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Da’ Gullah American Revolutionary Experience held in Bluffton

Da’ Gullah American Revolutionary Experience held in Bluffton

Updated: Jul. 18, 2026 at 10:17 PM EDT
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By Megan Leroy
The event helped to spread the Gullah Traveling Theater’s mission to preserve, celebrate and share Gullah history and culture through the performing arts.

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The Great American State Fair on the National Mall concluded its 16-day run featuring exhibits...

Bland Farms, Vidalia onion featured at Great American State Fair on National Mall

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM EDT
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By Elizabeth Rawlins
The Great American State Fair on the National Mall concluded its 16-day run featuring exhibits from all 50 states and territories, with Georgia represented by Chick-fil-A, Waffle House and Glennville-based Bland Farms, home of the Vidalia sweet onion.

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Savannah celebrates Independence Day on the waterfront

Savannah celebrates Independence Day on the waterfront

Updated: Jul. 4, 2026 at 11:57 PM EDT
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By Julianne Sheehan
Savannah’s waterfront drew residents and tourists Saturday for Fourth of July celebrations.

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Savannah’s Waterfront Independence Day Celebration fireworks show

WATCH: Savannah’s Waterfront Independence Day Celebration fireworks show

Updated: Jul. 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
Watch part of Savannah’s Waterfront's largest annual event, the Independence Day Celebration, through the Plant Riverside District Skycam.

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Lutheran Church of the Ascension

Savannah congregations join nationwide observance of ringing bells for 250th Independence Day

Updated: Jul. 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
Participating locations were invited by the Savannah 250th Declaration of Independence Commission.

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Historic sites mark 250th Independence Day with old-fashioned celebrations

Historic sites mark 250th Independence Day with old-fashioned celebrations

Updated: Jul. 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
Sister sites Fort Morris Historic Site and McAllister State Historic Park hosted Independence Day celebrations.

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Tybee Island bike parade honors gold star family as grand marshals

Tybee Island bike parade honors gold star family as grand marshals

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM EDT
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By Cam McCann
Hundreds of cyclists are expected to take to the streets of Tybee Island on Independence Day for the annual Tybee Bike Parade, which this year will be led by a gold star family.

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As one of the 13 original colonies, South Carolina and its residents have the privilege of...

THE LIST: SC250 & Independence Day celebrations throughout the Lowcountry

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT
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By Live 5 Web Staff
As one of the 13 original colonies, South Carolina and its residents have the privilege of celebrating the state’s 250th birthday right alongside the United States of America.

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Officials warn about firework safety ahead of the fourth of July

Officials warn about firework safety ahead of the Fourth of July

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 10:43 AM EDT
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By Taylor Lewis
As families across South Georgia prepare to celebrate Independence Day, safety officials are urging everyone to think twice before lighting fireworks, warning that a moment of excitement can quickly become a life-changing tragedy.

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What travelers should know on traveling throughout the 4th of July holiday weekend.

Are you traveling safely this Fourth of July weekend?

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 10:32 AM EDT
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By Moriah Norman
The Fourth of July holiday travel period is underway, and thousands of South Georgians are spending time on the road this weekend.

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Fort Stewart kicks off America’s 250 celebration with family festivities, live music and...

Fort Stewart kicks off America’s 250 celebration with family festivities, live music and fireworks

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 12:13 AM EDT
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By Steven Glover
From bouncy houses to live music, families gathered Thursday for a full day of activities as Fort Stewart kicked off its America’s 250 Independence Day celebration at Donovan Field.

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Revolutionary war-era cannons go on display in Savannah ahead of 250th anniversary

Revolutionary war-era cannons go on display in Savannah ahead of 250th anniversary

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By Jude Binkley and Laethon Bumgardner
Seventeen Revolutionary War-era cannons recovered from the Savannah River are now on public display at the Savannah History Museum, just in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

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Georgia DNR steps up holiday lake patrols

Georgia officials urge boaters to put safety first during busy Fourth of July weekend

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Adam Murphy
With one of the busiest boating weekends of the year underway, Georgia wildlife officials are urging people to make safety their top priority before heading out on the state’s lakes.

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Savannah marks 251 years of postal service with ceremony, new stamp collection

Savannah marks 251 years of postal service with ceremony, new stamp collection

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM EDT
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By Stephanie Adkisson
Members of the city and the U.S. Postal Service gathered Thursday to honor the longevity of the Savannah Main Post Office, one of only 62 original post offices remaining in the country.

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Bluffton kicks off July 4 weekend with flag ceremony; Drone show and fireworks to come

Bluffton kicks off July 4 weekend with flag ceremony; Drone show and fireworks to come

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By Aaron Dixon
The town began its holiday weekend with a community flag ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park at Buckwalter Place Park, where residents gathered in red, white and blue to honor the nation’s history, recognize military service members and veterans, and celebrate together.

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Georgia State Patrol cruiser

Arrive alive: best and worst times to travel during the 4th of July travel period

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By Tristin Clements
The Georgia Department of Public Safety have issued the best and worst times to travel this July 4th weekend.

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Safety officials recommend that adults handle sparklers and keep children away from all...

Consumer Product Safety Commission: Keep children away from sparklers this Fourth of July

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 1:08 PM EDT
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By Ty Grant
Safety officials recommend that adults handle sparklers and keep children away from all fireworks.

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As South Carolinians prepare for a busy Fourth of July weekend and celebrations marking...

Troopers, DNR increase patrols across South Carolina for July Fourth holiday

Updated: Jul. 1, 2026 at 7:25 PM EDT
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By Stephen Biddix
As South Carolinians prepare for a busy Fourth of July weekend and celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary, law enforcement agencies across the state are urging residents and visitors to prioritize safety on both roads and waterways.

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America250 launches ‘Giving 4th’ initiative, urging Americans to donate to nonprofits this...

America250 launches ‘Giving 4th’ initiative, urging Americans to donate to nonprofits this Fourth of July

Updated: Jul. 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
As families across the Savannah area prepare for cookouts, parades and fireworks this Fourth of July weekend, a national initiative is asking Americans to add one more tradition: giving back.

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Savannah prepares for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations

Savannah prepares for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations

Updated: Jun. 30, 2026 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By Cam McCann
Visit Savannah President and CEO Joseph Marinelli said this Fourth of July weekend is expected to be one of the busiest the city has seen this year, with local law enforcement and emergency services preparing accordingly.
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