Saturday, October 18, 2014
Detectives are investigating the shooting of two men Thursday night.
Islands Precinct officers patrolling on Waters Avenue investigated shots fired in the area of E. 36th and Live Oak streets about 10:28 p.m. "They were advised that a male had been seen with a wound on a porch on the 1200 block of N.E. 36th, but were unable to locate him," a police department spokesman says.
Four minutes later police responded to a shooting at Mississippi and Ohio avenues to find two vehicles with multiple bullet holes abandoned in the street.
Officers quickly spotted a male in his early 20s attempting to hide a handgun in a nearby McDonald’s restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue and took him into custody. About the same time, two other males in their early 20s arrived at a hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds.
Detectives are trying to determine where each of the men was injured. They arrested one of the victims on an entering auto warrant from an area law enforcement agency.
Names of all those involved have been withheld during the investigation.
While officers were on scene at the first incident, they heard gunshots again and found a vehicle with bullet holes at Waters Avenue and East 35th Street. No one with injuries was located.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Islands Precinct officers patrolling on Waters Avenue investigated shots fired in the area of E. 36th and Live Oak streets about 10:28 p.m. "They were advised that a male had been seen with a wound on a porch on the 1200 block of N.E. 36th, but were unable to locate him," a police department spokesman says.
Four minutes later police responded to a shooting at Mississippi and Ohio avenues to find two vehicles with multiple bullet holes abandoned in the street.
Officers quickly spotted a male in his early 20s attempting to hide a handgun in a nearby McDonald’s restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue and took him into custody. About the same time, two other males in their early 20s arrived at a hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds.
Detectives are trying to determine where each of the men was injured. They arrested one of the victims on an entering auto warrant from an area law enforcement agency.
Names of all those involved have been withheld during the investigation.
While officers were on scene at the first incident, they heard gunshots again and found a vehicle with bullet holes at Waters Avenue and East 35th Street. No one with injuries was located.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are "calling on the public and the faith-based community to help quell a series of incidents in which shots have been fired, apparently in retaliation to other incidents," a department spokesman says.
The victim of shooting Wednesday at Utah Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Marion D. McClendon, 29, of Savannah died of his injuries Thursday afternoon. Three incidents were reported Thursday night in which shots were fired and at least two males received gunshot wounds. One person has been taken into custody. Several people in at least one house received superficial injuries from debris from the impact of the bullets.
“It appears that some people are taking the law into their own hands and innocent people could be caught in the process,” said Police Chief Julie Tolbert. “We are calling on the public, and religious organizations to help us stop this before that happens.”
Police have identified some subjects who seem to be targets of the violence and are trying to find them to get them off the streets.
Anyone with information is asked to call a confidential Tip Line directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Callers can also call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters to Crimestoppers remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
The victim of shooting Wednesday at Utah Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Marion D. McClendon, 29, of Savannah died of his injuries Thursday afternoon. Three incidents were reported Thursday night in which shots were fired and at least two males received gunshot wounds. One person has been taken into custody. Several people in at least one house received superficial injuries from debris from the impact of the bullets.
“It appears that some people are taking the law into their own hands and innocent people could be caught in the process,” said Police Chief Julie Tolbert. “We are calling on the public, and religious organizations to help us stop this before that happens.”
Police have identified some subjects who seem to be targets of the violence and are trying to find them to get them off the streets.
Anyone with information is asked to call a confidential Tip Line directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Callers can also call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters to Crimestoppers remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Friday, October 17, 2014
The Creative Coast, working with MusicFile Productions, announces its entertainment lineup for Geekend 2014, the interactive conference bringing together geeks, designers, coders, artists, technologists, and forward-thinking entrepreneurs November 13 – 15.
The highlight of the weekend will be a performance by Kishi Bashi and the folk rock performer, Tall Tall Trees, on Saturday, November 15, 8:30 p.m. at the Creators’ Foundry, 415 Boundary Street. A limited number of tickets are available for $15 at Brown Paper Tickets.
Indie-pop musician Kishi Bashi blends violin, electronics and stylistic influences from multiple cultures and pop-music eras to create a unique sound that, according to critics, “brings fascinating, whimsical fantasy worlds to life.”
His first album, entitled 151a, was critically praised and earned him NPR's "Best New Artist Of The Year" in 2012. His second album, Lighght, was just recently released.
