There’s no mistaking Atsushi Yamada when he arrives on the scene. White surfboards ride the winds atop a bright orange VW bus bearing the license plate, Go Sushi. At the […]
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BEST LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Benson-Jaja, better known as Somi
Sometimes, the stories that define us take time to unfold. Someari Benson-Jaja knows that all too well. Benson-Jaja grew up with a camera in his hand, yet never thought he’d […]
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BEST LOCAL INFLUENCER AND BEST NURSE: Richard Azucenas Rabara, BSN
Being the best is bittersweet for Richard Azucenas Rabara. Honored as he is to snag top honors in the nursing and local influencer categories, Rabara wishes his parents were alive […]
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MARITIME MAVEN: Molly Taylor sails Ships of the Sea in new direction
When Molly Taylor took the helm as executive director of Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, she didn’t just make a commitment to a collection that highlights 300 years of […]
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Midwest transplant thrives thanks to the Garden Club of Savannah
Being a transplant isn’t easy. New places, new faces, new customs, new rules. But being a member of the Garden Club of Savannah boosts the likelihood of success, whether the […]
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INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Ella Shaffer
For most of her life, 17-year-old Ella Shaffer has been surrounded by leaders who inspired, mentored and motivated her. Now, she’s joining their ranks. On May 8, Shaffer, a Savannah […]
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New Pooler mayor to bring service legacy to city
Much will change when Karen Williams is sworn in as the city of Pooler’s new mayor this month. But one thing won’t: her servant heart. As Williams moves from her […]
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INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Shannon Bates
Shannon Bates remembers the absence as much as the anger. The recently appointed executive director of Savannah’s SAFE Shelter was just 4-years-old when she realized her mother was being abused. […]