Fair at Juliette Low Park, Savannah, GA, 31404 ( 10 a.m. ) The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show - Savannah, GA at Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District, an IHG Hotel, 520 W Bryan St, Savannah, GA, 31401 ( 6 p.m. ) Tuesday, Oct. 1
Little Artists' Cafe at Pooler Library Meeting Room, Pooler Library (4:30 p.m.) Thursday, Oct. 3
Music & Movement at Pooler Library Meeting Room, Pooler Library (10:30 a.m.) Tots Matinee Movie Day at Port City Library (11 a.m.) Family Movie Day at Port City Library Meeting Room, Port City Library (3:30 p.m.) Savannah chatter:
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Another happy customer with this log mushroom cake,: "It is a marble cake Would vanilla buttercream Topped off with beautiful fondant and decorations" ( Nextdoor - Landings North ) "SPD Community Engagement Officers stopped by the Hudson Hill Community Center yesterday to conduct an informal "Conversation with a Cop."" ( Twitter ) I've sure gotten old!: "I have outlived my teeth and my hair. I've had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, new knees, fought prostate cancer and diabetes. I'm half..." ( Nextdoor - Oakridge at The Landings ) "The new Bloomingdale Elementary School is set to open next school year and there was a sign of that progress this week when staff, students, the..." ( Twitter ) Want to make an announcement, offer a service or list something for sale? Post a classified here.
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