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The Boll Weevil – Savannah was bugging out
Like the vast majority of southern states, cotton was the dominant force in Savannah. It was among Savannah’s biggest sources of prosperity. Even during wartime Savannah’s cotton production, and the overall economy fell significantly. It wasn’t until the beginning of the 20th century that Savannah got back on its feet. Cotton was once again in the spotlight and the economy grew — that is until things began to turn to the negative.
However, this time it was not a war that brought ruin to Savannah it was the beetle. Boll weevils that consume flowers and cotton buds caused the destruction of Savannah’s cotton and economic situation once again. The destruction occurred in the years just before the Great Depression hit. The losses in 1923’s yields pointed at 2.6 million acres. And the cotton industry couldn’t recover. A lot of farmers moved toward the north.
Around Town
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/XRZ3ZGBO4BEQ3BRWY6CG2OU2ZM.jpg) Eleven seniors in Beaufort County were named Heritage Classic Foundation scholars for the 2021- 2022 school year. (WTOC) Read more. |
Eleven seniors in Beaufort County were named Heritage Classic Foundation scholars for the 2021- 2022 school year. (WTOC) Read more.
 County administrator Eric Greenway told Bluffton officials that an effort to promote affordable housing will need $2 million in startup funds. (Bluffton Sun) Read more. |
County administrator Eric Greenway told Bluffton officials that an effort to promote affordable housing will need $2 million in startup funds. (Bluffton Sun) Read more.
 Coastal Heritage Society — a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1975 — is on a mission to provide educational experiences and preserve the historic resources of Coastal GA and the surrounding… (South Magazine) Read more. |
Coastal Heritage Society — a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1975 — is on a mission to provide educational experiences and preserve the historic resources of Coastal GA and the surrounding… (South Magazine) Read more.
What’s happening
Today
 Live Music: Pentley Holmes happening at Foxy Loxy Print Gallery and Café, 1919 Bull St, Savannah on Friday Mar 18 2022 at 05:00 pm to… Read more. |
Live Music: Pentley Holmes happening at Foxy Loxy Print Gallery and Café, 1919 Bull St, Savannah on Friday Mar 18 2022 at 05:00 pm to… Read more.
 Patrick Cristaldi happening at Southbound Brewing Company, 107 E Lathrop Ave, Savannah on Friday at 06:00 pm Read more. |
Patrick Cristaldi happening at Southbound Brewing Company, 107 E Lathrop Ave, Savannah on Friday at 06:00 pm Read more.
 The Congress Street Social Club is one of Savannah’s preferred independent concert venues. Read more. |
The Congress Street Social Club is one of Savannah’s preferred independent concert venues. Read more.
 Friday Night Happy Hour & Jams with Run DMC, TLC, & Mary J. Blige! happening at Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah on Friday Mar 18… Read more. |
Friday Night Happy Hour & Jams with Run DMC, TLC, & Mary J. Blige! happening at Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah on Friday Mar 18… Read more.
 St Paddies Metal Mayhem at the WormholeJoin us Friday March 18 at The Wormhole in Savannah GA for St. Paddy’s Metal Mayhem Concrete. Some of the hottest metal artists from… Read more. |
St Paddies Metal Mayhem at the WormholeJoin us Friday March 18 at The Wormhole in Savannah GA for St. Paddy’s Metal Mayhem Concrete. Some of the hottest metal artists from… Read more.
 Metamorfosis: Retiro de mujeres Hosted By Mujer Virtuosa. Event starts on Friday, 15 September 2023 and happening at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center, Pine Valley, CA. Register or Buy Tickets,… Read more. |
Metamorfosis: Retiro de mujeres Hosted By Mujer Virtuosa. Event starts on Friday, 15 September 2023 and happening at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center, Pine Valley, CA. Register or Buy Tickets,… Read more.
 Oh Dear, Its The Cobblestones! March 18-20, 2022 Hosted By Trash Pandas Road F@#ks. Event starts on Friday, 18 March 2022 and happening at Savannah, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy… Read more. |
Oh Dear, Its The Cobblestones! March 18-20, 2022 Hosted By Trash Pandas Road F@#ks. Event starts on Friday, 18 March 2022 and happening at Savannah, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy… Read more.
Saturday
 Levi Moore @ The Grove Savannah-Jefferson Bar happening at Savannah, Georgia, United States on Sat Mar 19 2022 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm Read more. |
Levi Moore @ The Grove Savannah-Jefferson Bar happening at Savannah, Georgia, United States on Sat Mar 19 2022 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm Read more.
 Shamrock Ships at the Sunset Social Hosted By Kairos Strategic LLC. Event starts on Saturday, 19 March 2022 and happening at Savannah Boathouse, Daufuskie Island, SC. Register or Buy Tickets,… Read more. |
Shamrock Ships at the Sunset Social Hosted By Kairos Strategic LLC. Event starts on Saturday, 19 March 2022 and happening at Savannah Boathouse, Daufuskie Island, SC. Register or Buy Tickets,… Read more.
 5th Annual Best Damn St. Paddy’s Day Period in Savannah, GA Open Bar Party Bus from ATL to Savannah Plus a Day Party in Savannah Read more. |
5th Annual Best Damn St. Paddy’s Day Period in Savannah, GA Open Bar Party Bus from ATL to Savannah Plus a Day Party in Savannah Read more.
