Savannah, GA news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Savannah, GA on Friday, October 16, 2026: Savannah State homecoming parade closes downtown streets Saturday. Also: National Weather Service confirmed EF-1 tornado in Southeast Georgia last Saturday; Savannah police officer fired for sharing Flock security camera access with ICE agent husband. Weather: Mostly partly cloudy today with highs near 75°F and winds up to 17 mph; cooler this weekend.

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Headlines

Savannah State homecoming parade closes downtown streets Saturday; plan alternate routes.WTOC · Oct 16, 6:22 AM

News & local government

Savannah police officer fired for sharing Flock security camera access with ICE agent husband.WSAV-TV · Oct 16, 3:17 PM
New sensors will monitor air pollution in West Savannah.KRON4 · Oct 16, 5:15 PM

Safety & emergencies

National Weather Service confirmed EF-1 tornado in Southeast Georgia last Saturday.Police1 · Oct 16, 4:05 PM

Events & going out

Savannah State homecoming game Saturday against Fort Valley State; parade precedes game.Bleacher Nation · Oct 16, 3:09 PM
Panda Fest debuts as 3-day event in Savannah this weekend; community celebration.https://www.islands.com/ · Oct 16, 6:45 PM

Business & new openings

Savannah Container Terminal receives approval from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.WJCL · Oct 16, 6:48 AM
Savannah Tech introduces commercial drone pilot program for training.MaxPreps · Oct 16, 3:04 PM

Health & care

St. Joseph's/Candler nurse wins Lientz Award for excellence in healthcare.WTOC · Oct 15, 6:23 PM

Sports

Frederica Academy, Bulloch Academy, Windsor Forest play football this weekend.WSAV-TV · Oct 16, 10:26 AM

Culture & arts

Historic Savannah church completes $2 million sanctuary restoration after ceiling collapse.WYMT · Oct 16, 1:25 PM
Historic Torrey-West Home celebrates 100th anniversary milestone.MaxPreps · Oct 16, 3:05 PM
Savannah Bananas announce 2027 Banana Ball tour stops including San Francisco.MaxPreps · Oct 16, 5:36 PM

Nature & environment

UGA grant will fund marsh restoration project along Savannah River.MaxPreps · Oct 16, 3:03 PM

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