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Family Promise of the Coastal Empire: Helping Savannah Families Move From Housing Crisis to Stability
Katrina Bostick of Family Promise of the Coastal Empire joins Savannah Spotlight Episode 12 to talk about the hidden homeless, emergency housing help for local families, and how you can support.
Stars, Stew, and Song: A Coastal Empire Countdown of Fall Favorites
Join host Renee LaSalle for the Live Like Locals Top Five Events video, featuring the best of the Coastal Empire from November 3–9. Our countdown includes the 37th Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival in Savannah, Sinatra Under the Stars benefit concert, and the festive Savannah Children’s Choir Porch Fest. Dance the night away with Pedro Arroyo at 201 Lounge or enjoy family fun at the Community Fall Festival at L. Scott Stell Park. We provide all the essential SEO-optimized details, including dates, times, locations, and ticket links for these must-attend local gatherings. From food trucks and hayrides to romantic salsa and soulful jazz, discover how to spend your week living like a local in Savannah, Pooler, and Baldwin Park. Don’t miss these top-rated community events designed to celebrate culture, charity, and seasonal fun across the region.
Your Customers Might Be Writing Your Best Marketing Without You Realizing It – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
That thank-you email you saved? The review that made your day? Your customers might already be creating some of your most valuable marketing content
Savannah Gathers Under the Stars for Miguel
A Sinatra night at the West Broad Bandshell on Nov. 4 benefits Miguel Sutera, a 12-year-old who has spent three and a half years fighting leukemia.
Port Wentworth Today, November 2026: Garba Festival Recap, Fall Festival, New Businesses and Trunk or Treat
Cheri Cobb and Dora Jenkins recap the first Garba Festival and the Fall Festival, run down new businesses coming to Port Wentworth, share Rec Department dates and invite you to Trunk or Treat at City Hall on October 31.
Member Spotlight: Mrs. B’s Sweet Kitchen Brings Handcrafted Sourdough to Port Wentworth
Meet Donna Benny of Mrs. B’s Sweet Kitchen, the Port Wentworth home bakery making handcrafted, slow-fermented sourdough, sticky buns and cookies in small batches.
Could Saying Yes to Everyone Be Hurting Your Business? – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
Every new inquiry can feel like an opportunity. But what happens when saying yes means promising more than your business can comfortably deliver?
Boo-tiful Business: Your Spine-Tingling Savannah & Coastal Empire Halloween Countdown
Get ready, Coastal Empire! Host Dora Jenkins counts down the Top 5 can’t-miss Halloween events happening October 27th – November 2nd around Savannah, Port Wentworth, Pooler, and Guyton, GA. From a spine-chilling Haunted Experience benefiting Susan G. Komen, to Marty Milquetoast’s riotous Halloween Extravaganza at Victory North Savannah, to family-friendly trick-or-treating at Tanger Outlets, a superhero-themed 5K for CASA Ogeechee, and the beloved Heart Festival Trunk or Treat in Port Wentworth — there’s something spooky and fun for every member of the family. Whether you’re seeking frights, laughs, charity runs, or community candy-grabbing, Live Like Locals has your complete guide with all dates, times, locations, and ticket links. Don’t miss a single trick or treat this Halloween week in the Coastal Empire!
Huey Magoo’s Is Coming Soon to Port Wentworth
Huey Magoo’s, home of the Filet Mignon of Chicken, is opening soon at 4 Magnolia Blvd in Port Wentworth. Grand opening details coming soon.
Kia Country of Savannah Opens Its Doors for November’s Local Social
Our next Local Social is back at Kia Country of Savannah on Thursday, November 12, 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Free, with test drives and a fun fact about Kia Country and our Ambassadors.
Welcome, Clearwave: Our Fiber Partner for November and December
Savannah-based Clearwave joins Live Like Locals as a community partner for November and December. Here is how Clearwave Fiber and Point Broadband became one company, and where to find Clearwave this season.
Fang-tastic Fun: Savannah’s Hauntingly Good Top 5 Events, Oct. 20–26
Get ready, Coastal Empire — it’s the most magical week of fall! Join Renee LaSalle on Live Like Locals as we count down Savannah’s top five events happening October 20th through 26th. From dressing up your pup for the legendary Wag-O-Ween trick-or-treat tradition to dancing the night away at SAFE Shelter’s elegant Twilight Ball, there’s something for every local looking to make memories this season. Rev your engines with Dukes of Hazzard legends at the Big Bash Fall Festival in Pooler, soak in art and music under the oaks at Isle of Hope, and cast a spell with the whole family at Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure. Whether you’re into howling good fun, foot-stomping music, elegant evenings, nostalgic TV magic, or wizarding wonder, this week has it all. Grab your calendar, mark your dates, and let’s Live Like Locals together — Savannah style!
Why Your Next Opportunity Probably Won’t Come From Where You Expect – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
When business owners think about finding their next customer, they usually picture someone discovering their website, seeing a social media post, or clicking on an advertisement. Those things absolutely happen. But after working with hundreds of small...
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!