 DISCO SHOW LIVE IN CONCERT Hosted By East Coasts Tributes. Event starts on Saturday, 19 March 2022 and happening at Tybee Post Theater, Tybee Island, GA. Register or Buy Tickets,… Read more. |
DISCO SHOW LIVE IN CONCERT Hosted By East Coasts Tributes. Event starts on Saturday, 19 March 2022 and happening at Tybee Post Theater, Tybee Island, GA. Register or Buy Tickets,… Read more.
 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by exploring Irish flavors and culinary concepts at The Mansion on Forsyth Park’s 700 Kitchen Cooking School! Read more. |
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by exploring Irish flavors and culinary concepts at The Mansion on Forsyth Park’s 700 Kitchen Cooking School! Read more.
 Come Run Savannah with me! Marathon, Half, or 5k on Beautiful Skidaway island to help raise money for local charities, earn some swag and be wowed by an awesome course.… Read more. |
Come Run Savannah with me! Marathon, Half, or 5k on Beautiful Skidaway island to help raise money for local charities, earn some swag and be wowed by an awesome course.… Read more.
 Buy Ron White tickets at TicketSmarter, find tour schedules and locate the best seats and prices with our seating chart. Read more. |
Buy Ron White tickets at TicketSmarter, find tour schedules and locate the best seats and prices with our seating chart. Read more.
 Savannah’s all time favorite Prince Tribute Experience is coming to Coach’s Corner Soundgarden March 19th! It will sell out! Don’t miss it! Read more. |
Savannah’s all time favorite Prince Tribute Experience is coming to Coach’s Corner Soundgarden March 19th! It will sell out! Don’t miss it! Read more.
 The 5th Annual Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl – Don’t Miss The Luckiest Bar Crawl Of The Year! Read more. |
The 5th Annual Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl – Don’t Miss The Luckiest Bar Crawl Of The Year! Read more.
 COMEDY NIGHT at Southbound Brewing Co. Hosted By The Social Hour. Event starts on Saturday, 19 March 2022 and happening at Southbound Brewing Company, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets,… Read more. |
COMEDY NIGHT at Southbound Brewing Co. Hosted By The Social Hour. Event starts on Saturday, 19 March 2022 and happening at Southbound Brewing Company, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets,… Read more.
 BAS music at The Wormhole (Macon) happening at The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue, 2307 Bull Street, Savannah, United States on Sat Mar 19 2022 at 10:00 pm to… Read more. |
BAS music at The Wormhole (Macon) happening at The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue, 2307 Bull Street, Savannah, United States on Sat Mar 19 2022 at 10:00 pm to… Read more.
 Cport 1st Annual Freaknik Bash 2022 happening at Island Breeze, 2818 Montgomery Street, Savannah on Sat Mar 19 2022 at 10:00 pm to Sun Mar 20 2022 at… Read more. |
Cport 1st Annual Freaknik Bash 2022 happening at Island Breeze, 2818 Montgomery Street, Savannah on Sat Mar 19 2022 at 10:00 pm to Sun Mar 20 2022 at… Read more.
Sunday
 VFW 660 3rd Annual Spades Run happening at 5115 US-17, Savannah on Sunday Mar 20 2022 at 09:30 am Read more. |
VFW 660 3rd Annual Spades Run happening at 5115 US-17, Savannah on Sunday Mar 20 2022 at 09:30 am Read more.
 Renegade Paws Rescue Charity Yard Sale happening at 1218 Waters Ave, Savannah on Sunday Mar 20 2022 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm Read more. |
Renegade Paws Rescue Charity Yard Sale happening at 1218 Waters Ave, Savannah on Sunday Mar 20 2022 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm Read more.
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 Brad Wells is coming to Calhouns Bluffton in Bluffton on Mar 20, 2022. Find tickets and get exclusive concert information, all at Bandsintown. Read more. |
Brad Wells is coming to Calhouns Bluffton in Bluffton on Mar 20, 2022. Find tickets and get exclusive concert information, all at Bandsintown. Read more.
 Ribbon Cutting: Bella Mias Cucina Italiana Hosted By Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce. The event starts on Wednesday at 04:00 pm at Richmond Hill., … Read more. |
Ribbon Cutting: Bella Mias Cucina Italiana Hosted By Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce. The event starts on Wednesday at 04:00 pm at Richmond Hill., … Read more.
 Camp Purim Hosted By Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance. Event starts on Sunday, 20 March 2022 and happening at Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Read more. |
Camp Purim Hosted By Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance. Event starts on Sunday, 20 March 2022 and happening at Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Read more.
Savannah Veg Fest 2022! Read more.
 Disney On Ice presents Dream Big . Event starts on Sunday, 20 March 2022 and happening at Enmarket Arena, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Read more. |
Disney On Ice presents Dream Big . Event starts on Sunday, 20 March 2022 and happening at Enmarket Arena, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Read more.
Monday
 Southeast Disc Dogs Benefit Golf Tournament To support the Savannah Kennel Club in procuring a Pet Disaster Relief Trailer for Low Country. Read more. |
Southeast Disc Dogs Benefit Golf Tournament To support the Savannah Kennel Club in procuring a Pet Disaster Relief Trailer for Low Country. Read more.
 Blair Williams and Treyla Trash will be calling balls at 6:30PM! Doors open at 5PM! Read more. |
Blair Williams and Treyla Trash will be calling balls at 6:30PM! Doors open at 5PM! Read more.
 September 7, 2023 Calendar of free events, paid events, and things to do in Savannah, GA Read more. |
September 7, 2023 Calendar of free events, paid events, and things to do in Savannah, GA Read more.
