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PORT WENTWORTH, GA – August 20, 2024 – Today, the City of Port Wentworth and the Savannah Ghost Pirates partnered for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Ghost Pirates Ice Cove and City of Port Wentworth’s Amphitheater which will open during the 1st quarter of 2026. Representatives from Zawyer Sports, the Ghost Pirates’ parent company, and the City of Port Wentworth were joined by dignitaries including Mayor Pro Tem for the City, Gabrielle Nelson and Congressman Buddy Carter.

The Ghost Pirates’ $30 million training facility’s ice rink and restaurants will be open to residents to enjoy, and the amphitheater will provide a brand-new performance and sporting venue for the region. These facilities will be located in Port Wentworth’s new Anchor Park which will also incorporate a variety of multi-use fields and courts for sporting activities including pickleball, softball, baseball, and soccer.

“This is a wonderful partnership and a great day for everybody in the Coastal Empire and Low Country,” said City Manager, Steve Davis. “I am looking forward to enjoying these new facilities with my family and could not be happier that the Ghost Pirates have chosen Port Wentworth as the home of their new training facility.”

Port Wentworth and the greater Savannah region are already experiencing exceptional growth, and this will continue with the building of the new Hyundai META Plant in Bryan County as Port Wentworth continues to develop as a place to live, experience and thrive.

“I’m proud that this project is happening in my district,” said Port Wentworth Councilmember District 3 Rufus Bright. “This is a huge step for Port Wentworth as we continue to push for improvements not only in recreation, but for all city services to benefit our residents.”

“Today is a monumental day for hockey in the Savannah and Port Wentworth communities,” Zawyer Sports CEO Andy Kaufmann said. “This facility will serve as a hub for the Ghost Pirates and bring families together to celebrate hockey and all ice sports for years to come in Southeast Georgia.”