"When we first started discussing bands for Geekend 2014, there was one band at the top of our list- Kishi Bashi,” says Kayne Lanahan, Founder of MusicFile Productions. “He's the embodiment of everything Geekend stands for; taking an instrument as ancient as the violin and using technology and artistic expression to create music that is wholly new, modern, connected and insanely fun".
Tall Tall Trees, aka Mike Savino, plays a unique brand of banjo driven folk rock.
Thursday, November 13, Ross Fish, an electronic/ambient/dance/experimental musician/dj who creates a vast array of music and sound-art pieces, will be performing at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. for Geekend attendees only. Fish is a recent SCAD alumni with a BFA in Sound Design.
Friday, November 14, Jacksonville, Florida’s psych-pop outfit Sunbears! will be performing at Ampersand, 36 MLK, Jr. Blvd. for Geekend attendees only. Sunbears! will be releasing their latest album, Future Sounds, on November 11 and will be featured in the Flaming Lips-curated Sgt. Pepper’s tribute album (along side MGMT, My Morning Jacket, Phantogram and Miley Cyrus).
Registration to Geekend is $225, including access to speakers and workshops, lunches and admission to all receptions. For more information and registration, log onto www.geek-end.com.
The highlight of the weekend will be a performance by Kishi Bashi and the folk rock performer, Tall Tall Trees, on Saturday, November 15, 8:30 p.m. at the Creators’ Foundry, 415 Boundary Street. A limited number of tickets are available for $15 at Brown Paper Tickets.
Indie-pop musician Kishi Bashi blends violin, electronics and stylistic influences from multiple cultures and pop-music eras to create a unique sound that, according to critics, “brings fascinating, whimsical fantasy worlds to life.”
His first album, entitled 151a, was critically praised and earned him NPR's "Best New Artist Of The Year" in 2012. His second album, Lighght, was just recently released.
"When we first started discussing bands for Geekend 2014, there was one band at the top of our list- Kishi Bashi,” says Kayne Lanahan, Founder of MusicFile Productions. “He's the embodiment of everything Geekend stands for; taking an instrument as ancient as the violin and using technology and artistic expression to create music that is wholly new, modern, connected and insanely fun".
Tall Tall Trees, aka Mike Savino, plays a unique brand of banjo driven folk rock.
Thursday, November 13, Ross Fish, an electronic/ambient/dance/experimental musician/dj who creates a vast array of music and sound-art pieces, will be performing at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. for Geekend attendees only. Fish is a recent SCAD alumni with a BFA in Sound Design.
Friday, November 14, Jacksonville, Florida’s psych-pop outfit Sunbears! will be performing at Ampersand, 36 MLK, Jr. Blvd. for Geekend attendees only. Sunbears! will be releasing their latest album, Future Sounds, on November 11 and will be featured in the Flaming Lips-curated Sgt. Pepper’s tribute album (along side MGMT, My Morning Jacket, Phantogram and Miley Cyrus).
Registration to Geekend is $225, including access to speakers and workshops, lunches and admission to all receptions. For more information and registration, log onto www.geek-end.com.
Tags: Geekend , Kishi Bashi , Tall Tall Trees
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announces honorees for the 2014 Savannah Film Festival.
Matt Bomer and Renée Zellweger will receive Spotlight Awards; Asa Butterfield and Analeigh Tipton will receive Rising Star Awards; and Gena Rowlands will receive th e Lifetime Achievement Award. The festival runs from Saturday, Oct. 25 to Saturday, Nov. 1.
Matt Bomer will receive the Spotlight Award on Sunday, Oct. 26. He’ll also participate in a Q&A following the screenings of “The Normal Heart,” along with Len Amato and the documentary “HUNTED.”
Asa Butterfield will receive the Rising Star Award on Saturday, Oct. 25 prior to the opening night screening of “5 to 7.”
Gena Rowlands will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, Oct. 30. She’ll also participate in a Q&A following the screenings of “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” and “The Notebook” along with the film’s director and her son Nick Cassavetes.
Analeigh Tipton will receive the Rising Star Award on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Renée Zellweger will receive the Spotlight award on Monday, Oct. 27. Renée Zellweger earned the Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actress in Anthony Minghella’s “Cold Mountain.”
Tickets and passes are available for purchase online at www.savannahboxoffice.com, by telephone at 912-525-5050 or in person at the Trustees Theater, at 216 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia. Other info at http://savannahfilmfestival.com/
Matt Bomer and Renée Zellweger will receive Spotlight Awards; Asa Butterfield and Analeigh Tipton will receive Rising Star Awards; and Gena Rowlands will receive th e Lifetime Achievement Award. The festival runs from Saturday, Oct. 25 to Saturday, Nov. 1.
