Despite the City of Savannah’s moratorium of city event permits, anticipation still arises for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Mayor Van Johnson discussed the city’s plans to implement any further restrictions on business operations for the upcoming holiday.
Brandy Simpkins
Brandy Simpkins is a born and raised Savannahian and an alumna of Savannah Savannah State University where she received her B.A. in English Language & Literature. Simpkins enjoys writing more than anything else in the world. She is a curious journalist, an astute essayist, and captivating spoken-word artist. She uses her writing abilities to turn her engagement in the community into the stories that allow people to Connect with one another. When Simpkins is not writing, she enjoys spending time in nature, reading, trying new restaurants around town, and traveling.
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Seeking community through culture, coffee
The Culturist Union is a private membership hub and digital platform centered on the social, professional, and economic empowerment of professionals, entrepreneurs and creators. Originally from Pontiac, Michigan, Elbi Elm […]
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New Savannah African Art Museum exhibit sheds light on various roles of hair
The new exhibition, ROOTS: Hair-Culture-History, Exploring the Hair & Cultures of West & Central Africa, will be on display until the end of January 2022, giving Savannahians plenty of time to discover how hair is engaged within different cultures. The exhibit aims to honor and explore the hair, culture, and history of West and Central Africa.
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Savannah council votes to reboot search for long-term city manager
Just months after Savannah’s City Council tapped retired City Manager Michael Brown to resume his former role on an interim basis, a new search for a permanent city manager is officially underway.
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Shamrocks in Savannah
Plant Riverside District will host its first annual Shamrocks and Shenanigans Festival from March 12 through March 17.
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Road to Resilience: An interview with Savannah native Teia Acker
The celebration of Black history is not just a February-long observance − it is the celebration of Black lives from the past, future, and present. Savannah native Teia Acker is […]
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Vote to rebuild Savannah pathway boosts Tide to Town network plans
A recent vote by Savannah’s City Council to rebuild the Police Memorial Trail will provide another segment to Chatham County’s Tide to Town trail-network system, which aims to connect diverse […]
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A revealing tour provides insight to sites of Savannah’s Black history
Authentic Savannah grey-brick buildings, centuries-old oaks, and implanted Georgia Historical Society markers adorn trails that highlight varied tales of Savannah’s extensive history. This month, the Massie Heritage Center partnered with […]
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Creamy Leopold’s confections await winners of local creative-writing challenge
Savannah-area schoolkids who enter a creative-writing challenge can win ice-cream feasts thanks to the Live Oak library system teaming up with a classic local confectionery once again. Savannah’s famed Leopold’s […]
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Savannah bans pedestrians from roadway medians and soliciting from vehicles
Savannah’s City Council adopted an ordinance on Feb. 12 prohibiting pedestrians from obstructing the flow of traffic by soliciting from vehicles while standing in roadway medians. The traffic-ordinance amendment bans […]
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Job fair aims to employ locals to work on Savannah Arena project
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson is urging Savannahians to attend a job fair on Saturday, Feb. 13, for employment opportunities at the Savannah Arena construction site. At his weekly press conference […]
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Savannah’s Beach Institute celebrates Black History Month with ‘#BLM’ exhibit
The cultivation of art is a way to hold a meaningful conversation without even speaking. For Black History Month, the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation’s Beach Institute and the Savannah-Chatham County Public […]