Police investigate Benton Blvd. shooting
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting Saturday night, in an apartment on the 1500 block of Benton Boulevard. Detectives believe the shooting occurred at about 7 p.m. The incident was reported to Metro about an hour later. Metro and Pooler Police responded to the scene finding Eric Thompson, 22, with…
Burroughs St. shooting investigated
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting on West 38th and Burroughs streets that injured Nigeria Hutcherson, 19, on Sunday, May 1. At about 1:40 a.m. Metro responded to the scene finding Hutcherson with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. EMS also responded. Hutcherson was reportedly outside speaking to a relative when…
Police seek Waters Ave. hit-and-run suspect
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Accident Investigations Team responded to a hit-and-run accident involving two-vehicles on Waters Avenue and East 39th Street that injured Katheryn Blankenhorn, 25, on April 30. At about 4:47 p.m. Blankenhorn was traveling north on Waters Avenue on a motor scooter. At the same time a white Chevrolet pick-up truck driven…
Police locate, arrest sexual battery suspect
West Chatham Precinct Patrol officers of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department arrested and charged Dustin Hughes, 33, with two counts of sexual battery just minutes after a Sunday evening incident reported at an apartment complex pool on the 100 block of St. George Boulevard. “The incident reportedly occurred at about 7:30 p.m. and involved an 17-year-old…
Police investigate homicide on New Castle Street
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m., April 28, near a residence in the 1300 block of New Castle Street. Officers responded to the report of a shooting in the area and found Hanna Cornell Brown, 36, suffering a gunshot wound inside a vehicle. The…
Police investigate Kandlewood Drive shooting
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting outside of a residence on Kandlewood Drive near Cindy Avenue that injured an unidentified male on April 28. Metro officers responded to the scene finding the victim just after 5 a.m. The critically injured victim was transported to Memorial University Medical Center. “Near the…
Multi-agency investigation leads to bank robber’s arrest
A cooperative investigation among multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in a man’s arrest for two bank robberies that occurred between 9 and 10 a.m., April 28. David Stanley, 51, was arrested for allegedly robbing the BB&T bank in the 300 block of Mall Boulevard and the Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union in the 1000 block…
Police seek to identify prolific commercial burglar
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Island’s Precinct investigators are attempting to identify a man who is suspected in several commercial burglaries near the Sandfly area. In the past month, one man is suspected of burglarizing four churches located on the 6800 and 7200 blocks of Skidaway Road, 2300 block of Sunset Boulevard and the 5100 block…
Police investigate late-night shooting on E. 54th
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that reportedly occurred on the 300 block of East 54th Street just before 11 p.m. on April 26. Investigators responded to Memorial University Medical Center after Gregory Jones, 32, arrived seeking treatment of a non-life threatening gunshot wound. “Police are working to determine the…
Police investigate Fell Street shooting
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Violent Crimes Unit is investigating shooting that occurred at approximately 9 p.m., April 26, at a residence in the 200 block of Fell Street. Deavalon Samules, 22, received serious injuries from a gunshot wound and was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he remains in critical condition. “During a canvas…
Donald Trump “through a scholarly lens”
No true political scientist or politics junkie would miss an opportunity to delve further into this controversial but fascinating topic
Pussy Launcher, The Gumps, Colorworld, Between Symmetries, Jeff Two-Names and the Born Agains @The Jinx
Expect a punk edge with surprising country-esque rhythmic touches and complete, unbridled irreverence
Art Decko show raises funds for Skate Park
While the skatepark will be free for anyone to use, it’s certainly not free to build
Fashion for All
YOU MIGHT have to be flush with cash and the size of a pencil to wear anything from those haute couture design houses in Paris or Milan, but here in Savannah, on-fleek fashion comes in all shapes, sizes and price points. Possibilities for your next killer outfit abound as the local style council sets up…
Southbound Brewing turns three!
“The past three years have been hard work, but great for us”
April in Savannah: Full dance card, full heart
In the sun-dappled parks and on the porches ‘til dawn, it’s hardly a wonder that every day of this fairest of months brings myriad opportunities to frolic with our fellow humans.
Claire Beverly: Fighting your traffic blues with comedy
The morning traffic reporter rattles off your bad excuses for being late like the rhymes of a well-known poem.
Are politicians dumber than the rest of us?
You think he’s dumb? He’s too busy counting campaign money to care
Wreckless Eric goes the whole wide world
IN 1977, an ex-art student emerged from the U.K. underground with a perfect hit. With two chords feeding through a scuzzy guitar and an unmistakable Cockney accent, Wreckless Eric’s “Whole Wide World” has gone down as one of the great new wave hits of its time. Clad in brightly-patterned attire and boasting an everpresent air…
Grow, Eat, Repeat: Local company makes the most out of food waste
We’ve really got to get down on our knees and stick our hands in the dirt
Songwriters in the Round @The Jinx
A whole set of solo songwriters is rare at The Jinx.
The many faces of Jon Taylor
For Taylor, this tantalizing celebration of the bawdy and tawdry comes down to “character, costume, and charisma,” regardless of gender
El-Rocko Lounge keeps Savannah weird
Now, he’s ready for the big reveal: El-Rocko Lounge is about to become your new favorite hangout
Savannah on the runway … and in the gallery
As fashion and art converge, the conversation about how culture is reflected in contemporary design continues
Savannah Songwriters Series @Tybee Post Theater
An award-winning songwriter, Witt creates immersive worlds with nostalgic imagery on “Down Memory Lane”
Human remains found on farm
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department have initiated a death investigation after human remains were found at a West Chatham County farm just before 5 p.m. on April 25. “Metro officers responded to the scene on the 200 Buckhalter Road, after the property owner and an employee reported finding human bones near a dirt road…
Woman drives off burglars with firearm
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at about 10:30 p.m., April 25, in the 900 block of East 35th Street. “Two men entered the home and the noise alerted the homeowner, who thought it was her husband coming home,” police say. “When she went to investigate, one of the two suspects reportedly…
Man shot in early morning armed robbery at Waters and 51st
Detectives are investigating a shooting near East 51st and Waters Avenue, that left Bernie Edwards, 30, with non-life threatening injuries just before 5:30 a.m. on April 26. “Metro responded to the 1100 block of East 51st Street, where Edwards called for help after being shot. Edwards was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for care,”…
Review: Green Room
Unsettling and exciting, a violent thriller that finds writer-director Jeremy Saulnier (whose previous picture, Blue Ruin, earned critical hosannas two years ago) milking the claustrophobic setting for maximum impact.
Reader: ‘Inconceivable’ that hotel garage dependent on public funds
“The four-year personal guarantee from the developer will cover only $750,000 or 2% of the bond, then the burden is shifted to the City of Savannah.”