Matt Bomer will receive the Spotlight Award on Sunday, Oct. 26. He’ll also participate in a Q&A following the screenings of “The Normal Heart,” along with Len Amato and the documentary “HUNTED.”
Asa Butterfield will receive the Rising Star Award on Saturday, Oct. 25 prior to the opening night screening of “5 to 7.”
Gena Rowlands will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, Oct. 30. She’ll also participate in a Q&A following the screenings of “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” and “The Notebook” along with the film’s director and her son Nick Cassavetes.
Analeigh Tipton will receive the Rising Star Award on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Renée Zellweger will receive the Spotlight award on Monday, Oct. 27. Renée Zellweger earned the Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actress in Anthony Minghella’s “Cold Mountain.”
Tickets and passes are available for purchase online at www.savannahboxoffice.com, by telephone at 912-525-5050 or in person at the Trustees Theater, at 216 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia. Other info at http://savannahfilmfestival.com/
Savannah City Manager Stephanie Cutter today announced the selection of Joseph “Jack” Lumpkin as the next Chief of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department.
He is scheduled to begin November 9.
“Chief Lumpkin brings proven leadership that exhibits standards of excellence in policing and qualities that will serve all citizens of Savannah and Chatham County with the utmost respect while helping to ensure that our streets are safe,” City Manager Stephanie Cutter said.
The announcement comes as the City and County continue to be at loggerheads on a tentative agreement on a new SCMPD Intergovernmental Agreement which will directly impact the future of the combined City/County police department, merged since 2005.
"In light of the upcoming negotiations regarding the SCMPD Intergovernmental Agreement, I feel satisfied that Chief Lumpkin will work towards the best interest of both the City and the County," County Manager Lee Smith said. "It is the intent of Chatham County to supply the best police services possible in the unincorporated areas of the county while supporting the overall efforts of the police chief to re-establish the trust and faith of the citizens and businesses of our community.”
Chief Lumpkin brings 43 years of law enforcement experience to the position, including 17 years as Chief of Athens-Clarke County, where he has developed a reputation as one of the top law enforcement professionals in the Southeast. He holds a master’s degree in public administration, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
The City says Lumpkin "has used a community oriented policing approach in Athens-Clarke County (pop. 116,714) to drive down Part 1 crime more than 40 percent during his tenure in a county with one of the highest poverty rates in the nation."
Acting Chief Juliette Tolbert, who did not apply for the position, has agreed to stay on during this period of transition.
“We would like to thank Chief Tolbert for her commitment, tireless efforts and extremely strong leadership over the past year,” Smith and Cutter said.
He is scheduled to begin November 9.
“Chief Lumpkin brings proven leadership that exhibits standards of excellence in policing and qualities that will serve all citizens of Savannah and Chatham County with the utmost respect while helping to ensure that our streets are safe,” City Manager Stephanie Cutter said.
The announcement comes as the City and County continue to be at loggerheads on a tentative agreement on a new SCMPD Intergovernmental Agreement which will directly impact the future of the combined City/County police department, merged since 2005.
"In light of the upcoming negotiations regarding the SCMPD Intergovernmental Agreement, I feel satisfied that Chief Lumpkin will work towards the best interest of both the City and the County," County Manager Lee Smith said. "It is the intent of Chatham County to supply the best police services possible in the unincorporated areas of the county while supporting the overall efforts of the police chief to re-establish the trust and faith of the citizens and businesses of our community.”
Chief Lumpkin brings 43 years of law enforcement experience to the position, including 17 years as Chief of Athens-Clarke County, where he has developed a reputation as one of the top law enforcement professionals in the Southeast. He holds a master’s degree in public administration, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
The City says Lumpkin "has used a community oriented policing approach in Athens-Clarke County (pop. 116,714) to drive down Part 1 crime more than 40 percent during his tenure in a county with one of the highest poverty rates in the nation."
Acting Chief Juliette Tolbert, who did not apply for the position, has agreed to stay on during this period of transition.
“We would like to thank Chief Tolbert for her commitment, tireless efforts and extremely strong leadership over the past year,” Smith and Cutter said.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will speak at the NAACP State Conference in Savannah Friday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m., at Savannah State University. Carter will speak about her grandson, Jason Carter, who is running for governor.
