Port Wentworth’s First Garba Festival Fills VyStar Pavilion With Color, Music and Dance
Port Wentworth’s 1st Annual Garba Festival drew an estimated 1,850 to 2,400 visits to VyStar Pavilion at Anchor Park for a free night of Garba, Dandiya Raas and live music.
GROW Initiative Georgia: Creating Healthier, More Connected Communities Through Education and Access
Rosie Harrison of GROW Initiative Georgia joins Savannah Spotlight Episode 11 to talk about bilingual education, free health screenings, and connecting Coastal Georgia families with local resources.
Fall-ing for Savannah: Pumpkins, Pups & Paddles Take Over the Coastal Empire (October 13th – 19th
Fall has officially landed in the Coastal Empire, and Live Like Locals host Lorallye Robertson is counting down the top five events you can’t miss from October 13–19! From the free-for-all Fall Festival and Movie Night in Port Wentworth to the Savannah Ghost Pirates’ electrifying home opener at Enmarket Arena, there’s something for every local. Savor authentic flavors at the 10th Gullah Food Festival on Hilton Head Island, make waves at the Family Fun Day and Paw-rade benefiting Fish Gotta Swim©, and top it all off with adorable adoptable pups strutting their stuff at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah’s Fall Fair. Packed with dates, times, locations, and direct links, this guide makes it easy to plan your perfect autumn weekend in Savannah, Hilton Head, and beyond. Grab your pumpkin spice latte and let’s live like locals together — fall style!
Member Spotlight: Coastal Moss Creative Helps Savannah Women Business Owners Show Up as Themselves
Meet Christen Martin of Coastal Moss Creative, the Savannah brand photographer helping women business owners create intentional, authentic photos that show who they are and what makes their business unique.
Small Business Owners Often Overcomplicate Their Marketing – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
If you've ever felt like you're constantly falling behind on your marketing, you're not alone. It's easy to look around and think you need to be everywhere at once. You hear that you should be posting on every social media platform, sending weekly emails, writing...
Meet Osiris Franklin: Behind the Camera and There for the Community
Osiris Franklin is most comfortable behind the camera, capturing the people, businesses, and moments happening in front of him. As a Savannah photographer and videographer, Osiris has turned that skill into a career that has taken him from local corporate projects to...
Coastal Empire Countdown: Five Can’t-Miss Events to Shake Up Your Week
Get ready, Coastal Empire! Live Like Locals host Lorallye Robertson counts down the top five events happening October 6-12 around Savannah, Tybee Island, Port Wentworth, and Hinesville. From the swashbuckling fun of Tybee Island Pirate Fest to the vibrant rhythms of the Garba Festival, there’s something for every local and visitor. Watch wiener dogs race for a cause at the Savannah Weiner Dog Races, dance and feast at the Hispanic Heritage Festival in downtown Hinesville, or sip, socialize, and test-drive new Kia models at the Local Social at Ice Cove. Whether you’re craving culture, community, or pure coastal fun, this week delivers it all. Grab your calendar, mark these dates, and get out there and Live Like Locals! Full event details, times, locations, and RSVP links are all right here so you never miss a beat around the Coastal Empire this October.
Where’s The Money? Issue #17 – Part 6 – Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners; Defined Benefit Plan – The largest contribution ceiling for established businesses
I had a great time at La Fiesta Hispana and the Art Walk 2026! In the last issue, we covered the small business 401(k), a standard employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, scaled for companies with employees beyond just the owner. This week, we will talk about the Defined...
Why Some Businesses Feel Easier to Work With Than Others – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
Have you ever worked with a business where everything just felt...easy? You knew where to start. Communication was clear. Questions were answered quickly. Scheduling was simple. Expectations were set from the beginning, and you never found yourself wondering what...
Port Wentworth Today, October 2026: Ice Cove Opening, GSU Hockey, Garba Festival and Fall Fun
Port Wentworth events this October, plus the Ice Cove grand opening, GSU hockey and La Fiesta Hispana, with hosts Cheri Cobb and Maria Solesbee.
La Fiesta Hispana 2026: A Night to Remember at Port Wentworth’s VyStar Pavilion
The third annual La Fiesta Hispana was the first cultural event at VyStar Pavilion, with folklórico dance, live salsa from Los Ex-Adolescentes, food, a kids’ zone and fireworks.
Coastal Empire Countdown: 5 Peel-arious Reasons to Get Out This Week (Sept 29–Oct 5)
Ready for a wild week in the Coastal Empire? From a-peeling Bananas playoff festivities to a howling good 5k with shelter pups, spine-chilling scares at Alee Shriners Haunted House, rubber ducks racing for charity, and food trucks rolling into Eastern Wharf — Renee LaSalle counts down the Top 5 Live Like Locals events happening September 29th through October 5th. Grab your calendar, round up your crew (and your dog!), and dive into everything Savannah and the Coastal Empire have on tap this week. Don’t miss a single squeaky, spooky, splashy, tasty moment!
Where’s The Money? Issue #16 – Part 5 – Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners; Small Business 401(k) – Maximum flexibility for businesses with employees
In the last issue, we covered the Solo 401(k), also called a one-participant 401(k), a 401(k) plan designed for a business owner with no full-time employees other than a spouse. This week, we will talk about the Small Business 401(k), another powerful retirement...
Every Customer Touchpoint Is Part of Your Brand – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
When most people hear the word "brand," they immediately think about logos, colors, fonts, or a catchy slogan. While those things certainly matter, they're only a small piece of the picture. Your brand is really the collection of experiences people have with your...
Fiesta, Art, and Everything in Between: Your Coastal Empire Countdown, September 22–28
Get ready, Coastal Empire! Dora Jenkins from Live Like Locals counts down the Top Five events happening September 22–28, 2026. From the brand-new La Fiesta Hispana debuting at Port Wentworth’s VyStar Pavilion, to Peace in the Park uniting Savannah families at Daffin Park, to the second annual Art Walk transforming Tanger Outlets into a local artist showcase—this week is packed with culture, community, and connection. Catch Gypsy Jazz vibes with Velvet Caravan at Nickel and Oak Lounge, or network at the 2026 Chamber Business Expo at Kehoe Ironworks. Whether you’re seeking free family fun, live music, local art, or business connections, this week’s lineup has something for every local. Dates, times, locations, and links are all right here—so grab your calendar, and let’s Live Like Locals together this week in Savannah and the surrounding Coastal Empire!
VyStar Pavilion Port Wentworth Opens Its Doors at 912 Community Day
Port Wentworth cut the ribbon on VyStar Pavilion and Ghost Pirates Ice Cove at 912 Community Day. What opened, who built it, and what comes next.