In April, Savannah Country Day Head of School Kef Wilson announced the hiring of James Franklin as the school’s next Director of Athletics and Physical Education. His hiring meant Franklin […]
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Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley named finalist for job in Texas
Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley is a finalist for the Chief of Police position in Beaumont, Texas, according to an official City of Beaumont press release from June 28. […]
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Most Wanted List of Savannah criminals soon to be released, mayor says
In response to questions about weekend gun violence involving a shooter with previous felony criminal convictions, Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson said Tuesday that his office will begin identifying, by name, […]
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GBI investigating officer involved shooting Sunday night in Savannah
At the request of the Savannah Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The incident happened near the entrance of Home Depot […]
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Savannah City Council passes resolution to remove MLK Jr. Arena, renovate Johnny Mercer Theatre at Civic Center site
A vote that was years in the making turned out to be a lopsided one on Thursday, June 27 at Savannah City Council. The Savannah Civic Center contains the Johnny […]
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Search Committee of 12 tasked with finding Savannah State’s next president
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) announced on June 13 the names of members who will serve on the Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee. […]
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Tybee City Manager job will be filled by one of these three finalists
The three finalists for Tybee’s City Manager job are Michelle Owens, Bret Bell and Drew Willison. Employment applications for each of the candidates were obtained by Connect Savannah through requests […]
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Dr. Denise Watts reflects on personal growth in first year as SCCPSS Superintendent
After one year on the job, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Superintendent Dr. Denise Watts took time on Wednesday, June 26 to reflect on lessons learned, personal growth, and more. […]
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What Savannah Mayor would ask Biden, Trump if he were moderating Thursday’s CNN Presidential Debate
Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson met with local media as he does nearly every week on Tuesday, June 25 at City Hall on Bay Street. After addressing several local issues of […]
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Leadership changes on July 1 mean start of new era for GHSA
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) will be under new leadership beginning next week. Retiring Executive Director Dr. Robin Hines is giving way to Dr. Timothy David Scott, who is […]
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Future of Civic Center site likely decided by Savannah City Council this week
The Savannah City Council has not met since May 23. When the council reconvenes on Thursday, June 27 for its regularly scheduled 2 p.m. meeting, the list of issues to […]
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Tybee City Manager search close to wrapping, three finalists to be interviewed next week
Tybee Island will soon have a full time City Manager as the City’s search is now down to three finalists who will each be virtually interviewed by City Council members […]