Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, which means now is the time to book your reservation for a romantic dinner for two. Several Savannah restaurants are […]
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Savannah Convention Center ready to lead
In recent years, Savannah has been beaming amidst a massive economic boom. The Hyundai Plant announcement and Gulfstream’s expansion are just two examples of the billions of dollars that are […]
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FEBRUARY: Celebrate Black History Month
“Portraits of West Africa”—Revival of a National Exhibition In the summer of 1976, Seymour Hofstetter, along with 20 other northern Ohio teachers selected by the American Forum for International Study, participated […]
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Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Chatham Day
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Chatham Day, a two-day event featuring a legislative oyster roast and listening sessions with state and regional leaders on Jan. 30 and 31 […]
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SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY: Enjoy free access to local museums and historic sites
This year, the state of Georgia is celebrating its 290th birthday and in honor of this momentous anniversary, the Georgia History Festival is hosting a series of events throughout the […]
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ELEVATION THROUGH EDUCATION: Remembering and revering the life of Susie King Taylor
Trailblazing teacher, dedicated nurse and Civil War veteran, Susie King Taylor is a remarkable figure in both local and national history. Born into slavery in Liberty County in 1848, Taylor […]
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SPORTS NOTES: Rick Bennett ‘understands’ why Ghost Pirates fired him, plus high school transfer news
Rick Bennett became the first coach of the Savannah Ghost Pirates in the spring of 2022. On Thursday, midway through his second season leading the ECHL team, the club announced […]
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Coach, chaplain and more, Antwain Turner answers calling to help youth as Bethesda Academy’s ‘go-to guy’
Antwain Turner’s tenure at Bethesda Academy could have ended nearly as soon as it began more than 21 years ago. A few months into his first role supervising boys residing […]
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Connect Savannah names new publisher
An accomplished veteran with over 33 years of news media and marketing experience has been named as the new publisher of Connect Savannah. Rufus Friday will join the Connect Savannah […]
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Connect Savannah names new director of events and community
Erica Baskin has been named Director of Events and Community for Connect Savannah, a new position created as part of the local media company’s ongoing expansion and evolution. Baskin has […]
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Connect Savannah News & Notes
There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our periodic News & Notes. Upcoming Events Savannah Cultural Arts […]
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HUD secretary presents Savannah leaders $4 million check to aid in homelessness
Marcia L. Fudge, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), joined Mayor Van Johnson on Monday in Savannah to announce a nationwide spending program aimed at […]