Savannah News
The latest Savannah news: city council, schools, police and fire, development and business, each story linked to the record it came from.
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Daffin Park playground still closed as crews fix drainage
Savannah's new Daffin Park playground is still closed while crews fix ponding. Final inspection is due Oct. 22; the city will name an opening date in November.
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Savannah Bananas
Savannah Bananas 2027: 19 Grayson dates, lottery open
The Bananas play 19 games at Grayson Stadium in 2027, March 12 to Sept. 4. The ticket lottery closes Oct. 31, and the club says Savannah is its hardest ticket.
Transportation
Savannah wins $11.3M grant for I-516 link off DeRenne Ave.
An $11.3 million federal grant will buy land for The Boulevard, a new four-lane link from I-516 to White Bluff Road. The city adds $13.6 million. What it means for DeRenne.
Utilities
Savannah stormwater fee help: who qualifies, how to apply
Savannah households at or below 200% of the poverty line can now get help with the new stormwater fee. Call 912-888-8082 for an appointment. Income limits and what to bring.
Port of Savannah
Savannah port wins Army Corps OK for $2.3B terminal
The Army Corps approved the permit for a 350-acre container terminal on Hutchinson Island. Construction starts January 2028; the port aims for 12 million TEU.
Weather
Isaias watches end; no tornado reported in Chatham
The tornado and flood watches for Savannah ended Oct. 10-11. Weather service reports list minor tidal flooding at Fort Pulaski in Chatham and tornadoes in Screven County.
Police and fire
GBI investigates Savannah police shooting on Gwinnett St.
Savannah officers fired at an armed man in the 800 block of East Gwinnett Street on Monday, the GBI said. No one was hurt. He is charged with aggravated assault.
Schools
5 Savannah-Chatham schools win state Title I honors
Beach, Johnson, Gould and Garden City Elementary are 2026 Reward Schools, and Savannah Classical Academy is a Distinguished School again. What each honor means.
Jobs
Savannah unemployment falls to 3.2% from 3.5% a year ago
Savannah's jobless rate was 3.2% in August, down from 3.5% a year earlier, as about 2,100 more people joined the labor force. Chatham County was 3.0%, Georgia 3.4%.