Police have filed multiple charges against a Pooler man who led five agencies on a 50-minute automobile pursuit after a car-jacking robbery Thursday night.
Jordan Christopher Oneal, 21, was charged with armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle and fleeing to elude police officers. He also has been charged with agg ravated assault, failure to maintain lane, failure to obey traffic control devices, attempting to elude a police officer for a felony offense, no permit, reckless driving and speeding.
He was pursued by SCMPD, Port Wentworth, Garden City, Pooler and Georgia State Patrol officers at speeds more than 100 miles per hour before he abandoned a stolen vehicle in a Pooler neighborhood, climbed a fence into an apartment complex and was taken into custody by waiting Metro officers.
Patrol officers had responded to an apartment complex on the 100 block of Benton Boulevard near Pooler about 9:30 where a resident reported he had been robbed of the keys to his white 2013 Jeep Patriot at gunpoint.
The Jeep passed another officer on Interstate 95 and led officers from the five agencies through Savannah’s south side, out Chatham Parkway and back to the Pooler area.
Police Chief Julie Tolbert commended the efforts of the five agencies for the precise handling of the pursuit that ended with no injuries and no property damage.
“This was a testament to the various officers and their intense and consistent training,” she said. “It allowed officers from various department who rarely if ever have opportunities to train together to respond in unison to safely address the issue. My compliments go out to every officer involved.”
Jordan Christopher Oneal, 21, was charged with armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle and fleeing to elude police officers. He also has been charged with agg ravated assault, failure to maintain lane, failure to obey traffic control devices, attempting to elude a police officer for a felony offense, no permit, reckless driving and speeding.
He was pursued by SCMPD, Port Wentworth, Garden City, Pooler and Georgia State Patrol officers at speeds more than 100 miles per hour before he abandoned a stolen vehicle in a Pooler neighborhood, climbed a fence into an apartment complex and was taken into custody by waiting Metro officers.
Patrol officers had responded to an apartment complex on the 100 block of Benton Boulevard near Pooler about 9:30 where a resident reported he had been robbed of the keys to his white 2013 Jeep Patriot at gunpoint.
The Jeep passed another officer on Interstate 95 and led officers from the five agencies through Savannah’s south side, out Chatham Parkway and back to the Pooler area.
Police Chief Julie Tolbert commended the efforts of the five agencies for the precise handling of the pursuit that ended with no injuries and no property damage.
“This was a testament to the various officers and their intense and consistent training,” she said. “It allowed officers from various department who rarely if ever have opportunities to train together to respond in unison to safely address the issue. My compliments go out to every officer involved.”
Johnny Lee Ellis, 23, of Yamacraw Village, was arrested by a Metro canine officer when he tried to flee by climbing a chain link fence on the 600 block of Bolton Lane about 11 a.m. He was treated for a dog bite after K-9 Faust pulled him from the fence by his ankle.
Ellis was charged with burglary for the incident and an outstanding burglary warrant from the Central Precinct in July. He has been charged with parole violations in February and again in May of this year.
Downtown Precinct Patrol officers had surrounded the house on the 600 block of East Gwinnet Street where two televisions and a chainsaw had been removed. Ellis exited the house, saw a uniformed officer and fled on foot.
Earlier this week, Fred and Dinah Gretsch, president and CFO of the Savannah-based Gretsch Company, were honored as recipients of the third annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities.
Presented by the Office Of The Governor in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and the Georgia Humanities Council, the award recognized the Gretsches "for their significant contributions to Georgia’s civic and cultural vitality through service to the humanities or excellence in the arts."
Georgia governor Nathan Deal said, “Georgia’s arts and humanities sectors propel our state forward by improving quality of life for the citizens and businesses of our state. The individuals and organizations honored here today are committed to growing and sustaining Georgia’s vibrant culture and history, and I am grateful for their significant contributions to our state.”
Dinah Gretsch says, “We are very humbled, and grateful that we are able to do this for the music industry.” Fred Gretsch adds, “It was a special pleasure to meet with first lady Sandra Deal. She has visited schools in every county in Georgia promoting education—and Georgia has the most counties of any state in the union. In keeping with our personal goal of ‘enriching lives through participation in music,’ we'd love to see Georgia step forward as the most musical state in the USA!”
Following the ceremony, a reception for award recipients and their guests was held in the Capital rotunda. Entertainment was provided by Gretsch guitar artist Walt Richards.
