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REPORT: Tourism to Fort Pulaski National Monument creates $34 million in economic benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 471,077 visitors to Fort Pulaski National Monument in 2022 spent $34,286,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 429 jobs […]
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City’s Summer aquatic programs running through August
As originally announced in April, the City of Savannah Recreation and Leisure Services Department has extended its summer aquatic programs through August this year. Most of the programs offered by […]
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KEEP COOL: City and partners providing spaces to stay cool during periods of excessive heat
With heat index values predicted to exceed 110 degrees, the City of Savannah and partner agencies are making facilities available to help residents stay cool. This is the fifth day of […]
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UPDATE: Lake Mayer Community Park now open after being closed for cleaning after storms, festival
UPDATE: As of 11:30 a.m., Lake Mayer Community Park is now open. According to a release sent by Chatham County Parks and Recreation, Lake Mayer Community Park will be closed […]
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PHOTOS: Classic City Collective presents ‘ATHANNAH’, featuring Corey Smith
Classic City Collective hosted the second annual Athannah event on Thursday, July 20th, at Victory North in Savannah. Country music star Corey Smith performed, and attendees had the opportunity to […]
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PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Movie inspires local Barbie-themed festivities, fashion and fun
The long-awaited and lauded Barbie movie hits theaters this Friday, July 21, and the country has gone bananas for Barbie in eager anticipation. The dynamic doll is getting her shine […]
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Local rapper and basketball star, Flau’jae Johnson, to host back to school festival
On Sunday, July 30, Savannah native Flau’jae Johnson will host a back-to-school festival at Lake Mayer Park from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Families can pick up free back-to-school […]
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Savannah named Fourth Best US City by Travel + Leisure
Global travel media brand Travel + Leisure recently announced their 2023 World’s Best Awards, and Savannah received several accolades for its signature Southern charm and haunting hospitality. Each year, T+L […]
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Suspect who drove Humvee into 3rd ID headquarters building identified, booked
The driver in Monday's incident at Fort Stewart has been identified and booked at the Liberty County jail. Treamon D. Lacy, 39, is charged with theft of government property and […]
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HURRICANE CHUCK: Watson, ENKI Research still bringing the same smarts (and snark) to public seeking storm info
Savannah’s Chuck Watson has thoughts on hurricane season. Unlike most, he has the knowledge and information to back it up. The 60-year-old Benedictine graduate is no stranger to the media, […]