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A baseball team known for putting fun first just packed a college football stadium with more fans than most MLB games. The Savannah Bananas are proving that joy and creativity can fill seats better than tradition ever could.
A powerful new play about alcohol recovery opens in Savannah this April, showing how one man's denial transforms into hope. The White Chip runs for two weekends at Savannah Repertory Theater.
Savannah is rolling out the welcome mat for entrepreneurs with a week packed full of networking events, competitions, and workshops designed to help local businesses thrive. The city's support comes at a crucial time when nearly half of all startups fail within five years.
Four schools in Savannah have earned prestigious state honors for helping students achieve remarkable academic growth and performance. The recognition proves that dedicated teachers and invested students can create real, measurable progress.
When a woman went under in the murky Savannah River, two firefighters in drysuits dove in and pulled her to safety in moments. Behind that split-second rescue lies a nine-year commitment to protecting one of America's busiest waterways.
National party leaders are crisscrossing Ghana's Savannah Region to meet with chiefs and residents about infrastructure improvements and economic opportunities. The nationwide "Thank You Tour" aims to strengthen community connections after the 2024 election.
A Savannah dog daycare turned an electric VW bus into a beloved zero-emission "Pup Bus" that picks up pups for daycare while parents snap photos like it's the first day of school. The eco-friendly transport serves busy pet owners while proving small businesses can embrace clean energy without sacrificing service.
TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie delivered a powerful Easter message about holding onto hope while facing her mother's two-month disappearance. Her vulnerability about faith during crisis inspired thousands seeking comfort in their own trials.
President Mahama announced major education and infrastructure projects for Ghana's Savannah Region, including new STEM schools, upgraded facilities, and a modern sports stadium. The investments aim to create jobs and expand opportunities for young people in the region.
More than 1,800 Savannah State University students were celebrated for achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher at the school's April Honors Convocation. The ceremony recognized everything from Dean's List achievers to the university's top academic representative for Georgia's university system.
A university in India just filed to give a special local banana official protected status, which could mean better income for farmers and stronger market presence. The Ananthapur banana's unique sweetness comes from the region's special growing conditions.
A South Korean supermarket created banana packs arranged by ripeness so shoppers can eat one daily without waste. American stores could adapt the idea without plastic by sorting loose bananas into "ready today" sections.
Farmers in India's Thiruvaiyaru region got a game-changing solar-powered cold storage facility that helps them preserve and ripen 100 tonnes of bananas without relying on expensive grid electricity. The innovation tackles crop waste while opening new opportunities for banana and betel leaf growers.
A cancer nurse at a Georgia hospital performed the Heimlich maneuver for the first time in her career, saving a patient's life during her lunch break. The life-saving moment sparked a lasting friendship and kicked off National Nurses Week with a powerful reminder of why healthcare heroes matter.
A cancer nurse at a Georgia hospital performed the Heimlich maneuver for the first time in her career, saving a patient's life during her lunch break. The heroic moment launched a lasting friendship and kicked off National Nurses Week celebrations.
In a hilarious blind test, high-end audio enthusiasts couldn't distinguish between expensive cables and signals run through actual bananas and mud. The experiment confirms what physics has suggested for decades: you don't need to spend a fortune for great sound.
Two Belgian runners just shattered Guinness World Records for the fastest half marathon run in fruit costumes, all while raising awareness for fair trade. Over 40 banana-clad runners joined them to make a difference for farmers worldwide.
A fragrance company is making perfume from banana processing waste and lab-grown molecules instead of fossil fuels. Abel Fragrance is proving that natural scents can compete with the petroleum-based products that dominate 95% of the industry.
Manas Madhu quit his corporate job to bring authentic Kerala banana chips to India and beyond. His company Beyond Snacks now sells over Rs 1 crore worth of chips monthly across six countries.
In Kushinagar, India, entrepreneur Anita Rai transforms banana peels, stalks, and flowers into 12 profitable products, creating jobs while helping farmers earn from storm-damaged crops. Her training programs now teach 300 people annually how to turn agricultural waste into opportunity.
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