Presented by the Office Of The Governor in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and the Georgia Humanities Council, the award recognized the Gretsches "for their significant contributions to Georgia’s civic and cultural vitality through service to the humanities or excellence in the arts."
Georgia governor Nathan Deal said, “Georgia’s arts and humanities sectors propel our state forward by improving quality of life for the citizens and businesses of our state. The individuals and organizations honored here today are committed to growing and sustaining Georgia’s vibrant culture and history, and I am grateful for their significant contributions to our state.”
Dinah Gretsch says, “We are very humbled, and grateful that we are able to do this for the music industry.” Fred Gretsch adds, “It was a special pleasure to meet with first lady Sandra Deal. She has visited schools in every county in Georgia promoting education—and Georgia has the most counties of any state in the union. In keeping with our personal goal of ‘enriching lives through participation in music,’ we'd love to see Georgia step forward as the most musical state in the USA!”
Following the ceremony, a reception for award recipients and their guests was held in the Capital rotunda. Entertainment was provided by Gretsch guitar artist Walt Richards.
A Savannah Country Day School teacher’s vision of creating an outdoor classroom for teaching wetland biodiversity has earned a $1,000 Teaching Conservation grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
The agency recently announced William “Bill” Eswine, science specialist at Savannah Country Day School, as the recipient of the grant given annually to a third- through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in Georgia who demonstrates exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences.
The grant is made possible with funding from The Environmental Resources Network, or TERN, friends group of the DNR’s Nongame Conservation Section. The section, part of the Wildlife Resources Division, conducts the contest and reviews proposals.
Eswine was selected for his “Bog Diversity – an Outdoor Classroom” proposal, which outlines a plan for transforming a large drainage ditch on the school campus into a bog habitat with bridge access. Eswine says the bog site, although man-made, will allow students to observe and study wildlife that is unique to that type of water environment and learn about a significant, yet often-overlooked natural habitat.
“Most people see (the ditch) as an ugly site and would fill it in, but it really is a unique habitat and we wanted to highlight that for our kids,” said Eswine. “They’re the stewards of the future and we want them to look at things appropriately.”
According to Linda May, environmental outreach coordinator for the Nongame Conservation Section, Eswine’s project will help kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Savannah Country Day investigate nongame wildlife, while encouraging them in the wise use of natural resources.
“We are thrilled to support an exceptional science teacher like Mr. Eswine as he shares Georgia’s diverse natural habitats with his students,” May said.
Through education, research and management, the Nongame Conservation Section works to safeguard and restore Georgia’s diversity of nongame wildlife (animals not legally fished for or hunted), rare plants and natural habitats, while also striving to increase public enjoyment of the outdoors. The agency receives no state appropriations for its nongame work, depending instead on grants, direct donations and fundraisers such as sales and renewals of the state’s eagle and hummingbird license plates.
The agency recently announced William “Bill” Eswine, science specialist at Savannah Country Day School, as the recipient of the grant given annually to a third- through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in Georgia who demonstrates exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences.
The grant is made possible with funding from The Environmental Resources Network, or TERN, friends group of the DNR’s Nongame Conservation Section. The section, part of the Wildlife Resources Division, conducts the contest and reviews proposals.
Eswine was selected for his “Bog Diversity – an Outdoor Classroom” proposal, which outlines a plan for transforming a large drainage ditch on the school campus into a bog habitat with bridge access. Eswine says the bog site, although man-made, will allow students to observe and study wildlife that is unique to that type of water environment and learn about a significant, yet often-overlooked natural habitat.
“Most people see (the ditch) as an ugly site and would fill it in, but it really is a unique habitat and we wanted to highlight that for our kids,” said Eswine. “They’re the stewards of the future and we want them to look at things appropriately.”
According to Linda May, environmental outreach coordinator for the Nongame Conservation Section, Eswine’s project will help kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Savannah Country Day investigate nongame wildlife, while encouraging them in the wise use of natural resources.
“We are thrilled to support an exceptional science teacher like Mr. Eswine as he shares Georgia’s diverse natural habitats with his students,” May said.
Through education, research and management, the Nongame Conservation Section works to safeguard and restore Georgia’s diversity of nongame wildlife (animals not legally fished for or hunted), rare plants and natural habitats, while also striving to increase public enjoyment of the outdoors. The agency receives no state appropriations for its nongame work, depending instead on grants, direct donations and fundraisers such as sales and renewals of the state’s eagle and hummingbird license plates.
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