Remains identified as those of missing teen

Remains found in a wooded area of Chatham County last month have been identified as those of a teenager reported missing from Savannah, the Chatham County Police said today. “Autopsy results confirmed the remains are those of 15-year-old Donald Jones. Jones’ remains were found on September 19, 2020, by people walking in a wooded area…

Guitar great Hiroya Tsukamoto talks quarantine life, UU virtual concert

WE’VE SPOKEN TO Hiroya Tsukamoto before, and it’s always a pleasure. The celebrated guitar player has made the Unitarian Universalist Church here in Savannah his first choice for a venue on quite a few tours, and amid the pandemic he’s continuing to support the church with a virtual concert on Sun., October 4 at 3…

The Petty Hearts @Coach’s Corner

The Petty Hearts @Coach’s Corner Get ready to hear your favorite Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers songs with this phenomenal tribute at Coach’s Corner. In a career that’s pretty much all hit songs, it’s a wonder just exactly what the set list will be. One thing’s for sure, though—everyone will know and love arguably everything…

Working the polls: Trainer Billy Wooten talks about what it takes

THIS YEAR’S election is sure to draw large crowds, and when voter turnout increases, so does the need for poll workers at the precincts. Ahead of the election, the Chatham County Board of Elections is encouraging citizens to consider becoming a poll worker. Young people are especially encouraged to apply because typically, poll workers are…

Best of Savannah awards party set for Oct. 20

After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the famous Connect Savannah “Best of Savannah” awards party is scheduled for Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m. at the Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden. Invited winners and their guests can celebrate their wins, as voted by our readers earlier this year. Extensive safety measures will be in effect,…

Change is in the Air

What is this new direction, you keep hearing about concerning Connect Savannah? Connect Savannah is a News, Arts & Entertainment weekly publication. Our highest priority is to produce a top-notch publication, focusing on people and events that affect Savannah and Chatham County. We want to report news accurately and without bias. We will endeavor to…


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