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Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Oct. 4 – County Sheriff Coleman and Police Chief Gunther state: "We have a gang problem" (savannahbusinessjournal.com) — Savannah and Chatham County's top law enforcement officials say gangs are a serious concern locally, even as the mayor urges careful use of the term "gang-related" for specific crimes. The article explains how Georgia's Gang Prosecution Unit and local agencies recently worked together on a major Carfentanil trafficking case tied to an East Savannah crew, highlighting both the risks and the partnerships aimed at keeping residents safer.
2. Johnson alum, mom relive life-changing moment, talk NFL life (wsav.com) — A Johnson High School alum from Savannah, Ted Hurst III, is making his rookie mark with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recently earning his first NFL start and key receptions. He and his mother reflect on the emotional draft-day call, the family support behind his journey, and the pressure of fighting for a roster spot in the league every day.
3. Data centers near the South Carolina Lowcountry (thestate.com) — Massive AI-focused data centers are planned just outside Savannah, including OpenAI's multibillion-dollar Project Camellia in Effingham County, less than 40 minutes from downtown. The facilities promise thousands of jobs and major school funding but are already drawing protests over tax breaks, water and power use, and how quietly the projects advanced while nearby South Carolina counties rush to impose moratoriums.
4. Greta Van Fleet Into the Beginning Tour 2027: Dates and Details (theshowbizjournal.com) — Greta Van Fleet will kick off their 2027 "Into the Beginning" world tour at Savannah's Enmarket Arena on February 3, giving local rock fans first crack at the band's new arena show. The tour supports their upcoming album "Palace for the People," with tickets for North American dates going on sale in mid-October and a no-dynamic-pricing ticket policy in place.
5. Florida Emerges Alongside Louisiana and More for Unforgettable Adults Only Halloween Nightlife Travel (travelandtourworld.com) — Savannah is highlighted as a top adult Halloween destination, with ghost walks, haunted pub tours, and special Bonaventure Cemetery events giving the holiday a Southern Gothic feel. If you enjoy slower, story-driven scares, the city's oak-lined streets, historic squares, and cocktail bars make late October—especially Halloween weekend—an atmospheric time to explore your own backyard.
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