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New openings, local news, and stories from the people and places that make Savannah what it is.

The historic Savannah Cotton Exchange on East Bay Street, photographed by Preston Thacker in 2018

Savannah’s Cotton Exchange Sells for $8.2 Million With Museum Planned

City of Savannah artwork for the October 20 Montgomery Cross Road trail and streetscape community meeting

Savannah Seeks Input on a New Trail Along Montgomery Cross Road

Climbing equipment at the new Daffin Park Signature Playground, pictured by the City of Savannah

Daffin Park’s New Playground Remains Closed as Drainage Repairs Continue

Customers at Starlandia Art Supply’s counter in Savannah, from the store’s official Community Credit page

Starlandia’s New Credit Program Helps Savannah Schools and Nonprofits Get Art Supplies

Smashbird burger pictured on the Savannah restaurant’s official website

Smashbird Plans Grand Opening on Savannah’s Abercorn Street

Official Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts concert poster for June 11, 2027 at Enmarket Arena

Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls Are Coming to Savannah’s Enmarket Arena

Official Earth, Wind & Fire concert graphic for April 24 at Enmarket Arena, featuring Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson

Earth, Wind & Fire Announces a Savannah Concert at Enmarket Arena

City of Tybee Island and Thomas & Hutton illustrative concept for Solomon Park dated December 31, 2025, with proposed small and large dog parks along Polk Street

Tybee Moves Forward With Two New Dog Parks at Solomon Park

City of Savannah concept rendering of the proposed Forsyth Park gathering space, not a photograph of completed construction

A New Gathering Space Is Coming to Forsyth Park

Lil Wayne Is Coming to Savannah’s Enmarket Arena With 2 Chainz

Bacon Park Marks 100 Years of Golf in Savannah

Savannah Receives $11.3 Million for Project DeRenne

Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen Join the SCAD Savannah Film Festival Lineup

Helen Mirren to Open the SCAD Savannah Film Festival

New Study Outlines a Path for Savannah Mall Redevelopment

Forsyth Park’s Renovated Tennis Courts Are Open

Chick-fil-A Opens on Savannah’s White Bluff Road

Bandana Burger Plans Second Savannah Location on Whitemarsh Island

Savannah Renovates Heritage Place Apartments, Preserving 88 Affordable Homes

Garden City Opens New Recreation Complex With Pool, Pickleball Courts and More

Vicious Biscuit Prepares to Open on Savannah’s Abercorn Street

Panda Fest Is Coming to Tanger Outlets in Pooler

Tybee Island Plans Its First Seafood Fest for November

Leopold’s Prepares to Open in Savannah’s Starland District

Savannah Greek Festival Marks 75 Years With Free Admission

7 Brew Sets Opening Date for Savannah’s Mall Boulevard Location

Ice Cove Opens in Port Wentworth With Public Skating and Classes

Plans Take Shape for Savannah’s New Oglethorpe Library

Behind the Business: Nickel & Oak Brings a Music First Lounge to Downtown Savannah

Recess Hotel & Club Opening in Downtown Savannah

Thunderbolt Dink Dome Bringing Pickleball, Dining and More to Victory Drive

La Vetta Brings a Fresh Take on Italian Dining to Broughton Street

Desposito's Seafood Reopens in Thunderbolt with a New Menu

Raising Cane’s Breaks Ground on Savannah Location

New Thriller 'Girl' Filming Across the Savannah Area This Month

Savannah’s Newest Concert Venue Is Now Open in Port Wentworth

What the OpenAI Data Center Really Means for Effingham County

Pauline's Po'Boys Opening Soon on Abercorn Street

Shuk Savannah to Close After Three and a Half Years

A First Look at Marbled & Fin, Savannah’s Newest Steakhouse

After Olympia’s Closure, a New Chapter Begins on River Street

Nelly’s Grocery & Wine Expected to Open This Month on Indian Street

River Street’s $60 Million Transformation Is Officially Moving Forward

Where to Watch Savannah’s Fourth of July Fireworks

A New Leopold’s Location Could Be Coming to Bull Street

Where to Watch the World Cup in Savannah This Summer

Savannah Scone Company Expands With New Downtown Cafe

Daffin Park Stadium Lights Draw Mixed Reactions From Neighbors

Locals Share Their Favorite Summer Activities Around Savannah

7 Brew Expands to Savannah With New Mall Boulevard Location

5 Unique Events Coming to Savannah This Summer

Sprouts Farmers Market Is Coming to Savannah

First City Brewing Opens in Savannah

Belly’s Cuisine Opens Following Closure of Sandfly’s Southern Soul

A “Downtown” for Pooler? Massive New District Could Change the Area

New Gluten Free Colombian Café Maizal Coming to Starland

Slow Fire BBQ Finds a Permanent Home in Savannah

Orange Crush Returns to Tybee as Crush Reloaded

New Glen Powell Movie Filming in Savannah This Spring

Food Truck Thursdays Launch at Eastern Wharf

Marbled & Fin Set to Open in Savannah’s Historic District

Finches Sandwiches & Sundries to Close in Thunderbolt

Savannah Locals Share Their Picks for the Most Underrated Restaurants

Wawa and Aldi Planned for New Development in Port Wentworth

Savannah Music Festival: A World of Music Comes to Town

Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade Guide: What to Know Before You Go

Top 5 Trails in Savannah for a Relaxing Spring Walk

How Did Savannah Become the South’s St. Patrick’s Day Destination?

Publix Permit Filed for Eastern Wharf Location

Demolition of MLK Jr. Arena Scheduled for June as Redevelopment Plans Move Forward

520 Wings Expanding Into New Bull Street Location

Picker Joe’s Opens New Location in Savannah

Kilwins Opens Savannah Location

Buc-ee’s Planned for Hardeeville Near Savannah

Savannah’s Iconic Stainless Steel Diner Is Back

Closed, But Not Forgotten: Savannah Businesses Locals Loved

Country Star Ella Langley Headed to Enmarket Arena This May

Recap of Saturday’s Snow in Savannah

Honky Tonk South Opens on Congress St

The World's Largest World: Savannah's Globe Through the Decades

New Office Project Near Forsyth Park Moves Into Next Phase

The Tybee Bomb: Savannah’s Forgotten Mystery

Road House 2 Filming Underway in Savannah This Week

Bowdie's Chophouse is Coming to Savannah

Local Favorites You Might Not Know in Savannah

Pritchard & Co. Opens on Broughton Street

Desposito’s Seafood Set to Reopen in Thunderbolt

5 Artists Coming to Enmarket Arena in 2026

HelloSav 2025 Recap

Baby’s General Store Has Closed After a Short Run on 37th Street

Paris Baguette Is Now Open on Broughton Street

The Surprising Savannah Connection to “Jingle Bells”

Forsyth Park Fountain Reopens With Holiday Celebration

Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Savannah

Savannah’s Lighted Christmas Street Parade Returns This Weekend

Ice Skating Comes to the Tybee Pier Pavilion for the First Time

24th Annual Savannah Boat Parade of Lights Set for Saturday Night

Early Morning Fire Damages Crystal Beer Parlor

Savannah Southern Half Marathon Recap

Last Minute Thanksgiving Meal Options in Savannah